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Keeping cool
Just because temperatures are climbing outside doesn’t mean your home has to feel like an oven.
British summers are famously unpredictable. One day brings grey skies and drizzle, the next a heatwave that leaves homes feeling stuffy long after the sun has gone down. If you live in a top-floor flat or a property with large south-facing windows, you’ll know just how quickly indoor temperatures can rise.
The good news? You don’t need air conditioning to stay comfortable. A few smart habits and small adjustments can make a noticeable difference, helping your home feel cooler, fresher and far more enjoyable during hot weather.
Click image to read five easy ways to beat the heat indoors
How to make your rental your own..
Moving into a rented home can feel a little impersonal at first. Plain walls, basic furniture and a space that doesn’t yet reflect your personality can make it difficult to settle in. The good news is that you don’t need to make permanent changes to create a home that feels comfortable, stylish and uniquely yours.
Whether you’re renting a student room, a flat or a house, there are plenty of affordable, landlord-friendly ways to personalise your space without putting your deposit at risk. Click image for inspiration..
Rental Property Update
The UK rental market continues to show steady progress as it settles into a more balanced phase following several years of significant change.
For landlords, this creates a more sustainable investment landscape, with healthy tenant demand, consistent returns, and far less of the volatility experienced in recent years. Click image to read full article
Landlord Checklist
A landlord checklist can be quite hard to keep track of, especially if you are managing multiple properties. Landlords have various compliance and safety obligations to ensure they meet legal requirements and provide safe, habitable rental properties. Carrick Johnson Lettings &Property Management and will take the pressure off and complete the landlord checklist for you. Click image to learn more
How to look after your rented home
When you rent a home your landlord or the agent representing your landlord will want you to feel at home. As well as hoping that you will be happy in the property and will therefore want to stay, a large part of wanting you to feel at home is also because they hope that you will take care and look after the property, but what does that mean exactly? What are you, as a tenant responsible for and what do you need to raise with your agent or landlord? In this article we hope to answer a few of your queries as we give you some top tips on how to look after your rented home. To read our guide click image.
10 Ways to add value to your rental property
As a landlord you want to maximise your investment in a property, whilst providing good accommodation for your tenants. With 35% of households living in social or private rented accommodation, there is a demand for rental property, but attracting a certain demographic and investing in your property takes careful consideration to ensure you get a return on your investment.
In this blog we look at the 10 ways landlords can add value to a rental property and appeal to their ideal tenant, whilst keeping an eye on the budget and yield.
WHO IS YOUR IDEAL TENANT?
Although many of the points below will apply to all properties, it’s important initially to know who your ideal tenant is as this will help you think about how much you want to spend on renovations, the quality of items you might buy and the impact on the rental income and ultimately, the annual yield.
For example, for student properties, they need to be located close to good transport links and you are likely to need to provide basic items of furniture, whilst for a family home, it will need car parking you may need to focus more on the kitchen and living areas to appeal to that market and their needs.
Once you know who your target tenant is and understand what is important to them, you can decide how best to spend your budget to make improvements to maximise your rental income and return. Click image to read more..
Renters rights act 2026
From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will give tenants new rights and introduce new rules for private landlords.
This information sheet explains how the new rules may affect your current tenancy.
These changes only affect you if you are a tenant in the private rented sector with an assured or assured shorthold tenancy. If you live in social housing or you are a lodger, the new rules will not usually apply to you. Click image to read more.
Tips for keeping cool
We’ve waited a while this year for sunny day days and most of us welcome hot weather, but when it’s too hot for too long, there are health risks.
In England, there are on average 2000 heat-related deaths every year. If hot weather hits this summer, make sure it does not harm you or anyone you know. The heat can affect anyone, but some people are at greater risk from it.
For some people – especially older people and those with underlying health conditions, as well as those who can’t adapt their behaviour to keep cool or who are exposed to high levels of heat because of where they live or work – the summer heat can bring real health risks. As our climate changes, hot spells are expected to be more frequent and more intense – click image to read more advice from the Met office.
11 mistakes landlords make
Becoming a landlord can be a rewarding venture, offering the chance to generate passive income and build long-term wealth. However, managing rental property is far from passive — especially if you’re new to the game. With around a third of UK households renting in either the private or social sector, demand for quality rental homes is high. But success as a landlord depends on avoiding the common missteps that can cost you time, money, and legal headaches.
Whether you’re renting out your first property or expanding your portfolio, click image to read 11 pitfalls many new landlords fall into — and practical ways to steer clear of them.
Why landlords are opting for fully managed property solutions
A recent Uswitch survey has found that almost two-thirds of landlords in the UK are considering switching to a managed let.
More than 2000 landlords, who took part in the survey, were asked how likely it is that they’d use a letting agent to look after their let in the future. From the 63% who answered yes, the most popular reasons for making the change included:
No longer having to deal with repairs (32%).
No longer having to find tenants (30%).
No longer dealing with legal requirements (30%).
Not having a strong enough knowledge of the market (29%).
With upcoming changes to lettings’ legislation, it is now more important than ever for landlords to give their full attention to their let. After all, in this lettings’ climate, it is no longer possible to be a part-time landlord without the help of a letting agent