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Brighton & Hove Property News
Welcome to Brighton and Hove Property News
We are a free and accessible information service for landlords and tenants.
Run by leading local independent lettings agent, Steve Chipp, of Town & Country Property Services, we strive to keep everyone up to speed with all latest developments, both regionally and nationally.
From legal updates to tips for new landlords – and advice and guidance for tenants – we provide the news as it breaks.
Latest News
Rent Guarantee Insurance – “dead money” or invaluable peace of mind?
Can you cope financially if your tenants default on their rent? With inflation running at the highest level for 40 years and the cost of living crisis deepening, these are challenging times for landlords and tenants alike. Landlords may already feel protected by their...
Seeking help at first signs of financial hardship
A Government scheme to help low-income renters struggling during the pandemic appears to be working – coupled with a proactive approach from local lettings agents. Town & Country Property Services has worked hard to develop a “human approach” for people...
Quick fix or long-term solution – exploring the pros and cons of short and longer lets
Short-term lettings are bang-on trend locally – with some declaring Brighton and Hove the Airbnb capital of the UK!
What could be better than letting out your property for a few days, pocketing the fee and then waving goodbye to your hopefully happy guests?
What makes a good letting agent?
It’s a popular question and one that is frequently asked by both new and experienced landlords.
A recent report issued by The Property Ombudsman threw up some interesting findings and identified where some agents are falling short. You can read more at Are letting agents doing a good enough job for landlords (landlordtoday.co.uk)
Making it easier to rent and keep a pet
Has the Government changed the law to give tenants an automatic right to keep pets?
The short answer may appear to be “yes” but – as always – the devil is in the detail.
High hopes for new-look mediation service as eviction ban lifts
Important news for landlords and tenants alike - the Government has revised guidelines for its new mediation service, marking the end of the ban on bailiff-enforced evictions. From June 1st, eviction notice periods - which stood at six months during much of the...