Landlords – How to Banish the Blue Monday Blues
Blue Monday is often described as the most miserable day of the year.
It usually falls on the third Monday in January, that’s today if you are reading this on January 19, 2026.
It’s the perfect ‘misery storm’ when dark mornings, cold weather, post-Christmas bills, and a long gap until spring all collide.
While it’s not a scientific diagnosis, the gloomy feeling behind it seems very real – especially for landlords juggling rents, repairs, regulation changes, and economic uncertainty.
The good news? A good … Continue Reading…
A Seller’s Checklist for Choosing the Right Buyer
Accepting an offer on your home is not just about the amount you’ve been offered.
The ‘best’ buyer is often the one who is best placed to see the sale through to completion.
With a significant number of property transactions falling through, asking potential buyers the right questions early can save time, stress, and disappointment later.
While buyers often come armed with questions of their own, savvy sellers and experienced agents know that a successful move requires research both ways.
Here are nine questions … Continue Reading…
New Enforcement Powers for Local Authorities: What Landlords Need to Know
From 27 December 2025, local housing authorities in England can use new powers introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 to help them investigate potential breaches of housing law in the private rented sector.
These powers can apply to private landlords and, where relevant, letting agents or others involved in letting or managing rented homes.
But what does all that mean for landlords like you?
Keep reading.
A shift towards more proactive investigations
One of the practical changes is that councils have clearer legal tools … Continue Reading…
Six Steps to Seasonal Home Selling Success
Winter is often written off as a quiet time to sell a property, but that assumption rarely holds up when you look a little closer.
For homeowners with the right approach, the colder, darker months can offer genuine opportunities, especially heading into a new year when many buyers are actively making plans.
If you are considering a move this winter, here are six practical points that can make a real difference.
Buyer motivation is often stronger
Winter buyers are usually serious. Fewer people browse … Continue Reading…
Rent Planning for Landlords in 2026
The first week of a new year is a good time to pause, take stock and think about the future.
For landlords, one of the most important questions heading into 2026 is a familiar one.
“Is the rent on my property set at the right level?”
With the Renters’ Rights Act approaching and the cost of running a buy-to-let continuing to rise, setting your rent has become more complex.
It is no longer about following the market and hoping for the best. It requires … Continue Reading…
Selling in 2026? Five Resolutions Every Smart Homeowner Should Make
The days between Christmas and New Year have a different feel. The rush has passed, diaries are quieter, and for the first time in months, there’s space to think properly.
If selling your home is on your wish list in 2026, this is the perfect time to start, not by listing, but by setting the right intentions.
Here are five New Year’s resolutions that can make all the difference.
1. Resolve to price realistically from day one
Price isn’t just a number; it’s the … Continue Reading…
End of Year Summary
As we end the year, we hope the new one will be better. The housing market certainly had a tough time being the casualty of the economy and indecision of the government.
In all my years in the business I would say 2025 was one of the toughest years we have experienced. The budget a month before Christmas created so much uncertainty and stalled the market for the whole of Autumn. Speculation was rife in the lead up which deterred activity … Continue Reading…
A Smarter Way to Run Your Rental in 2026
The start of a new year is often when landlords take stock, not in a dramatic, overhaul-everything way, but with a quieter realisation that this year (2025) frequently felt harder than it needed to be.
More rules, more surprises, more stress.
For many landlords, the goal for 2026 is to run their rentals more smoothly, not necessarily to expand, but to improve how things work from day to day.
Here are five resolutions that can genuinely make a huge difference.
1. Run your rental … Continue Reading…
The Christmas Eve Property Quiz
Fancy a little bit of fun in between last-minute shopping, elf on the shelfing and any other festive business you’re enjoying/enduring?
Here’s our festive property quiz based on our experience – No Googling please… answers at the bottom.
1. What’s the most common day of the year for property portals to see a spike in traffic?
A) 24 December
B) 25 December
C) 26 December
2. True or False: More homes are listed in January than in any other month of the year.
3. What feature tops … Continue Reading…
Why a Rental Agreement is More than Just a Contract
With Christmas around the corner, everything slows down a little.
Emails tail off, work diaries ease, and for a short while at least, the urgency of the year steps back a bit.
It’s a great time to pause, not to plan or analyse, but to remember something simple about renting.
At its heart, it’s a human relationship.
Renting in a Screen-First World
Modern lettings rely heavily on systems. Portals, emails and automated updates have made things faster and more efficient for everyone involved.
That efficiency is … Continue Reading…