How to Choose a Property Management Company in London: 12 Questions to Ask Before You Sign
Back to Main Property News Page UK Property Market / Manchester Most landlords choose a managing agent on two things: the percentage quoted and the star rating. Neither tells you what actually matters. A fee tells you what you pay, not what you receive. A review describes someone else’s tenancy, not your contract. Neither reveals […]
West London & Prime Rentals: What Full Property Management Should Cover in 2026
Back to Main Property News Page UK Property Market / Manchester West London’s prime rental market entered 2026 in a state of measured recovery, and for landlords that makes the standard of management more important than ever. In May 2026, average rents reached £2,294 across London, £3,591 in Kensington and Chelsea, and £2,770 in Hammersmith […]
Awaab’s Law: 5 Essential Maintenance Checks for London Landlords
Back to Main Property News Page UK Property Market / Manchester Awaab’s Law: 5 Essential Maintenance Checks for London Landlords The regulatory landscape for London’s private rented sector is shifting quickly, and property standards have never been under greater scrutiny. Following the implementation of core provisions under the Renters’ Rights Act earlier this spring, including […]
Beating the 2026 Cooling Market
Back to Main Property News Page UK Property Market / Manchester The London rental market in 2026 is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. After several years of aggressive, double-digit rental growth, the frantic pace has settled into a much more complex and balanced rhythm. Across the capital, greater inventory has handed tenants more negotiating […]
Why ‘Cheap’ Letting Agents Are Costing Landlords Thousands
Back to Main Property News Page UK Property Market / Manchester In a market where landlords are increasingly focused on maximising returns, low-cost letting agents can appear to offer an easy win. Reduced management fees and simplified service packages are often positioned as efficient, modern solutions. However, the reality in 2026 is more nuanced. As […]
Pet Requests in Rental Properties: A Landlord’s Guide 2026
Back to Main Property News Page UK Property Market / Manchester The conversation around pets in rental properties has changed significantly. What was once a straightforward “no pets” policy is now a more nuanced and regulated — area of property management. In 2026, landlords are not being forced to accept pets. However, they are being […]
Rolling Tenancies vs. Cashflow 2026
Back to Main Property News Page UK Property Market / Manchester For decades, the “Fixed-Term” contract was the bedrock of rental income security in London. It gave landlords a guaranteed 12-month horizon and tenants a sense of place. But on May 1st, 2026, that bedrock is being removed. Under the Renters’ Rights Act 2026, fixed […]
Market Insights Renter Rights Act 2026 Compliance London
Back to Main Property News Page UK Property Market / Manchester The Definitive Guide to the Renters’ Rights Act 2026: What Landlords Need to Know Before May 1st The countdown is on. On May 1st, 2026, the private rented sector in London will undergo its most significant transformation in over 30 years. For landlords […]
Section 21 Ban in London: What Happens Next?
Back to Main Property News Page UK Property Market / Manchester The long-anticipated end of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions in England is on the horizon, with big implications for landlords, letting agents and investors right across London. This change forms part of the landmark Renters’ Rights Act, which completes a major overhaul of the private […]
Does Your Property Have the Right Licence?
Back to Main Property News Page UK Property Market / Manchester Does Your Property Have the Right Licence? If you’re renting out a property in London, there’s one question you really can’t afford to gloss over: do you actually have the right licence? It’s a common (and costly) assumption that licensing only applies to large […]