Shire Homes Lettings

15/09/2026

❓ What Is Your Biggest Challenge as a Landlord?

🏠 Finding reliable tenants?
💷 Void periods?
🔧 Property maintenance?
📋 Regulatory changes?

Tell us in the comments.

We'd love to hear from local landlords in Cambridgeshire.

09/09/2026

🏡 Great news for affordable housing!

The Government has announced the first funding allocations from its £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme, helping to deliver thousands of new social and affordable homes across England.

Shire Homes works alongside families and individuals who rely on affordable housing, we know how important investment that helps more people access safe, secure and affordable housing truly is. 💚

26/08/2026

♻️Did you know you can recycle clean plastic bags, wrappers and film in your blue bin? 😲

♻️Most soft plastics from household packaging, with the exception of metallic plastics, are accepted, including bread bags, carrier bags, mailing bags, toilet roll wrappers and cereal packets.

♻️After sorting the flexible plastics are made into pellets to supply manufacturers, which use them to make plastic bags, bin liners, pipes, plastic decking and other products.

✅Check out the image in the comments for more examples👇

20/08/2026

🏡Tenants, have you completed your moving house checklist?

These simple yet important steps, will help you create a smooth transition for moving in and out of a rented property.

Before moving into a new property:

✔ Take meter readings ✔ Photograph property condition ✔ Check smoke alarms ✔ Read your tenancy agreement ✔ Update your address with important organisations

13/08/2026

📢 Homeowners of South Cambridgeshire – we need your help!

We're running a short survey to learn more about homeowners' views on renting and to increase awareness of our council-backed guaranteed rent scheme.

Take part today and help us support more local residents into safe, affordable homes.

✅ Guaranteed rent ✅ Full property management ✅ No letting fees

Follow the link below to get started. Thank you for your support! 🏡💙

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQhyu7j_UJDa-LQwgOFu38WEZXt-ALvRv16XWTWEOF6_OH_w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=103664805970013496425

05/08/2026

🔨 Summer Property Maintenance Checklist

🌞Maintaining a property is a year-round responsibility for tenants and landlords.

Summer is a great time to:
✅ Check roofs and gutters
✅ Inspect fences and boundaries
✅ Test smoke alarms
✅ Review garden maintenance
✅ Check external paintwork

Preventative maintenance can save expensive repairs later.

04/08/2026

🚆🏫 Looking for inspiration for a local day out to fill the school holidays?

The Cam Valley Community Rail Partnership encourages sustainable travel by exploring South Cambridgeshire by train, from scenic walks and cycle routes to heritage and nature spots. 🌿

The Cam Valley is a diverse landscape of chalk streams, countryside and villages. 🍂

Discover more here:

Your guide to exploring the Cam Valley by train. Inspiration for days out, information about the line, and insight into the work of the Cam Valley Community Rail Partnership in supporting stations, communities and sustainable travel.

30/07/2026

🚫 Housing Myth Buster

MYTH: "Tenants aren't interested in maintaining their homes."
FACT: Most people simply want what everyone wants—a safe, secure place to live and the opportunity to build a positive future.

Stable housing can make a huge difference to someone's wellbeing and opportunities.

09/07/2026

🏡 Having a stable home provides more than just a roof over your head.

Secure housing helps people:
✔ Access employment
✔ Improve physical health
✔ Maintain mental wellbeing
✔ Build stronger community connections
✔ Create a stable future for their families

A safe home can be the foundation for positive change.

Contact Shire Homes today to find out more about our Private Sector Leasing Scheme.

03/07/2026

Do you know anyone in South Cambridgeshire who could benefit from a mobile warden?

More info below ⬇