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Accidents and unexpected issues can happen in any tenancy. At CGT Lettings, we combine professional inventories, in-person check-ins, regular inspections, and innovative tools like condensation meters to protect your property at every stage. Our Damage Protection policy ensures landlords are covered for accidental, malicious, or theft-related damage — giving peace of mind and keeping investments in top condition.

The UK rental supply crisis has spread beyond cities into towns and suburbs, with demand far outstripping supply. For Gloucestershire landlords, this presents both challenges and opportunities. Traditional single-let strategies may no longer deliver the best returns or meet tenant demand. By converting properties into HMOs or embracing flexible models such as room lets and short stays, landlords can increase yields, reduce risk, and provide affordable housing solutions. With affordability pressures, demographic shifts, and legislative changes on the horizon, the landlords who innovate now will be best placed to succeed in the future.

A new Yopa survey reveals the lengths parents go to secure school places, with many overstretching financially, renting in catchment areas, or compromising on their dream home. Nearly a third of parents move specifically for schools, and competition often pushes prices above asking. Against this national backdrop, Cheltenham and Gloucestershire stand out for their exceptional and versatile education options—from outstanding state schools to world-renowned independents like Cheltenham College. For parents, including myself as my daughter begins her first school journey, the sacrifices are worth it. Education remains the most important investment any family can make, and Gloucestershire offers some of the very best choices in the South of England.

Over one in five privately rented homes in England currently fail to meet the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) — soon to be extended to the private rental sector under the Renters Rights Bill. While many landlords face costly upgrades by 2035, CGT is already delivering these standards today through proactive inspections, trusted contractor partnerships, tenant education, and evidence-based property management. This future-ready approach protects landlords, supports tenants, and ensures compliance years ahead of schedule.

CGT Lettings in Quedgeley has been very helpful to me and my partner on finding a place, we had the pleasure of dealing with Lexi who responded very quickly to all our emails and enquires and was helpful in general. Would recommend CGT Lettings to anyone looking to move.