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Rent Increases in England: Check the Process Before the Amount
A practical guide to checking the notice, timing and evidence for an assured periodic tenancy rent increase.
Originally published 27/07/2026The Housing Act 1988: Read the Current Tenancy Rules
Use the amended legislation and current guidance when reviewing an English letting.
Originally published 24/07/2026The Decent Homes Standard: Plan Property Improvements in England
Distinguish the new standard’s timetable from the repairs a home needs today.
Originally published 24/07/2026How to Improve Your Rental Property Listing
A practical checklist for UK landlords: present the space accurately, explain what is included and make enquiries easier to manage.
Originally published 23/06/2026Building a UK Property Portfolio: Plan Before You Expand
A practical way to organise borrowing, costs and management before adding another rental property.
Originally published 11/06/2026Landlord Bookkeeping: A Monthly Routine
A practical routine for organising rental income, invoices and questions for your accountant.
Originally published 11/06/2026Tenant Damage and Pest Claims: Gather Evidence Before Suing
Separate proof of responsibility, the amount claimed and the practical prospects of recovery.
Originally published 07/06/2026Welsh Occupation Contracts: Check the June 2026 Updates
The June changes introduced protections for contract-holders with children or receiving benefits, together with a written-statement requirement.
Originally published 03/06/2026Property Inspections: Plan the Visit and Follow Up the Findings
A practical inspection should respect the tenant’s home and lead to documented action on genuine issues.
Originally published 01/06/2026Managing a Growing Property Portfolio: An Everyday Checklist
Keep rental records, repairs and responsibilities organised as your portfolio grows, with a practical routine that you can adapt to your business.
Originally published 21/05/2026Is Buy-to-Let Right for You? Check the Costs and Risks
Assess a rental property using its own costs and risks rather than promised returns or national averages.
Originally published 18/05/2026Building a Buy-to-Let Management Budget
Build a property-specific budget using written quotations and clearly separated assumptions.
Originally published 18/05/2026Renters’ Rights Act: how to assess what happens next
Separate implementation milestones from predictions when reviewing the longer-term effects of England’s rental reforms.
Originally published 18/05/2026Student Lets in England: Ground 4A and Upfront Payments
Check the student possession conditions separately from rent-in-advance and guarantor arrangements.
Originally published 11/05/2026Making Tax Digital for Landlords: Key Dates and Checks
Check your qualifying-income year, your start date and the reporting deadlines for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.
Originally published 06/05/2026Tenant credit checks: use accurate information and a clear process
A practical approach to tenant referencing, credit-file errors and explaining how applicants’ information will be used.
Originally published 06/05/2026Setting Up a Property Company: Decisions Before Registration
Check ownership, responsibilities and advice needs before registering a company for property investment.
Originally published 06/05/2026The Landlord Database and Ombudsman: Track the Rollout
Two planned services have different purposes and should not be confused with existing licensing or complaints arrangements.
Originally published 06/05/2026Planning Fair Pre-Viewing Questions
Keep early enquiries relevant, consistent and useful to both the applicant and landlord.
Originally published 05/05/2026Rent Increases in England: Use the Correct Notice
A discussion about rent does not replace the formal section 13 process for assured periodic tenancies.
Originally published 05/05/2026Housing Civil Penalties: Understand the Breach Before the Headline Fine
Why the legal category, evidence and council policy matter when assessing a housing penalty.
Originally published 02/05/2026Council Housing Enforcement: Keep a Clear Compliance Record
Understand the council’s enforcement role and organise the evidence needed to respond to an enquiry.
Originally published 01/05/2026Advice Demand Before the Section 21 Change: The March 2026 Figures
Citizens Advice’s service data recorded more people seeking help with no-fault eviction before the May reforms.
Originally published 30/04/2026Fixed-term tenancies after the Renters’ Rights Act: what changes in England
Why covered private tenancies now roll on without a fixed end date, and how landlords can update their administration.
Originally published 30/04/2026