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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...

Uncategorised • 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

Tenant Fees Bill to become law on 1st June 2019

The Tenant Fee Bill which was first announced in the budget in November 2016 will now become law on the 1st June this year.  Designed to make it easier for tenants in the private...

'Bristol Res' Blog • 24 January 2019

Merry Christmas !

On behalf of the team at The Bristol Residential Letting Co we would like to thank you for your support during 2018.With the uncertain times we have experienced across the UK this year the Bristol rental market has generally remained robust.  The political landscape however for Landlords, Tenants and Letting Agents seems...

'Bristol Res' Blog • 14 December 2018

Changes in deposit now to be included in Tenant Fee Bill

Changes in deposit now to be included in Tenant Fee BillThe Government performed a U turn earlier this week by announcing an amendment to the Tenant Fees Bill, that will see security deposits capped at the equivalent of five weeks’ rent.  Earlier this year assurances were given to the letting industry...

'Bristol Res' Blog • 06 December 2018

The Old Brewery launches tomorrow with prices starting at 140K

This Saturday will see Savills launch Bristol’s newest conversion, The Old Brewery. Situated in the hugely popular Old Market area of the city, The Old Brewery is an exclusive conversion development consisting of 19 studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Erected in the 19th Century, it...

'Bristol Res' Blog • 30 November 2018

Tenant fees bill passes 2nd Lords reading without amendment. 

On Tuesday the Tenant Fees Bill passed Committee Stage in the House of Lords. Although changes to the legislation were called for from various peers, including a cap to the sharer charge, it passed without further amendment.The Bill now moves on to the Report Stage where it's the final opportunity...

'Bristol Res' Blog • 22 November 2018

Government to consider creating specialist ''housing court''. 

Ministers unveiled plans this week for a consultation entitled  ''Considering the case for a Housing Court'' . The Government is inviting views from landlords and tenants with the aim of  better understanding and improving  the experience of people using courts and tribunal services in property cases.  It sets out the idea of...

'Bristol Res' Blog • 16 November 2018

Bristol announced as new creative hub of Channel 4 

Following the disappointment of not being chosen as the site of the broadcaster’s new national headquarters Bristol is celebrating this week after being announced as one of Channel 4's two new creative hubs. Earlier this year Channel 4 shortlisted 7 cities and carried out extensive research on each to find out which would...

'Bristol Res' Blog • 09 November 2018