Ariston Property Blog

Wow, what a year. When the fireworks crackled and lit up our skies with their colourful magic last New Year’s Eve and our hearts were filled with hopes and dreams of the year to come, none of us expected what was coming.

You’re standing at a window, but instead of staring at your reflection your eyes meet with those relatives that you are longing to hug and just spend some physical time with. This year, with all its rules and constraints, has torn us apart, but also brought us closer together in many ways.

Oh the days when we could wander around a shop with carefree abandonment. Yet here we are in the Covid era, having to adapt and change from the norm. The property market is very much open but, as you’ll know, things have changed.

While there is a lot of talk about heightened demand for property, it shouldn’t be overlooked there is significant demand for rental property. Also, much like the demand for property, there has been a change in what is hot right now in the rental market.

A walk through North London right now is a heart-breaking sight: the shops are shut except for take away or click and collect, and the streets are deserted. Working from home, for many, has become the norm as we buckle down to another lockdown.

It is vital landlords stay up to date with all regulations, and what changes might occur. If you don’t stay in touch with regulatory changes, you run the risk of financial penalties and severe punishments.