Landlord Guides
Plain-English guides to the duties that come with letting a home in England — written from twenty years of doing it.

Compliance · 6 min read
What Are Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes?
Section 21 has gone, but the deposit rules haven't changed. Protect the deposit within 30 days, serve the prescribed information in the same window, and keep the proof. Here's how to do it right, with every rule sourced to gov.uk and legislation.gov.uk.

Tax & MTD · 10 min read
Making Tax Digital for Landlords: The 7-Point Checklist for the 7 August 2026 Deadline
The 6 April 2026 start has passed, but you haven't missed it. You can still sign up, and your first quarterly deadline is 7 August. Here's the 7-point checklist to get ready, without paying for software you don't need, every claim sourced to HMRC.