Gas safety, electrical inspections, EPC ratings, and other mandatory safety compliance for rental properties.
Cardiff plays by Welsh rules, not English ones. The EPC band E minimum still applies, but Rent Smart Wales, occupation contracts and the wider regime differ — here's what landlords need to know.
5 min read · 26 June 2026
London landlords face the toughest EPC challenge in England — older, hard-to-heat stock and a band E minimum. Here's the rating you legally need, what's coming, and how to sort your certificate.
7 min read · 26 June 2026
Manchester's huge student and HMO market changes the EPC picture. Here's the rating you legally need to let, how EPCs work for HMOs, and how licensing and EICRs fit alongside.
4 min read · 26 June 2026
MEES non-compliance can cost landlords up to £5,000 today and up to £30,000 once EPC C takes effect in 2030. Here is what to do now to avoid both.
14 min read · 15 June 2026
A plain-English landlord safety compliance checklist covering gas, electrics, alarms, fire and legionella — with the 2026 penalty regime and worked examples.
13 min read · 12 June 2026
What EPC rating do landlords need now, what changes by 2030, and how the new £10,000 cost cap works — a plain-English guide for small UK landlords.
16 min read · 10 June 2026
What counts as an HMO, when you need a licence, the room-size rules councils enforce, and the £40,000 penalty for getting it wrong from May 2026.
17 min read · 1 June 2026
Everything private landlords in England need to know about Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) — the 5-year inspection cycle, testing process, and non-compliance penalties.
13 min read · 15 March 2026
A practical guide to improving the energy efficiency of your rental property — from cost-effective quick wins to major upgrades, current EPC requirements, funding options, and what future regulations may demand.
10 min read · 15 March 2026
A comprehensive guide to fire safety obligations for private landlords in England — covering fire doors, escape routes, smoke alarms, furniture regulations, and the additional requirements for HMOs.
12 min read · 15 March 2026
Everything private landlords need to know about gas safety certificates in 2026 — legal requirements, timelines, penalties, and how to stay compliant under the new Property Portal regime.
A clear guide to legionella risk assessments for private landlords — what legionella is, when an assessment is required, how to carry one out, and how to keep your records in order.
8 min read · 15 March 2026
A complete guide to smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements for private landlords in England — covering the 2022 amendments, what must be installed and where, testing obligations, and penalties for non-compliance.
