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10 deposit protection DOs and DON’Ts every landlord should know in 2026

10 deposit protection DOs and DON’Ts every landlord should know in 2026

Protecting your tenant’s deposit properly is not just a legal box to tick, it’s vital to a smooth, trust-filled tenancy. Now, with rental laws changing it’s more important than ever to get deposit handling right. The Tenancy Deposit Scheme shares 10 essential DOs and DON’Ts for deposit protection in England and Wales. Follow these tips to stay compliant with current legislation and keep things hassle-free with your tenants.

10 essential checks to make on your letting agent ahead of the RRA

10 essential checks to make on your letting agent ahead of the RRA

With the Renters’ Rights Act (RRA) just months away from taking effect, letting agents across England are having to overhaul their services to comply with new legal responsibilities. These changes don’t just affect agents - they directly impact how landlords let properties and how tenants secure and manage their homes. If you’re considering using a letting agent, these are the things you should be checking with them to make sure they are best protecting both landlords and tenants under the new law.

Identity verification has started at Companies House: So why is misuse still an issue?

Identity verification has started at Companies House: So why is misuse still an issue?

Guide to selling an investment property

Guide to selling an investment property

Rental market trends & forecasts: What’s ahead for landlords?

Rental market trends & forecasts: What’s ahead for landlords?

Section 8: How to prepare your case and avoid costly false starts

Section 8: How to prepare your case and avoid costly false starts

The complete guide to protecting your rental property from storms in 2026

The complete guide to protecting your rental property from storms in 2026

Established property portfolio landlords

Established property portfolio landlords

Tips on MEES changes: What landlords need to know and what to do now

Tips on MEES changes: What landlords need to know and what to do now

Rent day comes early: How landlords can get ahead of January wobbles

Rent day comes early: How landlords can get ahead of January wobbles

What are the issues facing exchange rates in 2026 – and what do they mean for your cross-border transactions?

What are the issues facing exchange rates in 2026 – and what do they mean for your cross-border transactions?

New year, new risks: Why “doing what we’ve always done” is costing landlords more

New year, new risks: Why “doing what we’ve always done” is costing landlords more

Who is a portfolio landlord?

Who is a portfolio landlord?

What responsibilities do landlords have regarding mould and damp in their rental property?

What responsibilities do landlords have regarding mould and damp in their rental property?

Renters' Rights Act 2025: Key dates for landlords

Renters' Rights Act 2025: Key dates for landlords

The importance of check in reports

The importance of check in reports