Letting And Property Management News In Poole

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Why Prevention Could Be Your Best Investment in Damp and Mould This Autumn 19 October 2026

Autumn has definitely arrived in Upton and Poole.

The windows are staying closed for longer, washing is being dried indoors and many of us are trying to decide whether it is cold enough to put the heating on—or whether another jumper will do for now.... Read More

Renting With Pets: What Upton and Poole Landlords Need to Know in 2026 19 October 2026

Pets have always been one of those subjects that can divide landlords.

Some are perfectly happy to accept a well-behaved dog or indoor cat. Others immediately picture scratched doors, chewed carpets, unhappy neighbours and a garden that may never look quite the same again.... Read More

Is Buy-to-Let Still Worth It in 2026? 19 October 2026

If you"re hoping for a straightforward yes or no, I"m afraid buy-to-let has never been quite that simple.

The honest answer is that buy-to-let can still be a very worthwhile long-term investment in 2026—but only if you buy the right property, understand the real costs and manage it properly.... Read More

Buy-to-Let Tax and Costs in 2026: Know the Numbers Before You Buy in Poole 19 October 2026

A property might achieve an excellent rent and still turn out to be a disappointing investment.

Why?

Because the rent is only one side of the calculation.

Stamp duty, mortgage interest, insurance, maintenance, tax and compliance costs can make a substantial difference to the amount a landlord actually keeps.... Read More

How to Choose a Buy-to-Let That Actually Works in Poole 19 October 2026

One of the most common buy-to-let mistakes is choosing a property based on whether you would personally like to live there.

That isn"t completely irrelevant, but it isn"t the most important question.

The better question is:

Will the right tenant want to live here—and will the numbers still work after all the costs are included?
Start with the tenant
Before viewing properties, decide who the likely tenant will be.... Read More

How Tenants Can End a Tenancy in 2026: A Simple Guide for Tenants in Upton & Poole 30 September 2026

Moving home should be exciting, but ending a tenancy can sometimes feel more complicated than finding the next property.

How much notice do you need to give? Can you send it by email? What happens if you leave before the notice expires? And does the end date written in an older tenancy agreement still apply?

The rules changed significantly on 1 May 2026, when most private tenancies in England became assured periodic tenancies.... Read More

Still Managing Your Upton Rental Yourself? Here`s Why More Landlords Are Handing Over the Keys 🔑 22 September 2026

# Why More Self-Managing Upton Landlords Are Turning to Letting Agents

Managing your own rental property can make perfect sense.

You retain control, deal directly with your tenant and avoid paying a monthly management fee. If you have a reliable tenant and very few maintenance problems, it may run smoothly for years.... Read More

Government Launches Private Rental Registration Service 09 September 2026

# Government Launches Private Rental Registration Service

The Government has now confirmed how its long-awaited national landlord registration service will be introduced across England.

Officially called **"Register your rental property,"** the new service forms part of the Private Rented Sector Database created under the Renters" Rights Act.... Read More

Tenant Fraud Gets Worse With AI-Generated Fake Documents 14 August 2026

There was a time when a fraudulent tenancy application might involve a badly altered payslip or a friend pretending to be a previous landlord.

You could often spot the dodgy font, questionable figures or email address that didn"t quite match the company supposedly providing the reference.... Read More

Poole Landlords: Get Ready for the New Private Rented Sector Database 14 August 2026

Just when landlords were getting to grips with the first round of Renters" Rights Act changes, another new requirement was already waiting around the corner.

From late 2026, the Government intends to begin rolling out a new national Private Rented Sector Database across England.... Read More

How Much Can a Poole Landlord Increase Rent in 2026? 14 August 2026

This is one of the questions Poole landlords ask us most often:

"How much am I legally allowed to increase the rent by?"

The short answer is that there is no fixed percentage cap on rent increases in England.

There isn"t a rule saying that a landlord can only increase the rent by 5%, 10% or the rate of inflation.... Read More

How Long Does an EICR Last? 2026 Costs and Rules for Poole Landlords 14 August 2026

Electrical Installation Condition Reports—usually shortened to EICRs—are nothing new to landlords.

However, 2026 is an important year because many of the reports arranged during the original rollout of the electrical safety regulations are now reaching their five-year renewal date.... Read More