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Goodbye to Section 21 – what landlords need to know - Gibbs Gillespie

Goodbye to Section 21 – what landlords need to know

The End of 'No-Fault' Evictions Section 21 of the Housing Act currently allows...

Section 8 Evictions: Stricter Rules & Longer Notice Periods - Gibbs Gillespie

Section 8 Evictions: Stricter Rules & Longer Notice Periods

Section 8 Reforms Section 8 of the Housing Act allows landlords to evict...

Landlord Ombudsman & PRS Portal Registration - Gibbs Gillespie

Landlord Ombudsman & PRS Portal Registration

Mandatory Registration for ALL Landlords Under the Renters’ Rights Act, two new forms of...

Changes to pet rules & tenant discrimination - Gibbs Gillespie

Changes to pet rules & tenant discrimination

New Landlord Obligations Currently, unless a landlord uses the government’s model tenancy...

New Rules on Rent Increases – Stay Profitable While Staying Compliant - Gibbs Gillespie

New Rules on Rent Increases – Stay Profitable While Staying Compliant

Key Changes to Rent Increases Once the measures in the Renters’...

The Decent Homes Standard – Are Your Properties Compliant? - Gibbs Gillespie

The Decent Homes Standard – Are Your Properties Compliant?

New Minimum Requirements for Rental Properties In the social rented sector,...

Maximum Civil Penalties Increased - Gibbs Gillespie

Maximum Civil Penalties Increased

Fines for Non-Compliance Increased to £40,000 Councils can already fine a landlord up to £30,000...

Government announcement: PEP and Sanction Checks - Gibbs Gillespie

Government announcement: PEP and Sanction Checks

From 14th May 2025, the Government has decided that letting agents, in accordance...

How to build a profitable buy-to-let portfolio over time - Gibbs Gillespie

How to build a profitable buy-to-let portfolio over time

If you're considering property as a long-term investment, building a buy-to-let...

10 things to look out for when viewing a property - Gibbs Gillespie

10 things to look out for when viewing a property

Viewing a property - whether to buy or rent - is an exciting step, but it's also a moment...

What you need to know about material information before selling - Gibbs Gillespie

What you need to know about material information before selling

One of the biggest reasons why so many sales have taken longer than...

The pros and cons of buying a new build vs. an older property - Gibbs Gillespie

The pros and cons of buying a new build vs. an older property

Historically, older properties have been generally viewed as more desirable...

How to save for a home to buy when renting - Gibbs Gillespie

How to save for a home to buy when renting

If you’re currently renting but would like to buy your own home in the next few years, the first...

10 staging tips to sell your home fast! - Gibbs Gillespie

10 staging tips to sell your home fast!

If you want to sell your home quickly and for the best price, staging is one of the smartest...

Garden outbuilding ideas to consider in 2025 - Gibbs Gillespie

Garden outbuilding ideas to consider in 2025

It’s been said a million times, but the pandemic ushered in a whole new wave of trends. One of...

Short-term vs. long-term rentals: Which is more profitable? - Gibbs Gillespie

Short-term vs. long-term rentals: Which is more profitable?

In recent years, as landlords’ costs have increased, some have moved from...

How to choose the right letting agent - Gibbs Gillespie

How to choose the right letting agent

One of the biggest challenges for landlords over the coming months and years is going to be...

Space-saving bathroom ideas for landlords - Gibbs Gillespie

Space-saving bathroom ideas for landlords

The bathroom is one of the most important, and most-used, areas of any home. So, it’s no surprise...

How will Labour's new planning bill affect the property market? - Gibbs Gillespie

How will Labour's new planning bill affect the property market?

The current Labour Government certainly seems determined to ensure that...

How to identify the next hotspot for property investment - Gibbs Gillespie

How to identify the next hotspot for property investment

In our experience, it can be risky to chase property ‘hotspots’ that are...

What type of tenant should I aim to attract, and how? - Gibbs Gillespie

What type of tenant should I aim to attract, and how?

There’s a whole range of tenant types – including families, young working...

The subscription services renters should cancel to save money - Gibbs Gillespie

The subscription services renters should cancel to save money

Subscription services have taken over our monthly budgets. From streaming...

The best apps for tracking and reducing household expenses - Gibbs Gillespie

The best apps for tracking and reducing household expenses

With the cost of living still high, many renters are living month-to-month and...

With new legislation being introduced, should you use an agent or continue with DIY lets? - Gibbs Gillespie

With new legislation being introduced, should you use an agent or continue with DIY lets?

To let and manage a property legally and have a...

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