RF&O Lettings

RF&O Lettings At R F & O Properties Ltd we pride ourselves on offering a reliable and efficient service to both landlords and tenants.

We pride ourselves on giving a high quality standard of service to both
Landlords and Tenants. Our aim is to provide you with as much advice and assistance as we can to guide you through the obligations of renting your property and to help you with any queries you may have relating to the Property Rental Market. We will try and make the decision as simple as possible and hopefully you will enjoy hassle free income and profitable investment. Tenants looking for a new home can register their details with us and be the first to be notified of new properties as they become available. R F & O Properties deal with a wide variety of properties in all price ranges.

15/09/2026

The National Landlord Register is coming…

What are renters searching for online?The most recently published data from Rightmove and Zoopla give us a good indicati...
03/09/2026

What are renters searching for online?

The most recently published data from Rightmove and Zoopla give us a good indication of some of the most important keywords potential tenants are searching for online.

Rightmove reports that ‘pet-friendly’ searches remain at number one, while the 2026 rental market is showing an increasing focus on affordability and running costs.

Zoopla is also highlighting key features such as gardens, garages/parking and pet-friendly properties as important considerations for renters in the current market — alongside the growing focus on affordability.

For landlords and agents like ourselves, it's therefore important to make sure these features are clearly highlighted when marketing a property.

Where applicable, the following phrases could also help showcase the property's appeal to today's tenants:

Energy efficient
Double glazing
Good EPC rating
New boiler
Modern heating
Well insulated
Low maintenance

Of course, it's important that any claims made in a property advert are accurate and genuinely apply to the property.

The rental market is always evolving — and so is what tenants are looking for.

If you're a landlord in Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire area, we're happy to discuss how you can make your property stand out to today's renters.

Average monthly rents have risen across Derby, Nottingham and surrounding areas to an average of £934 which is an increa...
27/08/2026

Average monthly rents have risen across Derby, Nottingham and surrounding areas to an average of £934 which is an increase of 2.35% over the past 12 months!

If you would like to discuss your rental property, please give us a call!

Alongside changes to tenancy structures, possession grounds and tenant protections, the introduction of the Private Rent...
19/08/2026

Alongside changes to tenancy structures, possession grounds and tenant protections, the introduction of the Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database will create a new framework for transparency and accountability across England’s rental market.

The PRS Database will be a national register of landlords and privately rented properties. It forms part of the Government’s wider ambition to professionalise the private rented sector, improve standards and ensure landlords, tenants and local authorities have access to key information.

Landlords will be required to register themselves and the properties they let. The information and evidence required is expected to include:

-Landlord contact details

-Property addresses

-Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) information

-Gas safety certification

-Electrical safety documentation

-Evidence of compliance with relevant legal obligations

The database is intended to make it easier to identify landlords and properties, improve transparency and support local authorities in monitoring and enforcing legal requirements.

For landlords, registration will become an important part of their ongoing compliance responsibilities. The precise information required and the implementation timetable will be determined by the regulations introducing the scheme.

The new rules that came in as of the 1st May 2026 mean landlords may only increase rent once per year / 12 month period....
29/07/2026

The new rules that came in as of the 1st May 2026 mean landlords may only increase rent once per year / 12 month period.

They must do this by using a formal Section 13 Notice whilst providing at least 2 months’ notice.

The increase must be in-line with the local market prices. This is the talking point as 'market value' is a discussion in itself...

For any queries, give us a call

Britain has a new Prime Minister: Mr Andy Burnham.As 7th PM in a decade and a landlord himself, his appointment has spar...
23/07/2026

Britain has a new Prime Minister: Mr Andy Burnham.
As 7th PM in a decade and a landlord himself, his appointment has sparked debate about what it could mean for property investors.

Burnham’s record sends mixed signals. As Mayor of Greater Manchester, he backed measures such as rent controls, higher fines for non-compliant landlords and stronger housing standards. He has also argued that land is undertaxed and previously suggested replacing stamp duty with a land value tax. These positions have led some landlords to worry about a tougher regulatory environment.

However, Burnham has also supported grants to improve energy efficiency, championed better standards through the Good Landlord Charter and consistently argued for greater devolution, infrastructure investment and regional economic growth. His record suggests he favours both incentives and enforcement rather than being simply anti-landlord.

Rent controls remain a big concern. Burnham has previously endorsed measures to limit rent increases but Scotland’s experience has shown the potential downsides, including reduced investment, lower housing supply and continued rent growth. With Labour committed to its current manifesto, introducing similar controls in England and Wales may not be a priority.

On tax, Burnham has criticised stamp duty and expressed interest in replacing it with a land value tax. While abolishing stamp duty may be welcomed by many, the overall impact would depend on what replaced it, making any potential changes difficult to judge.

Perhaps Burnham’s strongest track record is on regional growth. During his time as Mayor, Greater Manchester experienced economic expansion and house price growth, driven by long-term regeneration, local decision-making and investment. If similar policies are rolled out nationally, landlords may benefit from stronger regional economies and increased housing development.

Ultimately, while Burnham’s rhetoric may have unsettled landlords, his actions may prove more pragmatic. The biggest challenge is likely to be uncertainty rather than any single policy.

For now, landlords are best served by staying informed and avoiding knee-jerk reactions.

Since the 1st May 2026 you can only give your tenant notice, under section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 to end the tenancy....
14/07/2026

Since the 1st May 2026 you can only give your tenant notice, under section 8 of the Housing Act 1988 to end the tenancy.

This means that you will need to have a valid reason, known as a ground for possession, to end the tenancy.
(We have posts on the specific grounds coming soon)

For a section 8 notice to be valid:
You will need to use Form 3A. It must have included the right amount of notice.

You need to fully set out the cause of use of the ground on which you intend to rely and the reasons why you think the ground applies.

It is important to fill in your notice of possession (Form 3A) correctly. If you need to take court action, your claim could be dismissed or delayed if the notice of possession is incomplete or inaccurate.

Previous tenancy agreements may have allowed a landlord to evict a tenant without a specific reason, this was known as a...
10/07/2026

Previous tenancy agreements may have allowed a landlord to evict a tenant without a specific reason, this was known as a Section 21 eviction.

Since the 1st of May 26 this is no longer possible and the use of a Section 21 does not apply.

Instead a landlord will need a legal reason to evict a tenant. These reasons are known as ‘grounds for possession’.

We will go into grounds in more detail in the near future but a quick summary is as follows:

• If the tenant /’s have not paid your rent on time

• If the tenant /’s, others living with the tenant, or visitors commit antisocial behaviour in or near the property

• If the tenant /’s, or others living with the tenant, do not care for the property properly

• If the tenancy was for certain purposes, for example it was connected to your employment, or was for temporary or supported accommodation

A tenant cannot be required to leave under some grounds for the first 12 months of a tenancy.

These are:

• if the landlord intends to sell the property

• if the landlord or their family member wants to move into the property

R&FO have won the British Property Award for 2025-26...You may recognise this award as we have posted about it before. W...
06/07/2026

R&FO have won the British Property Award for 2025-26...

You may recognise this award as we have posted about it before.

We have now won this in:
2020-2021,
2022-2023,
2023-2024,
2024-2025
& Now
2025-2026.

Very proud of the whole team!

The term ‘Assured Shorthold Tenancy’ (AST) was the name of the private rented tenancy system until 1st of May 2026, AST’...
30/06/2026

The term ‘Assured Shorthold Tenancy’ (AST) was the name of the private rented tenancy system until 1st of May 2026, AST’s have now been abolished.
Any tenancy previously called an AST will automatically become an ‘Assured Periodic Tenancy’ (APT). The tenancy has not ended because of this change and will continue on under the new guidelines.
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about these guidelines

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