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Stay up to date with the latest news, tips, and insights on renting and letting in Gravesend and the South East. From landlord advice and tenant guides to updates on property law and market trends, our news blog is here to help you navigate the rental market with confidence.
Getting Your Rental Property Ready for Winter: A Landlord’s Guide to Gravesend and North Kent
Prepare your rental property for winter with practical landlord maintenance tips covering heating, damp, gutters and safety in Gravesend and North Kent.
EPC C by 2030: What Landlords in Gravesend and North Kent Need to Know
The Government plans to raise the minimum energy efficiency standard for private rental properties to EPC C or equivalent by 1 October 2030. Find out what the proposed changes mean for landlords in Gravesend, Dartford, Greenhithe and across North Kent.
New Rental Property Register: What Landlords in Gravesend and North Kent Need to Know
The new Rental Property Register is being introduced across England. Find out what landlords in Gravesend, Greenhithe, Dartford and North Kent need to know, including the South East registration deadline.
New Rent Increase Rules: What Gravesend, Greenhithe and Dartford Landlords Need to Know
The introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act has brought significant changes to the way landlords can increase rent. Since the legislation came into force on 1 May 2026, landlords can no longer rely on rent review clauses in tenancy agreements in the same way as before, and rent increases must now follow a more formal process.
The New Information Sheet Requirement: A Small Change That Could Cost Landlords Thousands
One of the lesser-known changes introduced under the Renters’ Rights Act is the requirement for landlords and letting agents to provide tenants with the official Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet.
Renting in Gravesend This Summer: What Tenants and Landlords in North Kent Should Know
Renting in Gravesend This Summer: What Tenants and Landlords in North Kent Should Know Summer is one of the busiest times of year for the rental market in Gravesend and North Kent. With longer daylight hours, increased tenant movement, and families planning moves...
Flats to Rent in Gravesend: A Guide for Tenants Looking for Their Next Home
Flats to Rent in Gravesend: A Guide for Tenants Looking for Their Next Home If you’re searching for flats to rent in Gravesend, you’ll know demand in the area is strong. With excellent transport links, a growing town centre, and riverside developments, Gravesend...
A Tenant’s Guide to Renting in Gravesend: What to Expect from a Letting Agent
A Tenant’s Guide to Renting in Gravesend: What to Expect from a Letting Agent Renting a property in Gravesend can be an exciting step, whether you’re moving locally or relocating to the area. Understanding what to expect from your letting agent can make the process...
How to Attract Long-Term Tenants in Gravesend: A Landlord’s Guide
How to Attract Long-Term Tenants in Gravesend: A Landlord’s Guide For landlords in Gravesend, keeping rental properties occupied by reliable, long-term tenants is key to protecting rental income and reducing the costs associated with frequent tenant turnover. In...
How Gravesend Landlords Can Prepare for the New Tenancy Rules in 2026
How Gravesend Landlords Can Prepare for the New Tenancy Rules in 2026 With major changes to tenancy law on the horizon, landlords across Gravesend are starting to review how they manage their rental properties. The move to periodic tenancies and the wider reforms...
The Renters’ Rights Act: What the End of Fixed-Term Tenancies Means for Gravesend Landlords and Tenants
The Renters’ Rights Act: What the End of Fixed-Term Tenancies Means for Gravesend Landlords and Tenants The Renters’ Rights Bill has been discussed within the property industry for some time, and on 27 October 2025 the Bill received Royal Assent, meaning the...
British Property Awards 2025-2026 Gold Winner
British Property Awards 2025-2026 Gold Winner Chartwell Residential have just won the British Property Awards lettings award for Gravesend, and now hold the 2020-2021 & 2025-2026 Gold Winner Letting Agent in Gravesend awards. Their team performed outstandingly...
A Landlord’s Compliance Checklist for Renting Property in Gravesend
A Landlord’s Compliance Checklist for Renting Property in Gravesend Renting out a property in Gravesend can be a reliable source of income, but only if it is managed correctly. With ever-increasing regulation in the private rental sector, landlord compliance is no...
Why Professional Property Management in Gravesend Makes Sense for Landlords
Why Professional Property Management in Gravesend Makes Sense for Landlords Owning a rental property in Gravesend can be a strong long-term investment, but managing it successfully has become more complex than ever. With increasing regulation, changing tenancy laws,...
What the end of Section 21 means for landlords, tenants — and lettings agents in Gravesend
What the end of Section 21 means for landlords, tenants — and lettings agents in Gravesend Practical guide from Chartwell Lettings (Gravesend) — what’s changing, how it will affect the South East, and what you should do next. Big picture first: the UK Parliament has...