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Here’s What We’re Doing to Support Landlords After Renters Reform

February 17, 2026
10:39 am

At Hinch Property Management, we have spent time looking carefully at how these changes affect landlords in real terms. Our focus has not been on reacting emotionally to reform, but on understanding how landlords actually operate and what support genuinely helps.

February 13, 2026
8:02 am

One of the most practical changes introduced through Renters Reform is the impact of shorter tenant notice periods. With tenancies now operating on a periodic basis, tenants are able to leave with as little as two months’ notice and can do so at any point during the tenancy.

February 4, 2026
8:21 am

The removal of Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) represents one of the most significant changes to the private rental sector in a generation. While much of the public discussion has focused on tenant rights, many private landlords are asking a more practical question...

November 1, 2025
1:13 pm

Many landlords assume that professional inventories are only necessary for furnished properties. After all, what’s there to document in an empty property?

October 17, 2025
12:03 pm

Landlords can sometimes view professional property inventories as an unnecessary expense, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.

October 6, 2025
1:38 pm

As a landlord, conducting your own property inventories might seem like a straightforward way to save money. However, DIY inventory mistakes can end up costing you far more than the professional service fee you were trying to avoid.

March 19, 2025
8:12 am

We're pleased to announced that Hinch Property Management has been awarded certification from Alcumus SafeContractor for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace.

February 19, 2025
11:33 am

In this case study, we explore a tenancy spanning 4 years and 3 months in a part-furnished 2-bedroom apartment in Central London. The property had a security deposit of £1,700, which was expected to cover any damages or dilapidations beyond fair wear and tear.

November 14, 2024
12:17 pm

At Hinch Property Management, we believe that continuous training is essential for maintaining high standards and adapting to the evolving needs of the property inventory industry. This autumn, we held our annual training session specifically tailored for our property inventory clerks.

October 18, 2022
10:24 am

Read about our latest industry award and experience at the ESTAS

May 11, 2022
12:49 pm

We are excited to announce that we are currently seeking applicants for the Inventory Clerk Role. This dynamic role will involve you representing our growing company by carrying out Inventory reports, Check In and Check Out reports on any particular day.

November 24, 2021
11:58 am

Hinch PM staff and clerks were treated to a special seminar last week from TDS Ambassador (and former Director of Customer Services) John King.

Industry Blog Articles

Here’s What We’re Doing to Support Landlords After Renters Reform

Shorter Tenant Notice: Are You Ready for Reactive Check Outs?

The End of ASTs: What It Really Means for Private Landlords

Why Unfurnished Properties Need Inventories Too

How Professional Inventories Save Landlords Money

Common DIY Inventory Mistakes That Cost Landlords Money

We’re SafeContractor Approved!

Case Study: A Challenging End to a 4-Year Tenancy

Autumn Training Session for Our Property Inventory Clerks

ESTAS Supplier Of The Year 2022

We’re Hiring Inventory Clerks

Our Most Advanced Clerk Training To Date

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