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The Landlord Briefing

📈 92 Reports · UK property market, regulation, and what to do about it

Awaab's Law Private Landlord Checklist 2026: What You Must Do and When
Compliance5 min read

Awaab's Law Private Landlord Checklist 2026: What You Must Do and When

A step-by-step checklist for private landlords on Awaab's Law 2026 — covering investigation deadlines, written summaries, remediation timescales, emergency obligations, and penalty exposure up to £40,000.

RegulusMay 19
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Deposit Registration Under the Renters' Rights Act: The Liability Trap Letting Agents Are Already Falling Into
Renters Rights Act6 min read

Deposit Registration Under the Renters' Rights Act: The Liability Trap Letting Agents Are Already Falling Into

The Renters' Rights Act has rewritten deposit compliance rules. Landlords face tribunal penalties if agents mishandle registration on new periodic tenancies.

RegulusMay 19
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Councils Have Stopped Warning Landlords: The Enforcement Shift That Makes Every Violation Immediately Costly
Compliance & Licensing6 min read

Councils Have Stopped Warning Landlords: The Enforcement Shift That Makes Every Violation Immediately Costly

Local councils have abandoned second-chance enforcement. UK landlords now face immediate fines with no prior warning. Here is what has changed and why it matters.

RegulusMay 18
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Rent Caps With Tax Relief Restored Would Cut Rents £1,200: Why This Proposal Is More Dangerous Than It Appears
Tax & Finance (MTD)6 min read

Rent Caps With Tax Relief Restored Would Cut Rents £1,200: Why This Proposal Is More Dangerous Than It Appears

A rent cap paired with restored mortgage interest tax relief could slash rents by £1,200. Here is what UK landlords must understand before this gains traction.

RegulusMay 17
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RICS Tightens EWS1 Rules: What Leaseholder-Landlords With Flats Must Do Before the Mortgage Market Closes
Compliance & Licensing6 min read

RICS Tightens EWS1 Rules: What Leaseholder-Landlords With Flats Must Do Before the Mortgage Market Closes

RICS has tightened EWS1 requirements for flat-owning landlords. Here is what the rule change means for valuations, mortgage access, and legal liability.

RegulusMay 16
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Higher Landlord Taxes Mean Higher Rents: The NRLA's Argument Is Correct, and the Government Knows It
Tax & Finance (MTD)6 min read

Higher Landlord Taxes Mean Higher Rents: The NRLA's Argument Is Correct, and the Government Knows It

The NRLA says landlord tax rises feed directly into rents. The evidence supports them. Here is what the fiscal mechanics actually mean for your portfolio.

RegulusMay 14
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