Lettings & Compliance · 10 October 2026 · 10 min read The Renters’ Rights Act has changed the rules for every private landlord in England. Here are the five worries we hear most from East London landlords, and the practical ways a good managing agent takes each one off your
Lettings & Compliance · 7 October 2026 · 9 min read A Hackney landlord has been fined £30,000 over poor landlord fire safety in a let property. Here is what happened, why the council is cracking down, and the exact steps that keep you on the right side of the
Last updated: September 2026 The rules are now confirmed: every private rented home in England and Wales must reach EPC C by 1 October 2030. Here is what the deadline means, the £10,000 cost cap, the exemptions, and exactly what landlords should do now. After years of uncertainty, the government
Last updated: September 2026 Awaab’s Law is coming to private renting, and it will give tenants legally enforceable deadlines for damp, mould and serious hazards. Here is what it means for landlords and tenants, when it starts, and what you must do now. Few housing rules have had as much
Last updated: September 2026 Since 1 May 2026, tenants in England have a legal right to request a pet, and landlords can no longer say no just because. Here is exactly what the new rules mean, when a landlord can still refuse, and how to handle a pet request the
Last updated: September 2026 Homerton is one of East London’s most characterful corners: an E9 pocket of Hackney with Victorian terraces, a busy Overground station, Sutton House and green space on every side. Here is our complete local guide to property, renting, buying, selling and living in Homerton. Homerton has
Last updated: September 2026 The new national landlord registration service is confirmed, and the dates are set. From 15 December 2026, private landlords in England must register on a mandatory online database. Here is exactly what it means, when it hits London, and how homefinders handles it for you. After
Last updated: September 2026 Thinking of using a letting agent in Hackney but unsure what it will cost? This honest guide breaks down exactly what Hackney letting agents charge in 2026, what each fee covers, and how to compare like for like. If you are a landlord weighing up a
Last updated: September 2026 Leafy, village-like and fiercely loved by the people who live there, Stoke Newington is one of North London’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. This is our complete guide to living, renting, buying and letting in N16. Ask anyone who lives in Stoke Newington, or “Stokey” as locals call
Last updated: September 2026 Raising the rent has changed for good. Since May 2026, landlords must follow one strict legal route, and tenants can now challenge any increase cheaply at a tribunal. Here is how to raise rent correctly, and avoid a costly dispute. If you are a landlord, one
Last updated: September 2026 Is now a good time to buy or sell a home? The house price headlines are openly contradicting each other right now, which is confusing a lot of people. Here is a clear, honest guide to what the market is really doing, and what it means
Last updated: September 2026 From April 2027, landlords will pay more tax on their rental income. It is already law, it affects around 2.4 million landlords, and many still have not heard about it. Here is exactly what is changing and how to prepare. If you let out property in
