Fixed-term tenancies have been the standard across the rental market for decades. Agreements typically ran for six or twelve months, giving landlords a clear end date and tenants a set period of security. At the end of that term, landlords could either serve the tenants with a Section 21 notice to vacate, or both parties Read more…

Apr 23rd, 2026

Renting with pets has long been a challenging area for both landlords and tenants. Blanket “no pets” policies have often been the simplest option for landlords, while leaving many tenants feeling they had to choose between securing a home and keeping a much-loved companion. From 1st May 2026, the Renters Rights Act 2025 introduces a Read more…

Apr 23rd, 2026

With the biggest shake up in the Rental world for almost 40 years, there are big changes happening. Historically, tenants renting a property in England could be asked to vacate with two months’ notice from a landlord, by way of a ‘Section 21’ notice. For tenants, this could have caused uncertainty about their future at Read more…

Apr 4th, 2026

Whether you’re looking for your next home or thinking about letting your property, engaging with the right letting agent makes all the difference. In Bristol’s busy rental market, having a team that truly knows the area and genuinely cares about the people we work with is priceless and that’s exactly what we offer at Sarah Read more…

Mar 19th, 2026

The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to be the biggest shake-up of the rental industry in decades, and changes are coming into effect from 1 May 2026. Here’s what landlords and tenants need to know: Existing tenancies will automatically convert to assured periodic tenancies. Tenants must be provided with the UK Government-published Information Sheet explaining Read more…

Feb 18th, 2026