Blog & Market News
Insights on London property, guides for tenants and landlords, and tips for living in the UK.
Letting Your Property in Acton: Rental Demand and Yields
Acton sits at a useful crossroads in west London, well connected and steadily in demand from a broad mix of tenants. Here we look at what drives rental interest in the area, what shapes the return a landlord can realistically expect, and the practical steps that keep a let running smoothly.
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27 August 2026
Letting Your Property in Kensington: Market Overview for Landlords
A calm, practical overview of letting a home in Kensington: who tends to rent here, what kinds of properties let well, the standards every landlord now needs to meet, and how to present a home so it lets steadily.
25 August 2026
Letting Your Property in Ealing: What Landlords Need to Know
A practical guide for landlords letting in Ealing, covering local tenant demand, the legal framework after the Renters' Rights Act 2025, the safety and compliance basics, and how to present a home well in a competitive market.
22 August 2026
How to Repatriate Rental Income from the UK to Japan
A calm, practical guide for landlords based in Japan who let property in London: how rent reaches you overseas, what tax sits in the middle, and how to keep the whole flow tidy and compliant.
20 August 2026
Can I Use a Japanese-Speaking Agent to Manage My London Property?
If you own a London rental and would feel more at ease dealing with someone in Japanese, you can. Here is how a bilingual managing agent works in practice, and the legal duties that apply to every agent regardless of language.
18 August 2026
What Happens to My London Property While I Am Away?
If work or family takes you overseas, your London home does not have to sit idle or become a worry. Here is a calm, practical look at how a well-let, well-managed property looks after itself while you are away.
15 August 2026
How Are Rental Payments Handled for Overseas Landlords?
If you own a London rental but live abroad, the journey your rent takes from tenant to your account has a few extra steps. Here is how payments, deductions and tax obligations actually work for non-resident landlords.
13 August 2026
What Documents Do I Need to Let My Property from Abroad?
If you live overseas and want to let a property in London, the paperwork can feel daunting from a distance. This plain-English checklist walks through the documents and registrations you need in place before, during and after a tenancy begins.
11 August 2026
How Does JSLA Support Overseas Landlords?
Letting a London property while living abroad raises practical questions about tax, compliance and day-to-day management. Here is how JSLA helps overseas landlords stay informed and in control.
8 August 2026
What Is Non-Resident Landlord Tax in the UK?
If you live abroad and let a property in the UK, the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme decides how tax on your rent is handled. This plain-English guide explains who counts as a non-resident landlord, how the scheme works, and the practical steps that let you receive your rent without surprises.
6 August 2026
How to Manage a London Property from Dubai or Singapore
Letting a London home while you live in Dubai or Singapore is entirely workable with the right structure in place. Here is a calm, practical guide to compliance, tax, communication and choosing the help you need so the distance never becomes a problem.
4 August 2026
How to Manage a London Property from Japan
A practical guide for landlords based in Japan who own or are letting a property in London: what the law now expects, how to handle compliance, tax and day-to-day management remotely, and how to set things up so distance never becomes a problem.
1 August 2026
Can I Let My London Property If I Live Overseas?
Living abroad does not stop you letting your London home. Here is a calm, practical guide to the rules, the tax position and the day-to-day support an overseas landlord needs to do it well.
30 July 2026
What Are the Rules Around Pets in Rental Properties in London?
Pets are one of the most common requests landlords now field, and the rules have changed. Here is a calm, practical guide to where you stand, what you can ask for, and how to handle a request fairly.
28 July 2026
What Is the Property Ombudsman and Do I Have to Join?
A plain guide for London landlords to redress schemes: what the Property Ombudsman does, who actually has to join, and how this fits the wider rules now reshaping the private rented sector.
25 July 2026
What Are the New Section 8 Grounds for Possession?
Now that Section 21 'no-fault' evictions have ended, every possession claim in England must rely on a specific Section 8 ground. A plain-English guide for London landlords to the main grounds, the evidence you need, and how to get it right.
23 July 2026
How Do I Legally Increase Rent Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025?
Since 1 May 2026, there is only one lawful way to raise the rent on a private tenancy in England. Here is a calm, practical guide for London landlords on the Section 13 process, the once-a-year rule and what happens if your tenant challenges the increase.
21 July 2026
How Much Deposit Can I Charge Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025?
Deposit limits have not changed under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, but the surrounding rules matter more than ever. Here is what London landlords can charge, how to protect it, and the details that quietly catch people out.
18 July 2026
What Is the Deposit Protection Scheme in England?
If you take a deposit from a tenant in England, you are legally required to protect it in a government-approved scheme and give the tenant prescribed information. Here is a plain-English guide for London landlords to how deposit protection works, what the rules cover, and why getting it right matters.
16 July 2026
What Is an EICR and When Do I Need One?
An EICR is the electrical safety report every London landlord needs before letting. Here is what it covers, how often you need one, and what the results mean for your property.
14 July 2026
What Is a Gas Safety Certificate and How Do I Get One?
If your rental property has gas, the law requires an annual gas safety check by a qualified engineer. This plain-English guide explains what a Gas Safety Record is, who can issue one, what it covers, and how to stay compliant as a London landlord.
11 July 2026
What Is an EPC and Do I Need One to Let My Property in London?
An Energy Performance Certificate is one of the first documents a London landlord needs before letting. This plain-English guide explains what an EPC is, the minimum rating you need to let, how long it lasts, and where it sits alongside your other legal obligations.
9 July 2026
What Are My Legal Obligations as a Landlord in London?
Letting a property in London comes with a clear set of legal duties, from safety certificates and deposit protection to the changes brought in by the Renters' Rights Act 2025. This plain-English guide walks through what the law expects of you and where the common pitfalls lie.
7 July 2026
What Happens If My Tenant Stops Paying Rent?
Rent arrears are every landlord's quiet worry. Here is a calm, plain-English walk through what actually happens if a tenant stops paying, what the law now allows under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, and the practical steps that resolve most cases long before they reach a courtroom.
4 July 2026
What Are the Costs of Letting a Property in London?
Letting a property in London involves more than collecting rent. Here is a clear, honest breakdown of the costs a landlord can expect, from agent fees and compliance certificates to maintenance and tax.
2 July 2026
How Long Does It Take to Let a Property in London?
One of the first questions most landlords ask is how quickly their property will let. The honest answer is that it depends on a handful of factors you can largely control. This guide walks through what shapes the timeline, from first instruction to a signed tenancy, and how to keep it moving.
30 June 2026
Let Only vs Full Management: Which Is Right for You?
Choosing between a let-only and a full management service is one of the first decisions a London landlord makes. Here is a calm, practical look at what each covers, who each suits and how to weigh the difference.
27 June 2026
How to Choose the Right Letting Agent in London
A practical checklist for London landlords choosing a letting agent, covering professional accreditation, Client Money Protection, redress scheme membership, transparent fees and the questions worth asking before you instruct.
25 June 2026
What Is Full Property Management and Do I Need It?
A plain guide to what full property management actually covers, how it differs from a let-only service, and how to judge whether it is the right choice for your London rental.
25 June 2026
What Does a Letting Agent Do in London?
A plain guide to what a London letting agent actually does across the tenancy, from valuation and viewings to compliance, rent collection and end of tenancy, and how Let Only differs from Full Management.
23 June 2026
How to Find Good Tenants in London
A practical, lawful guide to finding and assessing reliable tenants in London, from marketing and referencing to right to rent checks and the new anti-discrimination rules.
20 June 2026
How Much Rent Can I Charge in London?
Setting the right rent for a London property means weighing comparable evidence, location, condition and demand, then working within the new rules on how and when you can raise it. Here is a practical guide for landlords.
18 June 2026
How to Let Your Property in London: A Complete Guide for Landlords
A clear, end-to-end walkthrough of letting a property in London, from getting it compliant and setting the rent to referencing, tenancy agreements and ongoing management.
16 June 2026
A Complete Guide to Renting in London for the First Time — For Japanese Expats and International Tenants
Everything you need to know about renting your first property in London, from searching to signing the tenancy agreement. Written with Japanese expats and international tenants in mind.
6 June 2026
Letting to Japanese Corporate Tenants in London: A Landlord's Guide
JSLA specialises in serving Japan's corporate expatriate community in London. Here we explain — from a landlord's perspective — the commercial characteristics this segment of the relocation market tends to bring: corporate-backed contracts, longer tenancy lengths, and document-driven handovers.
4 June 2026
West London & Ealing Property Market Update: Spring 2026
Analysis of current rental and sales trends across West London, including Ealing, Acton and Chiswick — with average prices, demand levels, and our forecast for the coming months.
2 June 2026
Renters' Rights Act 2025: What London Landlords Need to Know
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026, marking the biggest overhaul of private renting in England in over 30 years. A short, plain-English summary of what is different and what London landlords need to do.
30 May 2026
JSLA Opens New Kensington Office — Japanese Bilingual Property Agency Now in W8
We are delighted to announce the opening of our second office at 37 Kensington Church Street, expanding our Japanese bilingual service across West and Central London.
28 May 2026