Around 2011, whilst renovating and letting a student HMO together, old friends and proud Bristolians Adam Kershaw and Maxwell Hope made a plan, Max would continue his work as a property developer and Adam would find work with a local Estate Agency and learn the ropes with the aim of rejoining and opening their own Property Management business. Two years later and the time was right.
With Max’s experience in property development and Adam’s new found experience in Lettings and Property Management, Hopewell was formed in 2013.
With very humble beginnings Hopewell started life managing the directors personal portfolio of students properties as well as properties for friends and family. Fast forward to 2020 and Hopewell now have a Sales department working out of the Clifton Village office and manage over 220 properties from our lettings HQ on Prince Street.
The passion remains and the adventure continues…
Our friendly close knit team are all Bristol residents and hugely passionate about the city and what it has to offer visitors. This passion for Bristol comes through in everything we do, whether it’s passing our local knowledge on to our customers or finding people the right properties in the right areas.
We have plenty of opinions on what’s hot in Bristol right now, as well as the unique character and charm of so many different areas and suburbs, so be sure to ask!
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A Guide to Property Tax for Landlords
Most people purchase a buy-to-let property because they want to make an investment. While the return is likely to be good, either through the money you make in rent or when you sell the property later, it’s important to know that you will need to pay tax at every stage of your investment: when you… Read more
5 Things To Know Before Purchasing a Buy-To-Let Property
The past decade has been rough for most sectors. But despite an EU exit, soaring inflation, and a pandemic, the UK’s Buy-To-Let market continues to endure. The sector has grown by £215 billion over the past five years. Its total value now stands at £1.7 trillion. Even with new Stamp Duty surcharges and decreased tax… Read more
8 Ways to Keep Your Rental Property Costs Down
Letting property can be a very lucrative business. Landlords in the UK earn £15,000 on average. However, that’s before taxes and operating costs. Expenses from major repairs and sudden void periods can also cleave into your profit. Maximising the income you take home from your rental property requires a bit of digging and meticulous planning.… Read more
Five Fire Safety Regulations Every Residential Landlord Should Know
A fire in the home is a devastating event that can happen surprisingly easily. House fires claim the lives of over 200 people in the UK every year, with the majority of these fatalities taking place between 10pm and 6pm, when people are asleep. During sleep, your sense of smell decreases to being almost non-existent,… Read more
How To Deal With Difficult Tenants
In most cases tenants of a rental property will be responsible and sensible, and treat your property with respect. Unfortunately there will always be some exceptions to the rule, who create difficulty and stress for you as a landlord. Here are some of the issues that might arise with difficult tenants, and how they should… Read more
Fully Managed Letting Service vs Let-Only Service: Which One Should You Choose?
There are many different types of landlords out there. Some people want to invest in property as a business and decide on a hands-on approach. Others want to build a property portfolio without having to spend time managing tenants. And yet more and more people are becoming landlords without really planning to, perhaps because they… Read more
