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Section 21: will it stay or will it go?

It’s been a tough week to keep up with exactly what’s happening to Section 21. Although this video was recorded shortly before the PMQs during which the Prime Minister appeared to confirm that Section 21 would be abolished, it’s pretty much hit the nail on the head (if I do say so myself!). It’s

Landlord Legislation Update

The start of October has brought no fewer than three changes to regulations affecting landlords. Here’s Toby with everything you need to know. 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

Bath’s Best Bits: Sham Castle

Chris & Lisa (Reside’s negotiators par excellence) make a brilliant series called Bath’s Best Bits, in which they explore their favourite parts of the city. This episode is the story of a fake castle on Bath’s skyline, and the extraordinary reason behind its existence. If you would like to watch previous episodes of Bath’s

Amazing Property Transformation – Before & After Pics

One of our landlords recently completed a refurb on a cottage that has been used as a workshop / storage space since the 70s, and had fallen into disrepair. I have to share the before & after pics with you – it’s a real success story! They have done such a complete job of

Don’t Miss This Seminar For Bath Landlords

The inaugural Bath Landlord Forum event promises important updates for landlords, with particular focus on tax, mortgages and legislation. With more than 170 different pieces of tenancy legislation to keep on top of (and more on the way!) how are landlords meant to keep up to date? The seminar will help Bath landlords to stay compliant

What Was The Average Bath House Price in 1952?

Well, what a weekend that was. Street parties, gatherings in the park, the purple bunting, egg and cress sandwiches, union jack flags, cheese and pineapple on cocktail sticks, and let’s not forget the trifle – the Platinum Jubilee Party. And no decent party is worth its salt without a game or a quiz. So, if

The 6 Reasons Bath Rental Properties Could Inflation-Proof Your Savings

Inflation (and recessions) can be nerve racking for people and their hard-earned savings and wealth. Yet there are six reasons which make investing in private rental properties a potentially wise investment in these changeable times. This article looks at how investing in Bath property could help you ‘hedge’ against inflation and protect your savings and

Has the Bath Property Market Peaked?

Should you buy now or wait for the bargains? Many commentators believe we have seen the peak of the Bath property market. So, should savvy bargain hunters wait for Bath house prices to fall? Or could postponing your house buying for any anticipated price drop be a costly mistake? Over the last two years, the

Bath Property Market to Crash in 2022?

According to some newspapers and pundits, the property market boom could soon be over with the increasing interest rates and inflation. In this article, I share the 3 fundamental economic reasons why things are different to the last property market crash. The insider’s way to find out if there will be a property crash. …and

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