Shire Homes Lettings

11/06/2026

Local councils in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are changing!

Our area is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), the Government’s national programme to simplify how councils are structured in England.

It means from April 2028, the seven current county, district, city and unitary councils in our area will be replaced by a smaller number of new ‘unitary councils’ responsible for providing all the council services you access.

The Government is expected to announce which new councils will be created in July 2026. Whatever the decision, existing councils are working together to make sure the transition is as smooth as possible and ensure your services continue as normal without disruption.

We’ll keep you updated as soon as we know more.

04/06/2026

We've expressed serious concern following confirmation that the Government plans to create a Greater Cambridge urban development corporation 🏗️

While we support investment to tackle infrastructure challenges, we do not believe this should come at the cost of local democratic decision-making 🗳️

🏡 Our area is already one of the highest-performing in the country for delivering new homes - and that success is built on local knowledge, community involvement and accountability

We’re calling for genuine partnership with local councils - not decisions being taken away from the communities they affect

💬 "We are in the dark as to any details about how the development corporation will operate and frankly, we have more questions than answers."

Read more by following the link in the comments

28/05/2026

🚨 Important update for landlords – 31 May deadline 🚨

Under the new Renters’ Rights Act, all landlords must provide their tenants with the official Information Sheet explaining the changes to renting law by 31st May.

Failure to do this could result in fines of up to £7,000.
✅ The document must be given to each tenant individually
✅ It must be sent as a PDF or hard copy (not just a link)
✅ This applies to both new and existing tenancies

💚 The good news for Shire Homes Lettings landlords…
You don’t need to worry — we’ve got it covered.
At Shire Homes Lettings, we have already served the required Information Sheets to all our tenants and ensured full compliance ahead of the deadline.

📩 If you’re currently self-managing and feeling unsure about the new rules, get in touch — we’re here to help make lettings simple and stress-free.

27/05/2026

Unwanted kitchen items? Book a FREE doorstep collection⬇

Your unused kitchenware could help someone feel at home again. 🍽️💛

Many individuals and families are starting over with very little — and everyday essentials like pots, pans, plates, kettles, and cutlery can make a huge difference.

Instead of letting your spare kitchen items gather dust, donate them to someone who truly needs them. ♻️

We offer FREE doorstep collections, making it easy to give your unwanted kitchenware a second life.

Book a free collection here: www.anglodoorstepcollections.co.uk/fb📦🔗

21/05/2026

Now more than ever, Landlords need to know their rights ⚖

Repossession rules have changed 🏠

Make sure you know where you stand 👇

14/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re reflecting on one simple truth:
🏡 A safe home can change everything.

Mental health challenges and homelessness are closely linked—but with the right support and stable housing, people can begin to rebuild their lives.

We’re proud to support individuals and families by providing secure homes and a fresh start.

Because everyone deserves a place where they feel safe.

27/04/2026

🗞 With a big year ahead of us and the private rental sector as a whole, we have published our spring landlord newsletter today

⚖📰Outlining the changes introduced by the Renters' Rights Act, alongside the a look at the future of rental properties, with a view towards the future Decent Homes Standard. We've aimed to answer as many of the questions some of our landlords have had regarding how these changes will effect them and their properties. Helping to give peace of mind to our landlords, while also showing the benefits of our scheme with these new changes.

08/04/2026

It has been a little over a week since your food waste caddy collections began, and we have heard your questions and concerns. Please bear with us whilst our team get used to the new service, and keep reporting missed collections to help us improve: https://orlo.uk/EktDx

Here is a reminder of which items now go in which bin 🚮

🟦 Blue Bin / Recycling Bin (Dry Recycling)
Clean and dry paper, cardboard, plastic containers, metal and glass

🟩 Green Bin / Garden Waste
Grass cuttings, leaves, weeds, small branches, flowers and plants

⬛ Black / Dark Grey Bin (General Waste)
Nappies and sanitary products, tissues, paper towels, photographs, dirty pizza boxes, plastic cutlery, plastic film & crisp packets, polystyrene and broken items that can’t be recycled

⬜ Light Grey Caddy / Food Waste
Fruit & vegetable peelings, leftover food, tea bags & coffee grounds, bread, rice, pasta, meat & fish (raw or cooked), bones, eggshells

For more detailed information, go to: https://orlo.uk/NJley

12/03/2026

👉 We work closely with the Empty Homes Team, helping to turn empty properties that can quickly turn into money sinks, into properties which can bring you a steady income with minimal work thanks to our full-management Private Leasing Scheme.

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: +44 1954 713046

🏠✨ It’s National Empty Homes Week and we are reminding residents that support is available to help bring long‑empty properties back into use 💚

💡 If a home has been empty for 2+ years, owners may qualify for a reduced 5% VAT rate on renovations. We can also offer advice and support. Click the link in the first comment to find out more.

🏡💛Let’s turn empty spaces into lived‑in places!

12/03/2026

📢 Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Landlord Forum - Renters’ Rights

📅 12th March 2026
🕓 4:30pm - 7:30pm
📍 South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne, CB23 6EA

Landlords across Cambridgeshire are invited to join this FREE event hosted by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Private Sector Housing Group.

This forum will focus on support for landlords around renters’ rights, with further talks on waste services/bin provisions and energy efficiency/retrofit measures.

🔹 Networking: 4:30pm - 5pm
🔹 Presentations: 5pm - 7pm
🔹 Discussion & Q&A: 7pm - 7:30pm
🎤 Speaker information to follow soon!

📝 Closing date to register: 5pm on 10th March 2025

To register, click on the link in the comments below 👇