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Capital gains tax when you sell a rental property: a UK landlord's guide

How capital gains tax works when you sell a UK rental property: working out the gain, allowable costs, rates, the 60-day deadline and records to keep.

29 Oct 2026

How to find good tenants

Practical tips for UK landlords on advertising, viewings, tenant referencing, affordability checks and guarantors.

1 Jul 2026

Making Tax Digital for landlords

What Making Tax Digital for Income Tax means for UK landlords: who's affected, when it starts, quarterly updates and keeping digital records.

30 Jun 2026

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm rules for landlords

The smoke and carbon monoxide alarm rules for private landlords in England: where alarms must go, checks at the start of a tenancy and repairs.

29 Jun 2026

Section 21 and Section 8 notices - what's changing

How possession notices work for landlords in England as Section 21 'no-fault' evictions are abolished and Section 8 grounds are expanded.

28 Jun 2026

HMO licences - do you need one?

When a UK rental needs an HMO licence: mandatory, additional and selective licensing, how to apply, conditions and penalties.

27 Jun 2026

Right to Rent checks explained

How Right to Rent checks work in England: who to check, accepted documents, online share codes, follow-up checks and penalties.

26 Jun 2026

How to reduce void periods

Practical tips for UK landlords to cut empty periods between tenancies and protect rental income.

25 Jun 2026

Landlord insurance - what cover do you need?

A simple guide to landlord insurance in the UK: buildings, contents, liability, rent guarantee and what to check in your policy.

23 Jun 2026

EPC rules for landlords

What UK landlords need to know about Energy Performance Certificates: when you need one, minimum ratings and how long they last.

21 Jun 2026

Tenancy deposit protection explained

How tenancy deposit protection works for UK landlords: the schemes, the 30-day rule, prescribed information and returning deposits.

19 Jun 2026

How to increase rent fairly and legally

How UK landlords can review and increase rent fairly: researching the market, giving notice and keeping a good relationship with tenants.

17 Jun 2026

The Renters' Rights reforms - a landlord's overview

A plain-English overview of the Renters' Rights reforms in England and the practical steps landlords should take.

15 Jun 2026

Managing an HMO without the headaches

Tips for managing houses in multiple occupation: licensing, rent from multiple tenants, compliance and repairs.

12 Jun 2026

Landlord expenses - what to record and why

A plain-English overview of common allowable expenses for UK landlords and how to keep records.

10 Jun 2026

EICR for landlords - electrical safety made simple

What an EICR is, how often landlords need one and what to do if remedial work is needed.

8 Jun 2026

Landlord gas safety certificates explained

Everything UK landlords need to know about the annual gas safety check and CP12 certificate.

5 Jun 2026

How to track rent payments (without the spreadsheet stress)

Simple ways to track rent payments, spot arrears early and keep records your accountant will love.

3 Jun 2026

The UK landlord compliance checklist

A practical checklist of the legal requirements for UK landlords: gas safety, EICR, EPC, deposits, Right to Rent, alarms and more.

1 Jun 2026