Bwengu Project Malawi Our operations manager, Chris Holmes, will be talking part in the Bwengu project in Malawi this month. See the latest updates about the amazing work the team will be doing for the children of Malawi on our Facebook page! A very worthy cause that we are extremely proud to be part of. […]

At Bricknells we subscribe to many industry publications and a particular headline caught my eye over the past week: ‘Why I may quit buy to let – a landlord explains their S21 dilemma’ This was all to do with landlord confidence being eroded by the suggestion that Section 21’s are to be abolished. For those […]

Inventories Both the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) and the Deposit Protection Service (DPS) have issued renewed guidance and top tips for Landlord’s and Letting Agents on the best practice for property inventories and schedules of condition. Having a detailed record of the property contents and condition is vital when it comes to deposit negotiations at […]

From the 1st June 2019 the Tenant Fees Act comes into force affecting all who operate in the Private Rented Sector. All tenancies entered into after this date (including tenancy renewals) will be subject to the legislation which bans ALL fees and charges to Tenant’s apart from 7 specific charges that are listed below. With […]

Zero Deposits – What are they? What?? A Landlord doesn’t take a deposit from the Tenant?? Surely this can’t be right?? Well, not all is as it seems here, what I am talking about is something called a ‘Zero Deposit Option’ and the theory behind it is to give potential tenants more financial freedom whilst […]

Has it ever crossed your mind ‘How can I release equity from my property? Look at these case studies which may inspire you to think differently. Donna and Mark had been trying to sell their house for 2 years with no luck. They owned half their house outright but wanted to move to a new […]