Readers Question

What does a balanced tenancy agreement actually look like?

2nd April 2026, 5 months ago | 23

I have been reflecting recently on how tenancy agreements are evolving, and I keep coming back to the same question: What...

Giant ant outside a holiday home illustrates the risk of spring ant infestations for short-term let owners

Are holiday home owners prepared as ant infestations spike earlier than ever?

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2nd April 2026, 5 months ago | 0

A holiday home insurer issues “Duty of Care” warning to short-term let owners ahead of the April booking surge. Holiday...

Listed historic house with low EPC rating highlighting challenges of improving energy efficiency

EPCs for listed buildings?

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25th March 2026, 5 months ago | 3

Has anyone heard anything definite to answer on this seemingly ongoing subject? I have seen so many comments, sites, suggested...

Landlord researching the Renters’ Rights Act on a laptop while reviewing property documents

The Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 – Trap?

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24th March 2026, 5 months ago | 9

The government website with the recently released Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-renters-rights-act-information-sheet-2026 says:- “The Information Sheet is only valid...

Torn tenancy agreement symbolising end of fixed-term student rental and legal uncertainty

How to end a tenancy in a 2-bed student property?

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24th March 2026, 5 months ago | 3

Hello, I have a joint student property fixed term of 11 months with an end date of 31st July. One...

gavel striking between two piggy banks symbolising falling tenancy deposit disputes

Multi-AST deposit penalty claim — advanced rent defence?

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24th March 2026, 5 months ago | 2

I am a private landlord defending a Housing Act 2004 tenancy deposit penalty claim in the County Court (Bromley). I...

Eviction notice paperwork with a house model and warning symbol highlighting Section 21 deadline

Renters’ Rights Act preventing extension of tenancy?

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19th March 2026, 6 months ago | 10

Hello, I have two properties where I have served S21 notices ahead of 1/5/26 when the Renters’ Rights Act comes...

Model house held in hands with tenants inside, illustrating Universal Credit challenges for private landlords

Difficult to support tenants who rely on Universal Credit?

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19th March 2026, 6 months ago | 8

As a private landlord managing our own portfolio, we are finding it increasingly difficult to support tenants who rely on...

House on a key above stacked coins and financial charts representing buy to let borrowing trends

Real world BTL mortgage renewal, who should pay?

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18th March 2026, 6 months ago | 4

Hello, I just renewed my BTL mortgage and the monthly payment went from £54 to £144! Should I pass the...

Eviction notice placed in a file marked “Past,” symbolising landlord decisions on serving Section 21 notices

We are being forced to evict a tenant that we want to keep?

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17th March 2026, 6 months ago | 8

We have a tenant who caused a problem by living in a mess and was reported to the council. We...

Elderly man stressed by tax paperwork at computer, symbolising relief through HMRC MTD exemption

Making Tax Digital – can’t sell, can’t rent, screwed?

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16th March 2026, 6 months ago | 4

Hello, Will I become liable for Making Tax Digital (MTD) if I rent out instead of selling my property? As...

Tenancy agreement labelled “Fair Rent” with house keys and rental signs, illustrating regulated tenancy rules for landlords

Registered Fair rents and the Renters Rights act?

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13th March 2026, 6 months ago | 1

All tenants must have a new tenancy agreement and be given a copy of the ‘Information for tenants ‘ booklet....

Exemption from MTD on age/other basis?

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12th March 2026, 6 months ago | 24

Hello, As an informative. I’m 73 and (hand) wrote a letter (a bit scrawly on unlined paper!) to HMRC. I...

Hands signing a tenancy agreement with keys on the document, highlighting uncertainty over tenant move-out dates.

Existing AST and Assured Periodic Tenancy from 1st of May?

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10th March 2026, 6 months ago | 1

The government will publish online sometime in March 2026, their document to be given to existing tenants on AST. (Probably...

Stamp and document labelled “Stamp Duty Land Tax” beside a question mark, representing uncertainty over SDLT for tenants.

Are your tenants going to have to pay SDLT?

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9th March 2026, 6 months ago | 0

Hello, Under the Renters’ Rights Act, fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies will be abolished and replaced with periodic assured tenancies with...

House key in front door with sold sign symbolising renewed buyer confidence in the UK housing market

Wall street wants to buy all the houses?

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2nd March 2026, 6 months ago | 0

Our friend Keir has been having lunch with Larry Fink of Blackrock. Keir wants to improve housing, and Blackrock and...

Tools and insulation concept highlighting tax and EPC upgrade considerations for rental property improvements.

Installing EPC improvements myself — but is it tax deductible?

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27th February 2026, 6 months ago | 6

I am planning on making use of an approaching void period in one of my properties to work on improving...

Crumpled eviction notice with moving boxes in the background, symbolizing housing uncertainty.

Instructing court bailiffs after possession granted from violent tenant?

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23rd February 2026, 6 months ago | 17

We should shortly be instructing court bailiffs after a possession was granted. I`ve not been in this position before, so...

People leaving rental property after cancelling joint tenancy before move-in date

Can new tenants just cancel and walk away?

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23rd February 2026, 6 months ago | 5

We operate joint and several student HMO tenancies, which we typically sign up in Jan/Feb for the next academic year...

Leaving the UK – Statutory Residence Test?

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18th February 2026, 7 months ago | 10

After 31 years of living in the UK, I have decided to leave shortly before 6 April 2026. I am...

Woman holding a cat while sneezing into a tissue, illustrating landlord pet allergy concerns.

Landlords pet allergies being ignored?

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17th February 2026, 7 months ago | 6

While it’s always good to check that tenants are not allergic to animals, it is the treatment of landlords as...