Articles tagged “compliance”

HMRC's Landlord Compliance Crackdown: What the Data Tells Us

HMRC's landlord compliance crackdown is data-driven, not random. Here's what the numbers actually show, why nudge letters are landing, and how to get ahead of it before MTD from April 2026.

12 min read

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EPC Rules for Cardiff Landlords: What's Different in Wales (2026)

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

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Minimum EPC Rating to Legally Let a Property in London (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

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EPC Requirements for Manchester Landlords: HMOs, Students and the 2026 Rules

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

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New Tenant Rights and Bans Under the Renters' Rights Act

A landlord's guide to the new tenant rights and bans that took effect on 1 May 2026 under the Renters' Rights Act — what changed, what's banned, and what to do.

12 min read

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EPC Requirements for Rental Properties: 2026 Landlord Guide

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

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Written Statement of Tenancy Terms: What Landlords Must Give Tenants Under the Renters' Rights Act

Phase 1 of the Renters' Rights Act introduces a new statutory written statement of terms — and an AST template won't cut it. Here's exactly what to include, when, and the penalty if you don't.

8 min read

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Gas Safety Certificates for Landlords: The Complete 2026 Guide

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.

13 min read