The Athelstans Letting Agent Blog

In this three-minute read, we look at the pros and cons of letting a property to a tenant with a pet.Should tenants be allowed to keep pets in rental properties? It’s a thorny subject that is back in the spotlight after an MP...

In this three-minute read, we look at the documentation landlords need to meet their legal obligations – and avoid messy disputes.First-time landlords often make the rookie mistake of underestimating the amount of paperwork...

In this two-minute read, we look at the new rules on eviction enforcement during the latest lockdown.Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced a ban on bailiffs carrying out eviction enforcement during the lockdown in all but...

In this two-minute read, we look at what the announcement on Saturday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson means to landlords and tenants in Launceston.The writing has been on the wall for several days now, but on Saturday we received...

In this terrifying two-minute read, we look at what ghoulish goings-on are keeping landlords up at night—a Halloween Week Special.There are many different fears we all have in life.  There’s the fear of scary clowns like the...

In this two-minute speed read; we look at what the new tier system means for landlords and people looking to rent in Launceston.The tier system announced by the Government this week to combat the increase in Covid-19 cases has...

In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can manage tenants who are noisy, aggressive, or destructive.Let’s start with the good news: the vast majority of tenants pay their rent on time and cause their landlords very...

In this three-minute read, we look at the dos and don’ts of photography when it comes to marketing a property.When letting a property, it’s impossible to overstate the importance of getting the imagery right.  As most...

In this three-minute read, we look at the unusual things that tenants have left behind after moving out and explain how landlords can avoid post-tenancy clean-up bills.End-of-tenancy checks can spring all manner of surprises on...

In this three-minute read, we look at the ten most important things a landlord needs to succeed.If you’re contemplating becoming a landlord, here’s a helpful checklist explaining what it takes to let a property.You may wonder...