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Compliance
Form 4A Rent Increase: A Worked Example with Screenshots (Under the New Section 13 Process)
Increasing a tenant's rent under the Renters' Rights Act has changed completely. Here's how to fill out Form 4A correctly, with a worked example and the timing rules that catch most landlords out.
2 May 2026
Compliance
Section 21 Served Before 1 May 2026? The 31 July Court Deadline Checklist
If you served a Section 21 notice before 1 May 2026, you have until 31 July 2026 to start court proceedings — or the notice lapses for good. Here's exactly what you need.
2 May 2026
Compliance
How to Serve the GOV.UK Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet (and Prove You Did It) — A Step-by-Step for English Landlords
Every existing tenant must receive the GOV.UK Information Sheet by 31 May 2026 or you face a £7,000 fine per tenant. Here's exactly how to serve it and keep proof that holds up.
2 May 2026
Compliance
Renters' Rights Act 2026: The 31 May Deadline Every Landlord Needs to Know
Landlords must give every tenant the official Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet by 31 May 2026 or face a fine of up to £7,000. Here's what you need to do.
28 April 2026
Tax
Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Landlords: How to Get Audit-Ready Today
Preparing for Making Tax Digital? Don't scramble at year-end. Learn how to log expenses and rent in real-time to make your quarterly tax submissions stress-free.
24 April 2026
Filing
Spreadsheets vs. Dedicated Software: Is Your System Holding You Back?
Still using Excel for property management? Discover the tipping point where manual tracking turns into a liability and why switching to property software saves time and money.
24 April 2026
Compliance
The 2026 UK Landlord Compliance Checklist: How to Stay Legal and Avoid Fines
Are you up to date on your property compliance? Don't risk heavy fines. Download our 2026 UK landlord compliance checklist and learn how to track renewals automatically.
23 April 2026