The Freehold Blog
Practical guides for UK landlords — tax, compliance, and portfolio management.
Portfolio14 Mar 202611 min read
HMO Compliance 2026: The Complete Landlord Checklist
HMO licence requirements in England have tightened significantly. This complete HMO landlord checklist covers licensing thresholds, fire and electrical safety, local authority rules, the most common compliance failures, and a printable action checklist.
Read article →MTD14 Mar 20269 min read
Making Tax Digital for Landlords 2026: Everything You Need to Know
MTD ITSA is coming for landlords with property income above £50,000 from April 2026. This guide covers who it affects, the exact deadlines, what records you need, and how to prepare without the stress.
Read article →Renters Reform14 Mar 202610 min read
The Renters Reform Act: A Landlord's Complete Guide
Section 21 is abolished. Section 8 grounds have been rewritten. Every tenancy is now periodic. Here's what the Renters Reform Act means for landlords, and exactly what you need to do.
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