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Practical, UK-specific guides on compliance, arrears, HMOs and the craft of running a calm agency.
HMOs & licensing · 4 min read
Three licensing regimes, council-by-council variation, and criminal liability for getting it wrong. Here is how to work out which licence every property needs — and how to stop a licensing gap from ever opening.
Running your agency · 4 min read
Every platform demos beautifully. The differences that matter show up in migration, compliance automation, landlord experience and the exit terms. Here is a buyer's framework with the questions vendors hope you won't ask.
Compliance · 4 min read
Twelve legal obligations, one page. Gas, electrics, EPC, alarms, deposits, licensing, right to rent and the new Renters' Rights duties — with renewal cycles and the evidence you must be able to produce for each.
Tax & finance · 3 min read
From April 2026, landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 must keep digital records and file quarterly. Here are the real deadlines, what "digital records" actually means, and a preparation checklist that takes an afternoon.
Arrears & possession · 4 min read
Most arrears are resolved by a polite message in week one — and most losses come from processes that start in week three. Here is a day-by-day ladder used by professional agencies, built for the post-Section 21 world.
Compliance · 4 min read
Section 21 is gone, every tenancy is periodic, and possession now runs through strengthened Section 8 grounds. Here is what actually changes in your day-to-day lettings work — and how to run a compliant book under the new regime.