Right to Rent Checks: 2026 Landlord Guide
In short Right to Rent checks were introduced under the Immigration Act 2014 and tightened by the 2024 penalty uplift. Landlords letting residential property in England must verify every adult…
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In short Right to Rent checks were introduced under the Immigration Act 2014 and tightened by the 2024 penalty uplift. Landlords letting residential property in England must verify every adult…
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In short Tenant referencing covers four core checks: a credit search through one of the three major agencies (Experian, Equifax, TransUnion), income verification against the standard 2.5 to 3× rent…
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In short London property management covers seven operational areas for any London letting: tenant referencing, right to rent checks, HMO licensing, mid-term inspections, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and end-of-tenancy management.…
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In short HMO licence rules catch out many landlords. You need one if you let to 5 or more unrelated people forming 2 or more households who share kitchen, bathroom,…
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In short HMO licence cost in London typically runs £500 to £1,500 per property for a 5-year licence, set independently by each local council. Renewals are usually a similar fee;…
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In short A mid-term inspection is a documented condition check carried out partway through a tenancy, typically every 6 months for standard ASTs (now assured periodic tenancies) and every 3…
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