Lettings

Brions Estate Agents offers expert support for landlords across every stage of letting. From legal compliance to maintenance and tenant care, we help you stay ahead of issues and protect your property’s long-term value.

Letting out property can be a great way to generate income, but it comes with legal responsibilities that shouldn’t be overlooked. Whether you’re a seasoned landlord or just starting out, staying compliant with the latest rules is key to protecting both your investment and your tenants. In this article, we break down the key legal obligations every landlord in England needs to be aware of from safety checks to tenancy agreements helping you stay on the right side of the law.

Younger Millennials (born between 1991 and 1996) and those in Generation Z (1997-2012) still see a future in property investment. That was the surprising finding of a new survey of 2,000 UK adults conducted by Opinium on behalf of Market Financial Solutions.

The Renters’ Rights Bill has taken another step towards becoming law. With no major amendments expected, it’s now that tenants should take notice of the Bill’s contents.

When you become a renter, you’re expected to behave in a ‘tenant like manner’ and that extends to outside spaces as much as inside the home. If in any doubt as to what that means, you can refer to your tenancy agreement. It should list the specific garden jobs you’re responsible for, and what your landlord should maintain. If there’s scant detail, contact us and we can obtain written clarification for you.

You may have heard people talk about second-charge mortgages and wondered what they are. If you’re a landlord, they can be a beneficial way of accessing a lump sum of money. Here’s our Q&A guide to second-charge mortgages for owners of buy-to-let properties.

The Renters’ Rights Bill is Labour’s push to reform the private rental sector and the proposals are expected to pass into law this year. In fact, if progress keeps up its current pace, we could see new legislation introduced as early as April 2025.