Blog & Market News
Insights on London property, guides for tenants and landlords, and tips for living in the UK.
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.
Japan Sales & Lettings Agency
28 April 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.
25 March 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.
15 March 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.
10 March 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.
15 February 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.
14 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.
16 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.
18 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.
20 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.
22 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.
23 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.
25 June 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.
28 June 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.
30 June 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.
2 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.
5 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.
7 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.
9 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.
12 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.
14 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.
16 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.
19 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.
21 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.
23 July 2026