Moving to Ackworth: The 2026 Area Guide for Pontefract’s Village Gem
By Whitegates Pontefract | April 2026 There’s a moment most people have when they first drive into Ackworth. The stone buildings, the village cricket ground, the sense that life here moves at a pace you actually chose rather than one that was chosen for you. It’s the kind of place that appears on a shortlist […]
The New PRS Database: A Landlord’s Guide to Early Compliance and Registration
The UK rental market is entering a new phase of regulation, with the proposed Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database forming a key part of the government’s wider reforms. Designed to improve transparency, standards and accountability, this database will require landlords to formally register both themselves and their rental properties. For landlords, this represents a shift […]
Rent in Advance: A Landlord’s Guide to Risk, Compliance and Best Practice
In today’s evolving rental landscape, landlords must adapt to new legislation while continuing to protect their income and minimise risk. One area that has come under greater scrutiny is the practice of requesting rent in advance. With the Renters’ Rights Act now shaping how tenancies are structured and managed, landlords need to approach upfront rent […]