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Practical guides for UK letting agents — compliance, legislation and property management.

Tax & Legislation 7 min read26 June 2026

Andy Burnham's Land Value Tax: What Greater Manchester Landlords and Letting Agents Need to Know

Greater Manchester's Mayor is pushing for powers to introduce a Land Value Tax — a fundamental shift in how property is taxed. Here's what LVT is, how it differs from council tax and stamp duty, and what it could mean for landlords and agents operating in the region.

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Compliance 9 min read26 June 2026

EPC C by 2030: What the New Minimum Energy Standards Mean for Every UK Landlord

The Labour government has revived and hardened the EPC C target scrapped by the Conservatives. New tenancies must hit EPC C by 2028; all tenancies by 2030. Here's what the upgrade journey looks like, what it costs, and how to avoid being caught with an unrentable property.

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Tax & Compliance 8 min read8 June 2026

Buy-to-Let Tax in 2026: How the Rules Now Hit Small-Portfolio Landlords — and What Making Tax Digital Changes Next

Mortgage interest relief, capital gains, stamp duty surcharges and the incoming Making Tax Digital regime — a plain-English guide to how UK buy-to-let taxation now works, and why landlords with one to three properties are feeling it most.

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RRA 2025 7 min read6 June 2026

RRA 2025: The Council Fines Landlords Now Face When Tenants Report Issues

The Renters' Rights Act 2025 has given local councils significantly more enforcement power. Here is exactly what happens — and what it costs — when a tenant picks up the phone to the council.

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Industry 8 min read6 June 2026

UK Letting Agent Software Compared: Which Platform Is Right for Your Agency in 2025?

A practical comparison of the leading UK letting agent software platforms — Reapit, Goodlord, Jupix, Arthur Online and PropAI — covering features, pricing and RRA 2025 compliance.

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