Landlord Blog

A complete guide to selling a rental property in 2026: capital gains tax, ending a tenancy to sell, conveyancing obligations and timing your exit.

Fixed-term ASTs are abolished from May 2026. What this means for tenancies, rent reviews, possession rights and management.

A complete UK landlord guide to HMO conversion: planning permission, licensing, room standards, fire safety and step-by-step compliance.

Selective licensing guide for UK landlords: what it is, where schemes apply, how to apply, licence rules, fees and penalties.

UK landlord guide to carbon monoxide alarm regulations – what the 2022 rules require, which rooms apply and how to stay compliant.

A comparison of the three government-approved deposit protection schemes - DPS, TDS and myDeposits, to help landlords choose the right one.

The PRS database requires all private landlords in England to register under the Renters' Rights Act. What to register, the timeline and penalties.

HMO fire safety requirements for landlords: fire risk assessments, alarms, fire doors, lighting, testing and penalties.

MEES 2026 for UK landlords: EPC C by 2030, cost cap, exemptions, £30,000 fines and how to make your rental property compliant.

UK landlords need to know about rent guarantee insurance – what it covers, how much it costs, and how to choose the right policy.

How to carry out a right to rent check in England in 2026, including manual checks, the online service, List A/B, penalties and records.

Step-by-step guide to Section 8 eviction timelines in 2026, from serving notice to court possession and bailiff enforcement.

Mandatory HMO licensing guide for UK landlords: who needs a licence, how to apply, rules, fees, standards and penalties.

UK landlord guide to smoke alarm regulations – what the law requires, where alarms must go, testing duties and the penalties for non-compliance.

Landlord tax deductions for UK property owners: what HMRC allows, what it doesn’t, and how to claim on self-assessment.