Student Lettings
Damp and Mould: A Guide to Prevention and Management
As the rainy season approaches, it's time to start thinking about damp and mould. If left unchecked, they’ll make your property...
The Advantages of Annual Maintenance for Rental Properties
As a landlord, maintaining your property is one of the best investments you can make. A well-maintained property not only ensures the...
Is a Five-Week Deposit Sufficient in Today's Market?
In my time in the property industry, I've seen first hand how the housing market responds to economic shifts. With the UK's current...
How many agents should I use?
In the bustling world of property, the decision to list a property with multiple agents can seem appealing to many landlords and vendors,...
The Art of Communication
One of the biggest annoyances in the whole of this industry, is the ability for people to not communicate. You may think I am just...
How Important are Inventories?
Today's topic is a hot one: deposit deductions. Let's face it, no one enjoys that end-of-tenancy dance where you both circle the property,...
The Death of the Renters Reform Bill
As pretty much anyone I've spoken to through the journey of the Renters Reform Bill and anyone receiving our Eightfold Property Newsletter...
Re-Introduction of Additional HMO Licensing
Brighton and Hove City Council have re-introduced their additional HMO Licencing Scheme for small HMO properties not included in the...
Double Whammy for Empty Properties
Landlords, listen up! From 1st April this year, a new regulation came in relating to empty properties – a 100% council tax premium...
Navigating the Maze: Essential Steps for Setting Up an Assured Shorthold Tenancy
So, you've got tenants lined up for your property. Congratulations! But before welcoming your first tenants through the door, it's...
What's in Store for 2024?
As we draw to the end of another year, we always take time at Eightfold Property to reflect on the year that we've had, our successes...
Need advice on leaving an ongoing tenancy?
There are numerous reasons for someone to need to lease a tenancy early, but it is something we see more frequently in the student...