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“Do I need landlord insurance” is a common question among landlords. But did you know that landlord insurance is not mandatory in the UK? Even though it isn’t mandatory, it’s a good idea to take out landlord insurance – it’s the best way to protect yourself, your tenant and your investment. In this blog, we look at why landlord insurance matters and what your landlord insurance policy might cover.

There is a lot of discussion in the property sector at the moment about the proposed changes to rental law. One of the key elements that could disappear is the section 21 notice, the only means a landlord has to evict a tenant who hasn’t breached their tenancy agreement. In this blog, we look at section 21 notices, why they could be abolished and what might replace them.

If you’re renting property in Guildford, it might be tempting to increase your income by subletting your spare room. Before you do this, however, it’s important to remember that you must get permission from your landlord, and understand why they might refuse. Let’s take a closer look.

One of the effects of the pandemic is that it’s made us think more about where and how we live. Many of us now wish our properties were larger – we might be looking for home office space, privacy for our teenagers, or an annexe for a vulnerable relative. There are two possible solutions to this problem: extend the home we’re living in, or move to a new one. In this blog, we weigh up the options and help home-owners decide on the best approach.

Gazumping is when someone else makes a higher offer for a property than you have, after you have had your offer accepted. In this blog, we look at the gazumping problem and how to avoid it happening to you when you’re buying your new home in Guildford.

Your rental property will usually be your home for at least the next twelve months, so it’s important to be clear on the details from the outset. The size of the property and the monthly rent will be clearly shown on any property website, but other matters, like what the rent includes and where you park your car, might not be. To be sure you’re getting the right property for your needs, and to be sure you can afford it, consider asking these questions before you sign the tenancy agreement.

As of 1stApril 2019 a new regulation will come into force, the ‘Client Money Protection’ Schemes for Property Agents (Requirement to Belong to a Scheme etc) Regulations 2018.

Cobbles are delighted to announce that we are now a member of the Association of Residential Lettings Agents, or ARLA