Arnolds Keys Blog
Insights and updates on the property market. Featuring opinion pieces and brand news across residential, commercial and agricultural sectors.
THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING YOUR VALUE
24 January 2026
Last month’s announcement that the Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) cap would be increased from £1 million to £2.5 million, coupled with the Budget announcement to... Read more >
OPENNESS IS THE KEY TO AVOIDING SERVICE CHARGE DISPUTES
21 January 2026
One of the biggest points of contention between commercial landlords and tenants are service charges – sometimes viewed as an ‘add-on extra’ to rents, and which can run into tens... Read more >
SIX NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR NEW LANDLORDS
16 January 2026
Since the start of January, I have already helped several first-time landlords prepare to take the step into the private rented sector, writes Catherine Hunt. Read more >
PLANNING ON SELLING YOUR HOME IN 2026? HERE ARE SIX RESOLUTIONS TO HELP YOU
9 January 2026
The new year has certainly seen lots of new properties launched onto the market, but it is of course far too early to say how healthy that market is going... Read more >
IMPROVING CROP ROTATION – USING COVER CROPS
20 December 2025
All farmers should appreciate that soil is their most precious asset and the current focus on soil health is nothing new. Read more >
LOOKING BACK: A SURPRISINGLY ROBUST YEAR IN COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
17 December 2025
I’m not sure many people were optimistic about the economy as they sang ‘Auld Lang Syne’ at the start of 2025, but as we approach the end of the year,... Read more >
SHARING RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAKING RENTED HOMES WINTER-PROOF
12 December 2025
As Christmas approaches, the mercury heads south, and storms Claudia and Bram dump inches of rain on our region, the attention of both landlords and tenants turns to making sure... Read more >
PREPARING FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR
5 December 2025
Whatever your take on last week’s Budget, I think we can all agree that it is a relief that it has at last happened, and that the many weeks and... Read more >