Rental Landlord

UK Landlord Licensing Rules by Area

UK landlord licensing is operated by individual local authorities under the Housing Act 2004. Three main schemes exist: mandatory HMO licensing for larger shared homes, additional HMO licensing (set locally), and selective licensing covering all private rented homes in designated areas.

16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read

UK Landlord Insurance Types Explained

UK landlords typically combine several insurance covers: buildings insurance (often required by the mortgage lender), contents insurance for furnished lets, public liability, rent guarantee, legal expenses, and emergency assistance. Each addresses a specific risk and is not legally

16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read

UK Landlord Deposit Protection Schemes Explained

UK landlords letting on an assured shorthold tenancy must protect tenant deposits in a government-backed scheme within 30 days of receipt. Failing to do so can result in fines of up to three times the deposit and prevents the landlord from using Section 21 to recover possession.

16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read

Non-Resident Landlord Scheme UK 2026: NRL1 Form, 20% Tax Deduction and How to Get Gross Rents

If you own UK property and live abroad for 6+ months, your letting agent must deduct 20% basic rate tax from your rent and pay it to HMRC — unless you apply for gross payment status using form NRL1. This HMRC-validated guide explains every step.

30 Apr 2026 · 5 min read

UK Landlord Tax for Non-Residents 2026 -- NRLS, Rental Income and New Rates

UK landlord tax for non-residents from 6 April 2026: property income rates are 22%/42%/47% (Autumn Budget 2025 OOTLAR). NRLS withholds 20% from rent unless NRL1 approval is held. Section 24 limits mortgage interest to a 20% credit. NRCGT return required within 60 days of sale.

16 Jun 2026 · 10 min read

EUSS Right to Rent UK 2026: Landlord Checks and Share Code Guide

EUSS holders prove right to rent via a share code from their UKVI account — not an EU passport. Landlords must check within 28 days of tenancy start. Scotland and Wales don't have Right to Rent. Fines reach £20,000 per tenant. Here's how the 2026 process works.

11 May 2026 · 7 min read

Maintenance and Repair of Cleaning Machines (Tenant Machines only) — Durham County Council | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from Durham County Council has been published on Find a Tender Service. The contract covers maintenance and repair

11 May 2026 · 1 min read

NP610825 M365 CoreView Licence and Enhanced Tenant Management Solution — The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) | Bidding Guide 2026

This UK government tender from The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) has been published

11 May 2026 · 1 min read