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Portishead to Bristol train line receives final government funding.

Portishead to Bristol train line receives final government funding.The re-opening of the Portishead to Bristol rail line looks to have been secured this week after Government transport chiefs confirmed millions in funding for the project.The final £31.9 million needed to plug a funding gap in the £116 million project, known...

'Bristol Res' Blog • 12 April 2019

Government issues 'Guidance Notes' on the Tenant Fees Ban.

Government issues 'Guidance Notes' on the Tenant Fees Ban.Following confirmation earlier this year that the Tenant Fees Act 2019 will come into force on the 1st June 2019 the government has finally got round to publishing guidance notes for landlords, agents and tenants. This weeks publication of the Guidance Notes confirms...

'Bristol Res' Blog • 04 April 2019

New Fitness for Human Habitation Act in rental homes came into force this week.

New Fitness for Human Habitation Act in rental homes came into force this week.A further piece of legislation concerning rental properties : the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 came into force this week.The Act applies to all new tenancies and to exisiting tenancies as they extend or turn periodic. After 12 months all...

'Bristol Res' Blog • 22 March 2019

One in three tenants happy to rent for life.

One in three tenants happy to rent for life.A third of UK renters have no plans to ever buy property,  preparing instead for life as a long-term tenant, according to new research by Hillarys.More than 2,000 tenants were questioned, with just over a third - 35% - stating that they would...

'Bristol Res' Blog • 14 March 2019

Bristolian set to be youngest ever British Formula 1 driver 

When the 2019 Formula 1 season gets under way in Melbourne next week 19 year old, Lando Norris, is set to be the youngest ever British driver.Born in Bristol in 1999 Lando Norris had a childhood full of riding motor bikes and being involved in cart racing. He rapidly progressed through the ranks of junior...

'Bristol Res' Blog • 08 March 2019

Plans for Clifton Village eyesore finally submitted 

The owners of the derelict site on the corner of Clifton Down Road and Boyce's Avenue in Clifton Village have finally submitted revised plans for its redevelopment.The parade of shops which used to be home to WHSmiths, was last used by the public in 2014 when the area in front...

'Bristol Res' Blog • 01 March 2019

Tenants to be given right to sue landlords for unfit properties

The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act becomes law on 20th March 2019, making landlords more accountable for the condition of their properties.Tenants will be able to sue their landlords for cold or damp homes under the new law. If a landlord fails to carry out any necessary repairs or maintenance, the tenant...

'Bristol Res' Blog • 22 February 2019

Bristol Port declares itself ready for Brexit

Bristol Port, one of the UK’s major ports, has revealed that they are Brexit ready in a new brochure that explains why they are optimistic about the future in these uncertain times.Situated at the mouth of the River Avon, Bristol Port is a huge 2600 acre site situated just 5...

'Bristol Res' Blog • 14 February 2019

Why Bristol is loved by young people in Britain.

A project commissioned by BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat called 'Know Your Place' has found Bristol to be ranked in the top 5 places to live for young people under 26.The project ranks 378 local authorities in England, Wales and Scotland from highest to lowest. BBC News considered a wide range of data...

'Bristol Res' Blog • 08 February 2019

Opportunity to view the last harbourside development

Anyone visiting Bristol's Floating Harbour recently will have seen the last development along the waterfront taking shape.  Brandon Yard sits on the site of the Canon's Marsh Gasworks.  Derelict since the 1960's this site is being transformed into a prestigious waterfront development  of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom homes by Acorn...

'Bristol Res' Blog • 01 February 2019