The Renters' Rights Bill is expected to pass Royal Assent and become law by the end of Spring this year. The commencement date of the Bill will likely be more than two months after this, meaning it is expected to be a working reality between July-September 2025. Earlier this month, the Bill passed its second […]

Controlling the heating in your HMOs is an important balance between tenant comfort and sound financial management. Two brands of thermostatic controls have emerged as the preferred choices for most landlords: Time-O-Stat With TIME:O:STAT, landlords will no longer find the heating on full blast, while the tenants are not home. Tenants can easily turn on the […]

What makes a HMO work? There are two factors to balance when creating your HMO: To get the best out of your HMO development, use an experienced architect or planner. At the same time, think about the needs of your customers (the tenants that will live there). Planning the furniture layout in each room prior […]

The historic city of Chester, famed for its Roman walls, zoo, and Tudor style “Rows” shopping district, forms part of the government district of Cheshire West, along with Ellesmere Port, Frodsham, Helsby, Malpas, Neston, Northwich, and Winsford. The private rented sector provides accommodation to around 21,000 households across Cheshire West, so what can landlords expect […]