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11/09/2026

A landlord in Sutton-in-Ashfield rang us ready to sell his three-bed. Not because the numbers said sell. Because the headlines did.

Every year before a Budget, the same speculation does the rounds and pushes good landlords toward rushed decisions. This time it was capital gains tax rumours.

Here's the thing: CGT on residential property in England is unchanged for 2026/27, still 18% and 24% depending on your tax band, with the £3,000 annual allowance intact. A rise is speculation, not policy, according to commentary from tax specialists like Blick Rothenberg. 📊

We sat down, ran his actual figures, and looked at what the property was really earning versus what a rushed sale would cost him. Local rents in NG17 are holding steady too, averaging around £834pcm. Nothing about his situation had actually changed.

He kept the house. Tenant's still there. No fire sale, no regret. 🏠

If speculation has you thinking about selling, don't decide on a headline. Get the real numbers first with Ask Property Notts: https://www.askestateagent.co.uk

Have you ever nearly made a big property decision based on rumour rather than fact? Tell us what happened.

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11/09/2026

To Let - Dunsil Road, Mansfield, 2 Bedrooms

Situated in the heart of Mansfield, Woodhouse, this charming two-bedroom town house offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, ideal for those seeking a well-appointed home in a vibrant community.

11/09/2026

To Let - Spencer Street, Mansfield, 1 Bedroom

ASK PROPERTY are pleased to offer this lovely double ensuite room in Mansfield to the open rental market

11/09/2026

To Let - Wellbeck Street, Mansfield, 1 Bedroom

Welcome to this newly renovated HMO property in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. This property is new to the market and offers 1 bedroom for rent. The shared bathroom and kitchen provide a comfortable living space for tenants looking for affordable accommodation in a convenient location.

10/09/2026

Quick one for landlords and letting agents in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire: if you've served the Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet by sending a link in an email or text, I need to stop you right there — that doesn't count. 😬

Here's what actually works:
1️⃣ Download the exact PDF from the gov.uk page yourself, every time — not a saved copy from months ago.
2️⃣ Every named tenant on the agreement needs their own copy, not just the main contact.
3️⃣ Hand it over or attach the PDF file directly — a link is invalid.
4️⃣ If a managing agent runs the property, the agent must give it too, even if the landlord already has.
5️⃣ Log the date and method. It's the step everyone skips and the one that saves you later.

Good news buried in here: you don't need to re-issue your existing tenancy agreements for this. The Information Sheet sits alongside your current paperwork.

If all this admin sounds like exactly the kind of thing you'd rather not think about, that's fair enough — it's why we exist. Let Ask Property Notts handle your compliance paperwork. Enquire at https://www.askestateagent.co.uk

Have you run into this Information Sheet mix-up yet, or did you catch it in time? Tell me in the comments 👇

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10/09/2026

To Let - Common Road, Huthwaite, 1 Bedroom

ASK are pleased to offer this double ensuite room in a house share on Common Road in Huthwaite.

09/09/2026

To Let - Russell Street, Sutton In Ashfield, 1 Bedroom

ASK are pleased to offer this stunning 6 bed house share in the heart of Sutton in Ashfield

09/09/2026

Quick one for any HMO landlords in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire following me here 👇

I keep hearing the same wrong number. Landlords tell me they've got until 2028 to sort their EPC rating. That figure's out of date - the confirmed deadline is 1 October 2030, when privately rented homes (HMOs included) need an EPC rating of C or above.

Here's the bit that catches people out even more: it's not a per-room rating. An HMO gets ONE whole-building EPC. So if you've got a Victorian conversion with a single boiler and no wall insulation, that whole building is being scored together - and a lot of that older East Midlands stock is sitting in bands D or E right now.

The penalties for non-compliance have gone up too, with fines reaching as much as £30,000 per property. That's not a number to leave until 2029.

My honest advice? Get your building assessed now, price the works, and spread them over the next few years rather than racing everyone else to the same contractors in 2028-29.

We're offering a free HMO compliance check if you want to know exactly where your property stands - details at https://www.askestateagent.co.uk

Are you an HMO landlord who's still budgeting around 2028? Tell me in the comments, I'd genuinely like to know how widespread this is.

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08/09/2026

Landlords — quick one for you. 🐾

If your tenancy agreement still has a flat 'no pets' line and you think that settles it, it's worth a second look. Under the Renters' Rights Act, tenants can now request permission to keep a pet, and landlords can't unreasonably refuse. That doesn't mean you must say yes to everything — it means a blanket refusal with no reasoning behind it won't hold up.

Two more changes worth knowing:

🚫 Rent bidding wars are banned — you can't accept an offer above the advertised rent, even if a tenant offers more.

📅 Rent increases are now capped at once a year, and must be set at market rate.

We talk to landlords across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire every week who are still working off older tenancy templates. If any of this makes you want to double-check your own paperwork, get in touch — we manage lettings across the region and can walk you through what needs updating.

Have you had a pet request from a tenant recently? How did you handle it?

Full article: https://www.askestateagent.co.uk/properties.aspx

07/09/2026

51 days until the Autumn Budget — and it's already changing how people are buying and selling around Mansfield and Sutton-in-Ashfield. 🏡

Here's what I keep telling clients: there's a big difference between what's confirmed and what's just rumour. The property income tax rise for landlords from April 2027? That's confirmed, and it's a real deadline worth planning around. A capital gains tax hike this October? That's speculation — CGT hasn't actually moved.

Meanwhile the numbers show the market cooling slightly (Nationwide reported average UK prices dipped in August), but I'm not seeing panic. I'm seeing hesitation — sellers holding off, pricing cautiously, waiting for clarity that might not even change much once it arrives.

If you're on the fence about listing before 28 October, a valuation costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Let's talk it through properly rather than guessing from headlines.

What are you hearing from your own street or your own landlord mates about the Budget? Genuinely curious whether this matches what others are seeing. 👇

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