If you rent out a home in England or Wales, there are two related changes to understand: a new way of assessing energy performance, and a planned increase in the minimum standard for privately rented homes. The Home Energy Model will change how EPCs are calculated. The policy aims for C or equivalent by 1st […]

There has been a big shift in landlord attitudes to property management recently. .. Cost - Benefit Analysis Yes - using a professional property management company in Chester and Liverpool costs money. The costs faced by agencies (staff, increased admin, travel, insurance, compulsory memberships to various bodies etc..) are significant. But - the cost to […]

Cheshire and Merseyside Inventories Landlords of rental properties in Chester and Liverpool can add multiple layers of protection for themselves and their properties. Having an experienced and professional letting agency to manage your portfolio is the first layer of protection. Crown Rentals also provides market leading Rent & Legal Protection Insurance as standard. To back […]

Why ?? If you are a Chester or Liverpool landlord with (plenty of) time, and enough knowledge, you might consider managing your own rental properties. The benefits are: But it's not for the faint hearted. There are over 150 laws and regulations associated with rental properties which must be complied with - or face very […]

Like much of the North of England, the climate in Chester is often wet and damp 50% of the time. This can exacerbate the cause of most maintenance issues with rental properties in Chester – water. Let’s look at these in more detail: Damp and Mould The three big causes: Water Leaks All rental properties […]

The Chester Lettings Market in 2026 As we look at the property rental market in Chester, it’s positive. In 2026, this city is full of opportunities for landlords and renters. If you’re a landlord looking for reliable management, you’re in the right place! Let's see what makes Chester Lettings attractive today. Rental Values on the […]

As residential landlords, we have many responsibilities including getting our properties ready to let. Some of these requirements are basic common sense steps if we want to attract good quality tenants and achieve market rents. Other requirements are mandatory to meet an ever-growing list of national and local regulations. Mortgage & Insurance If a property […]

Important Tips When Buying Residential Investment Property Many small property developers and investors may view the prospect ofcommissioning an independent condition survey by a chartered building surveyor asjust another cost further eroding margins. However, I would argue that a thorough anddetailed condition survey is a critical element of any project due diligence exercise andcan lead […]

As a landlord, you may be looking for ways to grow your property portfolio and increase your rental income. However, it’s just as important to focus on strategies that help reduce your overall borrowing and pay off your mortgages sooner. Today, I’d like to share a case study of how one landlord successfully grew their […]

From April 2026 Making Tax Digital will apply to those who receive income from self-employment and/or property where gross income from these sources combined is above a threshold of £50,000. If a business/landlord is trading at 5 April 2025, it will be required to comply with MTD income tax from 6 April 2026 if it […]