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The Information Sheet about the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 that landlords and their agents must give to tenants.
Forms for landlords and/or tenants to propose action relating to tenancy agreements.
Fees for common applications, for example Scale 1 and Scale 2 transactions, charges of registered land, leases, large scale and fixed fee applications.
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This guide is for people who are looking for a house or flat to rent.
From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Right Act 2026 will abolish assured shorthold tenancies and end section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions in the private rented sector in England. These new forms for tenancy processes have been introduce…
Building regulation in England covering fire safety matters within and around buildings.
How to set up a new Council Tax account on a property you have recently moved into.
This guide explains what written information landlords will need to give to their tenants in the future.
Building regulation in England to ensure that people are able to access and use buildings and their facilities.
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) explains how domestic properties are valued for Council Tax bands.
The Renters’ Rights Act will change laws about renting. The new rules will apply on or after 1 May 2026. This guidance will help private rented sector landlords and letting agents prepare. These rules will apply to Private …
A model tenancy agreement for use in the private rented sector where a shorthold tenancy is being entered into, and accompanying guidance.
The Renters’ Rights Act changes how landlords let out private properties from 1 May 2026. This overview of the main changes is for tenants.
Building regulation in England setting standards for the energy performance of new and existing buildings.
Where to send land registration applications and correspondence.
Guidance for landlords of domestic private rented property on how to comply with the 2018 ‘Minimum Level of Energy Efficiency’ standard (EPC band E).
Information on how quickly we will process your application.
If a landlord wants to increase the rent on a property, they must follow the rules in this guide.
A summary of the measures in the Renters’ Rights Act, which received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025.
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