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Ask Nik: “Can I get vacant possession early so I can renovate?”
Ask Nik: “Can I get vacant possession early so I can renovate?”
24 July 2025
Question from a landlord:Hi Nik, I’ve got big plans to renovate one of my rental properties, but the tenants still have nine months left on their fixed-term agreement. I was hoping to get vacant possession sooner so I can crack on with the work. …
Ask Nik: “My tenants are being accused of anti-social behaviour – what should I do?”
Ask Nik: “My tenants are being accused of anti-social behaviour – what should I do?”
22 July 2025
Question from a landlord: Hi Nik, I’ve recently had a neighbour complain to me about my tenants, saying they’re being noisy by having late-night parties, loud music, things like that. The tenants haven’t caused me any issues so far (they pay rent on time, they’re …
Ask Nik: “I think my tenant has abandoned the property - what now?”
Ask Nik: “I think my tenant has abandoned the property - what now?”
21 July 2025
Question from a landlord:Hi Nik,I manage a property myself and haven’t heard from the tenant in weeks. Rent hasn’t been paid for two months, the neighbours say nobody’s been seen there for ages, and when I peered through the letterbox, …
Meet the Pet Whisperer of property photography
Meet the Pet Whisperer of property photography
08 July 2025
In a city full of standout properties, this one was a rare gem! Nestled in the ever-popular Craiglee Drive - just a short stroll from both Cardiff City Centre and the vibrant Cardiff Bay - this immaculately presented three-bedroom semi …
3 ways our Creative Team make each listing stand out
3 ways our Creative Team make each listing stand out
07 July 2025
When it comes to selling or letting a property, great marketing isn’t just about showing off the bricks and mortar, it’s about telling a story. Behind that story is our in-house Creative Team:Scott, the creative eye behind our standout property …
Why Wales works better for landlords: Compliance & control compared
Why Wales works better for landlords: Compliance & control compared
12 June 2025
A special look at property condition rules, complaints handling and pet requests under Welsh law vs England’s upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill.Welcome back to our landlord blog series, where we compare key differences between the private rental laws in Wales and …
Why Wales works better for landlords: Possession rights compared
Why Wales works better for landlords: Possession rights compared
10 June 2025
A special look at regaining possession under Welsh law vs England’s upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill. Don't miss our other blogs, linked at the end of this piece.Welcome to the first in our new landlord blog series, where we compare key …
Why Wales works better for landlords: Rent payment rights compared
Why Wales works better for landlords: Rent payment rights compared
10 June 2025
A special look at rent-in-advance, rent increases and bidding wars under Welsh law vs England’s upcoming Renters’ Rights Bill.Welcome back to our landlord blog series, where we compare key differences between the private rental laws in Wales and those soon …
Helping tenants change strip lights in the kitchen (no call-out needed!)
Helping tenants change strip lights in the kitchen (no call-out needed!)
04 June 2025
At CPS Homes, we provide proactive 1:1 tenant coaching to help renters confidently tackle maintenance issues. 38% of those are resolved in-house (Dec 2024–Feb 2025), saving landlords time, money, and unnecessary call-outs. Here’s a case study of a common problem …
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