On Monday 23rd January, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into force. Landlords are being urged to ensure their properties are compliant, so as not to face penalties.

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) has been delayed by two years and will now be phased in from April 2026, rather than April 2024. The income thresholds have also been increased for mandatory enrolment.

With the cost of living crisis biting, private sector rental tenants are increasingly seeking out energy efficient properties that are cheaper to run. But are landlords doing enough to attract these cost-conscious renters?

What is the law on renting to tenants with pets? Could landlords be missing a trick not offering pet friendly rentals? Here’s a look at the current rules, and what’s on the horizon as the Renter’s Reform Bill comes in.

Attracting the right tenants for your rental property and commanding a fair rent can be a challenge. But there are plenty of things you can do to make your property even more appealing to tenants.

Official guidance on smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in rented properties has been updated ahead of the changes which have now been confirmed are due to come in on 1 October 2022.

The government has recently published its white paper, A Fairer Private Rented Sector, outlining its plans to fundamentally reform the private rented sector, and level up the quality of housing.

The Fire Safety Act 2021 came into force on 16 May 2022, amending the Fire Safety Order 2005. Here's what it means specifically for landlords and agents, and how the role of 'responsible person' works.

A new Government fund has been announced, allowing landlords to claim up to £350 towards the purchase and installation of electric vehicle charging points. Here's how to access the grant, and check eligibility.

From 2025, legislative changes to the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) will take effect, meaning all newly rented properties in England and Wales will need an EPC rating of at least C.

When it comes to rental property, the risks are a great deal higher than with regular residential property. Here we take a look at the top landlord insurance claims, and what to do to avoid the risks behind them.

Changes to Right to Rent checks are on the cards from April this year. A permanent online solution will replace the current regime, allowing checks to continue to be carried out remotely, but with enhanced security, and for all nationalities.