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
Choosing the right tenant is one of the biggest decisions a landlord makes. With tenancy fraud rising fast, here is how Identity Document Validation Technology (IDVT) helps you verify tenants properly, and why it matters more than ever in 2026. As a landlord, choosing the right tenant is one of
A new “mansion tax” is coming to England in April 2028, and it could cost some homeowners thousands of pounds a year. Here is a clear, up-to-date guide to who pays, how much, and what it means, especially for London homeowners. From April 2028, owners of England’s most valuable homes
Hackney is one of London’s most in-demand places to rent, but it is also one of its most regulated. If you are letting out a home here, this guide covers what you can earn, the rules you must follow, and how to do it well in 2026. Renting out a
Leasehold ownership is facing its biggest shake-up in a generation. If you own a flat, are buying one, or rent one out, here is a plain-English guide to the 2026 reforms, what is changing, what is not, and what it means for you. For decades, most flats in England and
Wondering whether to sell your rental property in 2026? You are not alone. New rules, higher costs and a slower sales market have left many landlords weighing up their options. Here is an honest, up-to-date guide to help you decide. If you own a buy-to-let and you have been asking
Tenancy fraud is now one of the biggest threats facing UK landlords, and London is the hardest-hit region in the country. Here is how it works, why it is rising fast, and how to protect your property. Tenancy fraud has become one of the biggest threats to landlords in the
Getting an offer accepted used to feel like the hard part. These days, that is just the warm-up. Here is how long it really takes to sell a house in London in 2026, why it drags on, and how to speed things up. Remember when you thought getting an offer
The PRS Database, soon known as “Register Your Rental Property”, will make registration a legal must for every landlord in England. Here is what it is, when it starts, and how to get ready, explained in plain English. A big change is coming for landlords in England. The government is
The language of property investment can feel like a foreign one. This plain-English glossary explains 90+ terms every investor, landlord and buyer should know, with simple examples grounded in the UK market. Whether you are buying your first buy-to-let, researching mortgages, or weighing up your first investment, the jargon can
