Guides
Plain answers for landlords in England.
What the rules are, what they cost, and what we would do in your position. Written by the people who manage the properties, updated when the law changes.
How much does a letting agent cost in England in 2026?
Typical letting agent fees in England for let only, rent collection and full management, the extra charges to look for, and what a fair fee should include.
How to increase rent lawfully in England in 2026
The Section 13 procedure for raising rent on a periodic tenancy in England after the Renters' Rights Act, including notice periods, the tribunal and the evidence that supports an increase.
Rent arrears: what a landlord should do in the first 30 days
A day by day plan for handling a missed rent payment in England, from the first phone call to the point where a Section 8 notice becomes the right step.
Section 21 has gone. How landlords regain possession in 2026
The Section 8 grounds landlords in England now rely on after the abolition of Section 21, the notice periods, the court process and the mistakes that lose cases.
Should you self-manage your buy-to-let or use a letting agent?
An honest comparison of self-managing a rental property in England against using a letting agent in 2026, covering time, risk, distance and what the fee actually buys.
The landlord compliance checklist for England, 2026 edition
Every certificate, check and registration a private landlord in England needs before and during a tenancy in 2026, including the Renters' Rights Act changes.
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