The Athelstans Letting Agents Blog

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...

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. The tier system announced by the Government this week to combat the increase in Covid-19 cases has caused some...

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 renters...

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...

In this three-minute read, we look at ways to make your home more energy efficient. With 40% of UK carbon emissions coming from households, the road to a cleaner, greener planet starts at home. First, the good news (yes, there is...

In this three-minute read, we look at why landlords MUST take gas safety very seriously. This Monday (14th) sees the tenth annual Gas Safety Week begin. The awareness campaign is timed to get people thinking about and checking...