Landlords in Bury St Edmunds – Let Your Property with Confidence
Letting a property in Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding Norfolk/Suffolk area requires more than simply finding a tenant. With increasing legislation and compliance requirements, landlords must ensure their property is legally compliant while maximising rental income and protecting their investment.
At Goymour Homes, we provide a professional letting and property management service, , supporting landlords at every stage — from marketing your property to full tenancy management all backed by local expertise and a commitment to delivering a professional, transparent service.
Landlord Responsibilities in the UK
As a landlord, you must meet a number of legal obligations under UK housing law, including:
- Providing a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
- Annual Gas Safety Certificate
- Electrical Safety (EICR) compliance every 5 years
- Installing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
- Completing Right to Rent checks
- Protecting deposits in a government-approved scheme
- Ensuring the property is safe, habitable and well maintained
Failure to comply with landlord legislation can result in fines, enforcement action, or difficulty regaining possession of your property.
Renters’ Rights Act - Key Changes for Landlords
The Renters’ Rights Act introduced major changes to the private rental sector in England, including the following:
- End of Section 21 Evictions
- Periodic Tenancies as Standard
Fixed-term agreements will transition to rolling periodic tenancies, giving tenants greater flexibility.
- New Grounds for Possession
-
Selling the property
- Moving back into the property
- Persistent rent arrears
Changes to Rent Increases
- Rent increases limited to once per year
- Must be served via Section 13 notice
Improved Rental Property Standards
Introduction of:
- A Decent Homes Standard for private landlords
- Greater enforcement by councils
- A national landlord register / property portal
Why Use a Professional Letting Agent in Suffolk?
Choosing an experienced local letting agent in Bury St Edmunds ensures compliance as we stay up to date with all legislation, it reduces your risk and maximised your rental income with accurate valuations and effective marketing to reduce any potential void periods and source fully referenced quality tenants.
We offer a range of services which can be matched to your requirements including:
Full Property Management
- Rent collection and arrears handling
- Property inspections and maintenance
- Tenant communication and support
- Legal notices and compliance management
- Tenant Find / Let Only Service
- Professional marketing across major portals
- Accompanied viewings
- Tenant referencing and checks
- Tenancy agreement preparation
Understanding Letting Agent Fees
Landlords often ask why certain fees apply. These are designed to cover the professional, legal and administrative work required to manage your tenancy correctly.
Tenancy Set-Up Fees
Cover:
- Marketing and advertising
- Viewings and tenant sourcing
- Referencing and compliance checks
- Legal tenancy documentation
Inventory & Check-In
A detailed inventory:
- Records property condition
- Protects deposit claims
- Provides legal evidence at the end of the tenancy
Legal Notices & Rent Reviews
Serving notices (e.g. rent increases):
- Must comply with strict legislation
- Require correct legal documentation and timing
Full details of our landlord fees can be found here.
Preparing Your Property to Let in Bury St Edmunds
Before marketing commences, we will attend and provide you with specific advice and information relating to your property including how to:
- Present the property in a clean and well-maintained condition
- Completing any repairs or necessary safety works
- Ensuring all compliance certificates are valid
- Setting a realistic rental price based on local market conditions
For expert advice on letting your property or understanding your legal responsibilities contact our lettings team on 01284 766884.