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UK lettings compliance, explained
Clear, current guides to the rules every UK landlord and letting agent has to follow - what each obligation is, how often it renews, what it costs, and the penalties for getting it wrong.
Does a New Build Rental Need an EICR?
New builds need an Electrical Installation Certificate, not an EICR, for the first five years. The clock starts on the EIC date, not completion or move-in.
Tenancy Deposit Deadlines in Scotland: 30 Working Days
Scotland uses 30 working days from the tenancy start, three approved schemes, and a 1–3× penalty. It is not the English 30-day rule.
Does Rent Smart Wales Apply to My Situation?
If the property is in Wales, Rent Smart Wales applies. Landlords register; whoever does the letting or management work must hold a licence.
HMO Licence Thresholds After the Renters' Rights Act
Still 5+ occupiers for a mandatory HMO licence. The Act raised the civil penalty to £40,000 and doubled rent repayment orders - it did not move the occupancy threshold.
The Renters' Rights Act: The Ultimate Guide for Landlords & Letting Agents (2026)
What the Renters' Rights Act is, when it comes into force, the phased 2026 rollout, and every change - Section 21, periodic tenancies, the bidding ban and the fines for getting it wrong. The complete guide.
How to Choose Letting Agent Software (UK Buyer's Guide)
CRM, accounting, or compliance? A practical guide to the types of letting agent software, what large agencies need, and the features that actually keep you out of trouble.
The Complete UK Landlord Compliance Checklist (2026)
Gas, electrical, EPC, deposits, Right to Rent, alarms, licensing and more - every UK landlord obligation with its frequency and penalty, in one checklist.
How to Transition from ASTs to Assured Periodic Tenancies
ASTs are gone. Here's how fixed terms convert to rolling periodic assured tenancies, what you must serve to tenants, and how possession and rent work afterwards.
What Letting Agents Need to Know About the Rental Bidding Ban
Advertise a rent, and never invite or accept a higher offer. What the rental bidding ban means for agents - in your listings, viewings, offer handling and rent-in-advance rules.
How to Issue a Valid Section 8 Notice Under the New Rules
Section 21 is gone, so every possession claim now runs through Section 8. How to choose the right ground, give the correct notice period, and avoid the mistakes that get a notice thrown out.
The Letting Agent Compliance Guide (2026)
Redress, CMP, AML, fee transparency, the Tenant Fees Act, GDPR and more - the compliance duties that fall specifically on UK letting agents, in one place.
Letting Agent AML Compliance: Sanctions, Due Diligence and OFSI
Sanctions screening is mandatory for every letting agent. When HMRC AML supervision applies, how to run due diligence, and what to record - explained clearly.
GDPR Compliance for Letting Agents: A Practical Guide
Letting agents hold sensitive data on every applicant. How to handle it lawfully under UK GDPR - lawful bases, ICO registration, retention, referencing data and breaches.
Lettings Compliance in Scotland: The Complete Guide
Scotland has its own rules. Landlord and agent registration, the Repairing Standard, private residential tenancies, deposit timescales and rent controls - the complete guide.
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 Explained: A Landlord's Checklist
Section 21 is going, fixed terms are ending, and bidding wars are banned. A plain-English summary of the Renters' Rights Act 2025 and what to do now.
Tenancy Deposit Protection: The 30-Day Rule, Schemes and Penalties
Protect the deposit within 30 days (England and Wales) and serve the prescribed information - or face a penalty of 1–3× the deposit and a blocked possession claim.
EPC Band C by 2030: What the New MEES Rules Mean for Landlords
The minimum EPC for rented homes is rising from Band E to Band C by 1 October 2030. Here's the confirmed deadline, the £10,000 cost cap, what improvements count, and the exemptions.
EICR for Landlords: How Often, What It Costs, and the Rules
Rented homes in England need an EICR at least every 5 years. Understand the codes, the costs, the 28-day remedial rule, and the £30,000 fine.
How Often Do Landlords Need a Gas Safety Certificate (CP12)?
The CP12 must be renewed every 12 months by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Here's the law, the costs, the penalties, and how to never miss a renewal.
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