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Will Bath buy-to-let continue to be profitable in the next few years?

Being a Bath landlord is undoubtedly a challenge. The glory years of making money from ‘any old property’ are certainly in the past. With increased legislation and taxation from Government and the cost-of-living crisis (which will result in some Bath tenants struggling to pay their rent), times are challenging for many landlords. Then newspapers are

Bath Rental Market Review: September 2022

Everything you need to know about the rental market in Bath & beyond during September 2022. This month, Toby talks about the practice of offering over asking rent, and looks at some recently introduced landlord legislation. Reside is an award-winning independent letting agent in Bath. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss any

Bath’s Best Bits: The Royal Crescent

The Royal Crescent – it was only a matter of time before we arrived at Bath’s best-known landmark. But what on earth has prompted Chris to use the phrase “All fur coats and no knickers”? Watch to find out… If you would like to watch previous episodes of Bath’s Best Bits, you can find them

Section 21: will it stay or will it go?

It’s been a tough week to keep up with exactly what’s happening to Section 21. Although this video was recorded shortly before the PMQs during which the Prime Minister appeared to confirm that Section 21 would be abolished, it’s pretty much hit the nail on the head (if I do say so myself!). It’s

Landlord Legislation Update

The start of October has brought no fewer than three changes to regulations affecting landlords. Here’s Toby with everything you need to know. Reside is an award-winning independent letting agent in Bath. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss any aspect of letting or managing your property; we would love to hear from

Bath’s Best Bits: Sham Castle

Chris & Lisa (Reside’s negotiators par excellence) make a brilliant series called Bath’s Best Bits, in which they explore their favourite parts of the city. This episode is the story of a fake castle on Bath’s skyline, and the extraordinary reason behind its existence. If you would like to watch previous episodes of Bath’s

Amazing Property Transformation – Before & After Pics

One of our landlords recently completed a refurb on a cottage that has been used as a workshop / storage space since the 70s, and had fallen into disrepair. I have to share the before & after pics with you – it’s a real success story! They have done such a complete job of

Don’t Miss This Seminar For Bath Landlords

The inaugural Bath Landlord Forum event promises important updates for landlords, with particular focus on tax, mortgages and legislation. With more than 170 different pieces of tenancy legislation to keep on top of (and more on the way!) how are landlords meant to keep up to date? The seminar will help Bath landlords to stay compliant

What Was The Average Bath House Price in 1952?

Well, what a weekend that was. Street parties, gatherings in the park, the purple bunting, egg and cress sandwiches, union jack flags, cheese and pineapple on cocktail sticks, and let’s not forget the trifle – the Platinum Jubilee Party. And no decent party is worth its salt without a game or a quiz. So, if

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