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Guides, updates and resources for tenants, landlords and letting agents.

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Digital Possession Service: What Landlords Need To Know

Learn who the proposed Digital Possession Service is for, what landlords may need and which possession routes private landlords should use now.

9 September 20267 min read

Benefit Cap: A Practical Guide for Landlords, Agents and Tenants

Understand the proposed 2026/27 benefit cap rates, how they differ from LHA, and practical steps for private rental affordability.

8 September 20268 min read

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What Makes a Good Landlord?

Learn the key habits of a good landlord, from meeting safety duties and handling repairs to communicating clearly and keeping accurate records.

7 September 20267 min read

Landlord reviewing itemised repair invoices, photographs and property maintenance records at a desk.

How Should Landlords Record Repairs and Improvements for Year-End Accounts?

Learn how landlords can record rental repairs and improvements, organise evidence and prepare clearer year-end accounts for each property.

4 September 20268 min read

Landlord inspecting mould and damp staining around a window in a rented property

What should a landlord do when a tenant reports damp or mould?

A practical UK landlord workflow for responding to tenant damp and mould reports, investigating the cause, arranging repairs and following up.

3 September 20268 min read

Landlord reviewing a Section 8 possession notice, rent records and tenancy documents at a desk

Section 8 evictions and the Renters’ Rights Act: what landlords must do after 1 May 2026

Learn how Section 8 possession works in England after 1 May 2026, including grounds, notices, court orders and enforcement for landlords and agents.

1 September 20267 min read

Landlord reviewing an urgent heating repair call while a boiler engineer attends a residential property in the evening.

No Heating or Hot Water at 5:30pm: An Out-of-Hours Action Plan for Landlords

A practical out-of-hours action plan for landlords dealing with heating and hot-water failure: check danger, assess urgency, arrange help and update tenants.

28 August 20268 min read

Partner · Financial advice

Planning ahead for tax, pensions or investments?

Whether you own one property or a growing portfolio, it may be worth reviewing how your property, pension and investments work together.

DR Rent is an introducer only and does not provide financial advice. Financial advice is provided by Elementary Investments. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change. DR Rent may receive a referral commission if you become a client of Elementary Investments.

A clean, well-maintained shared house kitchen with a tenant reviewing property documents at a table.

Affordable rooms versus tighter regulation: can shared housing deliver both?

Explore how Bolton’s additional HMO licensing standards may affect shared housing quality, operating costs and room rents for landlords and tenants.

27 August 20268 min read

Illustration of a landlord comparing a five-year HMO licence fee with monthly property costs and local room rents.

Will licensing costs raise rents?

Can landlord licensing costs raise rents? See how to annualise fees, separate compliance costs and assess local rental demand.

26 August 20268 min read

Cash buyer and home seller discussing a property offer with documents on a table

Why cash buyers may negotiate harder

Find out why cash buyers can have leverage in UK property sales, and how sellers should compare price, proof of funds and chain position.

25 August 20268 min read

Mortgage paperwork and a six-month checklist beside a house and rental property illustration.

Mortgage expiring within six months? Your practical action plan

A practical guide to reviewing your mortgage, comparing product transfers and remortgages, checking costs and understanding buy-to-let differences.

25 August 20268 min read

Landlord reviewing organised property compliance records while a council data dashboard highlights an address for human review.

Could councils use AI against landlords?

Can councils use AI to target landlords? Learn how data flags, enforcement processes and practical steps affect landlords and agents in England.

24 August 20267 min read