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Ben Temple / Nov 25, 2025

Student Lets and Ground 4A Under the Renters’ Rights Bill - What Landlords Need to Know

Ben Temple / Nov 03, 2025

The End of Section 21: What London Landlords Need to Do Now

Ben Temple / Oct 05, 2025

Where London Landlords Are Losing Money - And How to Fix It

Ben Temple / Sep 22, 2025

Short Lets vs Long Lets in London: Which Strategy Delivers Better Yields?

Ben Temple / Aug 26, 2025

How Portfolio Reviews and Sales Preparation Can Transform Landlord Returns

Ben Temple / Jul 15, 2025

EPC Regulations for Landlords: What’s Changing by 2028?

Ben Temple / Jun 17, 2025

How to Make a Buy-to-Let Mortgage Work Harder for You

Ben Temple / May 23, 2025

Renters’ Rights Bill Update: What Landlords Need to Know Now

Ben Temple / May 14, 2025

What Most London Property Management Companies Get Wrong - And How Rocket Does It Differently

Ben Temple / Apr 23, 2025

London Property Management That Works for Landlords - Not Against Them

Ben Temple / Apr 10, 2025

Why Selling with Rocket Is Smarter Than Going It Alone

Ben Temple / Mar 26, 2025

Leasehold vs. Commonhold: The Flat Ownership Reform Every Landlord Should Know About

Ben Temple / Mar 04, 2025

Maximising Rental Income with Rocket Stays: The Smart Short-Let Solution

Ben Temple / Feb 26, 2025

Why the UK Remains a Top Buy-to-Let Market – And How Rocket Delivers Superior Rental Yields

Ben Temple / Feb 12, 2025

Lettings & Property Management fees: How Much Does It Cost and What’s Included?

Ben Temple / Feb 05, 2025

Stamp Duty Changes from March 31, 2025 – What Buyers Need to Know

Ben Temple / Jan 27, 2025

Property Market Predictions 2025 – Insights from Rocket Property Management

Ben Temple / Jan 21, 2025

£7,000 Fines for Landlords: Are You Prepared?

Ben Temple / Jan 10, 2025

Renters’ Rights Bill: Why Educating Landlords and Tenants Matters

Ben Temple / Dec 30, 2024

A Landlord’s Guide to Section 8 Evictions Under the Renters’ Rights Bill

Ben Temple / Dec 18, 2024

Section 13 Notices: Understanding Rent Increases Under The Renters’ Rights Bill

Ben Temple and Gavin Stebbing / Dec 06, 2024

Choosing the Right Structure for Residential Property Investments: A Guide by Rocket Property Management and WSM Accounting Services

Ben Temple / Nov 22, 2024

Landlord Compliance Checklist: Safeguarding Your Investment and Tenant Satisfaction

Ben Temple / Nov 15, 2024

Rocket’s Take: How the Budget Impacts Property

Ben Temple / Nov 13, 2024

Stamp Duty Land Tax: Practical advice based on experience…

Ben Temple / Oct 24, 2024

Let’s Give the Renters Rights Bill a Chance…

Ben Temple / Oct 18, 2024

A Renter's Guide to Finding Trustworthy Property Agents in London

Ben Temple / Oct 17, 2024

Exploring Wandsworth: A Property Management Guide

Ben Temple / Oct 07, 2024

London Property Market Report: October 2024

Ben Temple / Oct 01, 2024

7 Key Factors to Consider as a Landlord before Hiring a Property Management Company

Ben Temple / Sep 18, 2024

How the Renters Rights Bill Will Impact Landlords: What You Need to Know

Ben Temple / Sep 16, 2024

Furnished vs. Unfurnished: What's Best for Your Rental Property?

Ben Temple / Sep 04, 2024

9 Essential Tips Every New or Aspiring Landlord Should Know

Ben Temple / Aug 20, 2024

Smart Refurbishments with Rocket: Ensuring Quality and Cost-Efficiency

Ben Temple / Aug 14, 2024

Managing Contractors: The Rocket Property Management Approach

Ben Temple / Aug 02, 2024

Leasehold Reform 2024: Impacts and Opportunities for Landlords

Ben Temple / Jul 24, 2024

Maximising Rental Yield in London: A Landlord's Guide to Success

Ben Temple / Jul 10, 2024

From Challenges to Opportunities: The Evolving Landscape of Buy-to-Let Investing

Ben Temple / Jun 23, 2024

What the Election Means for Landlords: A Look at Party Manifestos

Ben Temple / Jun 18, 2024

Avoid Tricky Agent Contracts: A Must-Read Guide

Ben Temple / Jun 10, 2024

Get to know what licenses you need as a London landlord!

Ben Temple / May 24, 2024

Understanding and Challenging Service Charges: Insights from Rocket & Bawtrys

Ben Temple / May 09, 2024

How Rocket's Commitment to Service and Transparency Transformed My Property Management Experience

Ben Temple / Apr 25, 2024

What is the best time of year to rent out your London property?

Ben Temple / Apr 02, 2024

Significant changes to the Renters Reform Bill: What Landlords need to know.

Ben Temple / Mar 27, 2024

Switching Property Agents: Easier Than You Think and More Beneficial Than You Know

Ben Temple / Mar 08, 2024

How to stage a property for rental or sale?

Ben Temple / Feb 28, 2024

What insurance is available to landlords?

Ben Temple / Feb 22, 2024

London Property: A Stable Investment

Ben Temple / Feb 12, 2024

Buying Property at Auction

Ben Temple / Jan 21, 2024

How to calculate London property prices for rental or sale

Ben Temple / Jan 11, 2024

Renters Reform Bill: A guide for landlords

Ben Temple / Dec 29, 2023

Rocket Property Market Predictions for 2024

Ben Temple / Dec 13, 2023

Good news for leaseholders, bad news for freeholders

Ben Temple / Dec 13, 2023

Freeholds and leaseholds explained

Ben Temple / Nov 30, 2023

How your agent could be deceiving you...

Ben Temple / Nov 22, 2023

Times are tough, but opportunities are coming in the property market

Ben Temple / Nov 09, 2023

Renters Reform Bill update – Landlords get organised!

Ben Temple / Nov 16, 2023

A message for environmentally conscious landlords

Ben Temple / Oct 31, 2023

A safe pair of hands for overseas based London landlord’s

Ben Temple / Oct 24, 2023

Why London property is a good place to invest your money

Ben Temple / Oct 12, 2023

An open letter to Rishi Sunak and Sadiq Khan

Ben Temple / Oct 05, 2023

Small Fixes

Ben Temple / Aug 28, 2023

Overview of the latest legal updates for property owners

Ben Temple / Sep 14, 2023

Advice for Landlords part 3

Ben Temple / Sep 07, 2023

Advice for Landlords Part 2

Ben Temple / Sep 01, 2023

Advice for Landlords Part 1: Rightmove and Zoopla

Ben Temple / Aug 10, 2023

Renters reform Frequently Asked Questions

Ben Temple / Aug 15, 2023

Obstructive agents must be stopped!

Ben Temple / Aug 08, 2023

Now is the time to act...the renters reform bill

Ben Temple / Jul 28, 2023

Reflection on our 1 year anniversary of Rocket PM

Ben Temple / Jul 18, 2023

Tenants can help themselves by helping their landlords

Ben Temple / Jun 29, 2023

Why should you buy to let in 2023?

Ben Temple / Jun 08, 2023

Renters reform bill misses a trick and fails to help landlords or tenants

Ben Temple / Apr 28, 2023

Managing Agents Profiteering From Poor Contractors

Ben Temple / Mar 27, 2023

Say Goodbye to Damp Woes

Ben Temple / Mar 27, 2023

Why Do Letting Agents Get Renewal Rents So Wrong?

Ben Temple / Mar 27, 2023

Has Your Ex-Lettings Agent Kept Your Money?

Ben Temple / Mar 27, 2023

Reinvesting Capital  in Your Portfolio