Bright Star Lettings
How to Prep a Rental Property for Market (Without Overspending) Preparing your rental property for new tenants can be an exciting time. Whether you’ve just purchased an investment property or your previous tenants have moved on, it’s tempting to dive straight into decorating, replacing kitchens or planning a full refurbishment. But here’s the good news,…
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Why Setting the Right Asking Rent Matters More Than Ever Setting the right asking rent has always been an important part of letting a property, but the decision carries even more weight under the rules introduced on 1 May 2026. Landlords and letting agents must now include a specific rent in written advertising. They cannot…
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Three Months After the Renters’ Rights Act: A Practical Check-In for Landlords The Renters’ Rights Act for landlords stopped being a future concern on 1 May 2026. Its first major changes are now part of day-to-day property management in England, affecting tenancy structures, rent increases, advertising, pets and possession. During the initial changeover, many landlords…
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6 Challenges Older Landlords Face in Today’s Rental Market For many landlords, property investment has provided a reliable source of income and long-term financial security for years. However, the rental market of today looks very different from the one many landlords first entered. Regulations are changing more frequently, tenant expectations are evolving, and keeping up…
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