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Bringing Bath Landlords Together: A Successful Meet at the Bath Landlord Summer Conference

Bath landlords came together for an evening of insightful discussions and valuable takeaways at the Bath Landlord Conference held on 26 July 2023, at The Francis Hotel. The event, attended by around 50 enthusiastic landlords, proved to be an engaging platform for industry experts to share their knowledge and expertise. Toby Martin, the director of

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Bath Rental Market Review: May 2023

Bath Rental Market Review: May 2023

All the facts and figures on the rental market in Bath & beyond from May 2023, including a close look at how long it takes to let a property and what that tells us about the current market.  Reside is an award-winning independent letting agent in Bath. Please get in touch if you would like to

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The Renters Reform Bill

The long-awaited Renters Reform Bill, which contains the government’s proposed changes to the Private Rented Sector, had its first reading in parliament last week. Despite some of the headlines you may have read, none of these proposals are currently law and as such have no immediate impact on new or existing tenancies. Here is a short summary

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Lettings Reforms Delayed

Yesterday, the government reversed its decision to release the much-anticipated Renters Reform Bill this week, according to The Mirror newspaper. The delay in introducing the Bill to Parliament is attributed to “procedural issues”. The Conservative administration initially promised the Bill in 2019, and Housing Secretary Michael Gove recently stated that it would finally be published

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Bath’s Best Bits: Great Pulteney Street

Reside’s local experts Chris & Lisa visit one of the city’s most recognisable Georgian terraces. Reside is an award-winning independent letting agent in Bath. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss any aspect of letting or managing your property; we would love to hear from you.

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Reside Hosts Landlord Event on Energy Efficiency in Rental Properties

The Bath Landlord Forum hosted a successful event at The Francis Hotel, Bath on 15 March 2023, which focused on energy efficiency considerations in rental properties. The event was hosted by Reside’s Toby Martin and featured guest speakers who provided valuable insights on this important topic. The event was attended by a large number of

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Propertymark Housing Report: January 2023

 The latest Propertymark Housing Insight Report suggests that tenant demand is on the rise again, with supply of property unable to keep up. Reside is an award-winning independent letting agent in Bath. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss any aspect of letting or managing your property; we would love to hear from

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Bath’s Best Bits: The Guildhall Market

 Reside’s local experts Chris & Lisa visit a thriving marketplace housed inside an historic building, right in the heart of Bath city centre. Reside is an award-winning independent letting agent in Bath. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss any aspect of letting or managing your property; we would love to hear from

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Is Buy-to-Let in Bath Still Worth the Risk?

Over the last five years, life has become a little trickier for Bath landlords, with changes to their taxation status, mortgage interest relief and an additional 3% stamp duty for a buy-to-let property and has made lots of Bath landlords ask themselves: ‘Is buy-to-let in Bath still worth the risk?’ Regarding taxation, in 2016, the Government

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