here’s nothing quite like adding your own personal touches to make a house feel like home. Whether it’s hanging your favourite pictures, adding a splash of colour to the walls or putting up some shelves, it’s natural to want to personalise the space you live in. But if you’re renting your home, what changes can you actually make — and when do you need to ask your landlord for...
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 (formerly known as the Renters' Rights Bill) received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025 and is set to transform the private rental sector in England. Major changes kick in from 1 May 2026, with phased implementation following. As we head into 2026, landlords in Devon face a new landscape of greater tenant security, stricter compliance requirements, and the need for robust...
When you’re interested in renting your property in the UK, there are a number of things to think about. But with the help of a letting agent, the process can be much more straightforward and hassle-free. A letting agent can provide a number of services that can make renting your property a smoother process. They can help with finding the right tenant, drawing up the tenancy agreement, and collecting...
Back in 2020 a community survey was carried out at Filham Park and almost a thousand local people took part. The park is owned and managed by Ivybridge Town Council and the masterplan will be put in place over two phases. Funding has been secured administered by South Hams District Council from the Lucerne Fields development which will improve sports and recreation facilities in the area. The phase...
There is certainly a lot for landlords to consider when the time comes to let out a property. Even if you have gone through the often agonising process with other properties in the past, it never gets any easier to do it right - especially if you're going it alone. From time management to organising finances, finding tenants to fixing boilers, as a property portfolio grows so do the...
What makes a good buy to let property? Here are a few things to consider when you are looking for a property. Location, location, location: It is all-important when you are considering the type of tenant you want. People want a quiet spot, near to the shops or schools with good transport links. Then you’ve got to consider your potential property’s location with regards the local rental market....
Before any property can be advertised for sale of to rent, you will need an EPC or Energy Performance Certificate. You need this regardless of if you are letting/selling through an agent or if you are putting a card in a shop window or an ad on social media. Your certificate expires after 10 years and there is an online register of all properties that have one. Don’t get caught out and get fined. We can...