Plymouth Homes Lettings

02/04/2026

Plymouth Homes Lettings were pleased to be invited to take part in an interview discussing the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act 🎥 ITV News West Country

Our Co-Director and Founder, Jacqui Courtier MARLA, shared her insights on what these significant changes mean for both landlords and tenants.

With major legislative changes ahead, it’s more important than ever to stay informed, prepared, and compliant.

At Plymouth Homes Lettings, we pride ourselves on raising standards, offering clear guidance, and supporting our clients through change with confidence.

If you’re unsure how the Renters’ Rights Act may affect you, we’re here to help.
ARLA Propertymark

02/03/2026

The people behind Plymouth Homes Lettings 💛

We are an established, long-standing team with years of experience in the Plymouth property market.

As proud ARLA Propertymark members, we are committed to professionalism, compliance and raising standards across the private rented sector.

Whether it’s our Rent Paid… Guaranteed service, Fully Managed, or Tenant Find Only in Plymouth, we believe in doing things properly — with care, accountability and consistency.

Proud of this team and everything we stand for.

17/02/2026

Plymouth Landlords & Letting Agents – This Isn’t a “Dreckly” Job

The Renters’ Rights Act 2026 is raising professional standards across the private rented sector — and enforcement is strengthening.

Local authorities now have greater powers and a duty to enforce. That means if something isn’t compliant, action must be taken — and that can involve a financial penalty.

Civil penalties can reach:

• Up to £7,000 per breach
• Up to £40,000 for serious or repeated offences
• Unlimited fines if prosecuted in court

Breaches can include incorrect rent advertising, licensing failures, missing safety certificates and misuse of possession grounds.

This isn’t something to leave until “laters.”
Ignorance isn’t bliss — this is serious business.

The positive? Professional, organised landlords and letting agents who prioritise compliance will continue to thrive across Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

At Plymouth Homes Lettings, we support landlords across Plymouth and within a 25-mile radius with:

✔ Tenant Find Only
✔ Full Property Management
✔ Rent Paid Guaranteed
✔ Compliance built in from day one

Let’s get it done properly… not dreckly 😉

If you’d like clarity on how the Act affects your property, we’re always happy to have a calm, professional conversation.

06/02/2026

Guaranteed Rent in Plymouth – what it really means

We’re often asked by landlords about Guaranteed Rent, so we thought we’d explain it in plain English.

Our Rent Paid Guaranteed service is not insurance.
It’s a direct guarantee provided by us at Plymouth Homes Lettings.

That means:
✔ Your rent is paid on time
✔ No chasing arrears
✔ Less risk and more peace of mind

Because we guarantee the rent, we’re incredibly careful about who we place in your property. We focus on finding the right applicant for your investment, not the quickest one — because when the rent is guaranteed, the responsibility sits with us.

This service isn’t right for every property, which is why we always start with an honest conversation rather than a sales pitch.

If you’re a landlord in Plymouth and would like to know whether Rent Paid Guaranteed could work for you, feel free to get in touch.

02/02/2026

New Guarantor Law – What It Actually Means (from May 2026)

From May 2026, changes introduced by the Renters’ Rights Act will affect how guarantor agreements work for landlords and tenants.

In simple terms, if a tenant sadly passes away, the guarantor will no longer be responsible for rent after that point (for agreements entered into from May 2026).

It’s a change designed to bring clarity and fairness, but it also highlights how important the detail is when it comes to tenancy and guarantor arrangements. Small wording changes and timing can make a real difference if the unexpected happens.

At Plymouth Homes Lettings, attention to detail has always mattered. Understanding changes like this early helps ensure tenancy arrangements work as intended later.

If you’d like a clearer understanding or have questions about how this may affect you, we’re always happy to help.

20/01/2026

🏡 Renters’ Rights Act 2026 – Are You Ready?

The Government has now released a draft of the regulations under the Renters’ Rights Act, giving landlords early clarity on what will be required from May 2026.

One of the key changes is the introduction of a Written Statement of Terms. This document is designed to ensure tenants receive clear, transparent information about their tenancy, including:
✔️ Rent details and how increases are managed
✔️ Deposit protection
✔️ Responsibility for utilities and household bills
✔️ Repairs and property safety standards
✔️ Tenant notice periods
✔️ How possession works under the new law

Does this apply to my property?
Yes — the changes apply to all assured tenancies in the private rented sector.

Do I need to change existing tenancy agreements?
Not usually. For existing tenancies, landlords won’t need to reissue agreements but must provide a Government Information Sheet explaining tenants’ rights under the new legislation.

What happens if I don’t provide the information?
It could lead to complications later, particularly if possession is ever required.

What should landlords do now?
Prepare early and seek advice from a Propertymark-regulated letting agent.

At Plymouth Homes Lettings, we’re already reviewing the draft regulations and supporting landlords across Plymouth and surrounding areas, so everything is compliant well ahead of time.

📍 Calm, practical advice — always.

08/01/2026

Some Genuinely Good News on Council Tax (Yes, Really) – From May 2026

It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes a legal change actually makes life easier.
This is one of those moments.

From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 finally clears up a long-standing grey area around council tax on rental properties — something that has confused landlords, tenants and councils for years.

Until now, if a fixed-term tenancy quietly rolled on as a monthly or weekly tenancy and the tenant moved out without properly ending it, council tax could unexpectedly land with the landlord. Cue confusion and frustration all round.

The new rule is refreshingly simple.

If a tenancy is still legally running, the tenant remains responsible for council tax, even if the property is empty. Monthly or weekly makes no difference — what matters is whether the tenancy has actually ended.

Council tax only returns to the landlord once the tenancy has formally ended, for example:

when valid notice expires

when surrender is accepted

or when possession is regained

In short: moving out isn’t the same as ending a tenancy.

Why we like this change:

Clearer rules

Fairer outcomes

Fewer council tax headaches

The takeaway:
Council tax now follows the tenancy — not whether someone’s left the lights on.

At Plymouth Homes Lettings, we support landlords and tenants across Plymouth and the surrounding areas, keeping things clear, compliant and (where possible) headache-free.

15/11/2025

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is now law, with the big changes landing on 1 May 2026 — but there’s no need for panic.

At Plymouth Homes Lettings, we’re already ahead of the game. The core of how we run our business has always matched the standards this new Act brings in: fairness, transparency, strong processes and genuine care for both landlords and renters.

Many landlords are worried about the new possession rules, especially around rent arrears. But here’s the good news: serious rent arrears will now become a mandatory ground for possession in certain cases. That means clear, stronger protection for responsible landlords dealing with persistent non-payment.

These reforms also highlight why our Rent Paid…Guaranteed service is more valuable than ever — guaranteed rent every month and full legal support if arrears arise.

If you're a landlord in Plymouth, Devon or Cornwall and feeling unsure about the new rules, get in touch. We’re prepared, confident, and ready to guide you every step of the way

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27/10/2025

Awaab’s Law Comes into Force – But We’ve Been Doing This All Along

This week, Awaab’s Law officially comes into force (27 October 2025), requiring social landlords to act quickly when dealing with damp and mould.

It’s an incredibly important step forward — and while it currently applies only to the social housing sector, it shines a light on something I’ve always believed in: the importance of caring for the homes we live in, and treating people with professionalism, honesty, and respect.

When Plymouth Homes Lettings was born our aim wasn’t to reinvent lettings — it was to do it properly. To build a business that genuinely looks after people and properties, and takes pride in getting the basics right.

That’s why our Maintenance Visits have become such an important part of what we do. They’re not tick-box inspections — they’re meaningful visits that give us the opportunity to:
✅ Identify and address early signs of condensation or damp
✅ Provide written reports to both landlord and tenant for full transparency
✅ Keep communication open, honest, and proactive

This approach means we can evidence that issues are dealt with swiftly and professionally, going above and beyond best practice — not because we have to, but because it’s the right thing to do.

We don’t need a law to remind us of that — it’s been our standard from day one. 💛

Plymouth Homes Lettings — because peace of mind matters.