Navigating the green path in your everyday life can be both rewarding for the environment and your wallet. In this blog, we explore some cost-effective strategies to make your home more energy-efficient, helping to reduce your carbon footprint and energy bills simultaneously. Some are quick fixes and some are long term investment upgrades...

Over the past decade, a quiet crisis has been brewing in the UK – a housing shortage, particularly of new builds, It is a problem that has profound implications for the private rental sector. As the demand for housing consistently outweighs supply, the scenario paints a sombre picture of rising rental costs, declining housing standards...

Whether you’re renting for the first time, upsizing to a bigger property, downsizing to a smaller property or moving into a new area, renting gives you both flexibility and independence. There is certainly a lot to think about when searching for a new rental home so we’ve discussed some of the important issues here:

The new Renters (Reform) Bill has had its first reading in Parliament so we now have some more detail on the various clauses. Daren has recorded a video in which he looks at the primary clauses in the Bill and also offers his thoughts on how this will affect landlords, tenants and the private rental sector. You can also read his thoughts below..

Skipton Building Society is getting ready to launch a mortgage targeting those “trapped in rental cycles” and who do not have access to “the bank of mum and dad,” and so are therefore unable to save up enough for a home deposit, the first 100% mortgage offering since the 2008 financial crisis. Read on...

The Renters’ Reform Bill will result in a monumental shake-up of the private rented sector, probably the biggest in 30 years. Since initial consultations in April 2019 and the publication of its policy paper in June 2022, the proposals have still not been passed into law. So where are we now and what do the changes mean for landlords and tenants?

Since the Tenant Fee Act 2019, the legislation on deposits has become a little more complicated. In this blog, we explain everything there is to know about deposits when renting a property. We will cover holding deposits, tenancy deposits and the process of getting your deposit back at the end of a tenancy.

The last census was in 2011 and a lot has certainly changed in the last decide! So, if you live in or around Derby, whether you a tenant, homeowner or landlord, read the article here to find out some fascinating information with insights from the 2021 Census. It could help you with those important property decisions...

Is Buy-to-Let still a safe bet when it comes to investing in property around Derby? With legislation and taxation on the rise, things have got a lot harder for local landlords over the last 5 years. Or, could this be the next golden age for landlords in the local property market? If you are a local landlord, read this article to find out...

2023 may be a year of anxiety for many people, including landlords and tenants. Mutual respect will help both parties understand the stress that each are going through as they try to adhere to the tenancy agreement they have entered into. The flip side is disagreement, suspicion, and frustration which will result in a detrimental relationship.

Navigating the complex world of property management, landlords must ensure they're fully compliant with the law. This blog delves into key legal requirements and offers guidance to help landlords stay informed and avoid costly mistakes. Do you know basic tenancy law? Are you up to date with recent changes in lettings legislation?

In 1975, Margaret Thatcher asserted her conviction in a ‘property-owning democracy’. Throughout the 1980s homeownership exploded and continued to grow for several decades thereafter. What has happened to that dream nearly 50 years later? The housing data for Derby has just been released from the 2021 Census and it makes interesting reading...