Landlord Blog: UK Property Compliance Guides

18 September 2026 · By Steve Potter

What to Do When a Tenant Falls Behind on Rent

A tenant missing rent is one of the most common worries landlords face. Here's the actual process, the grounds that apply, and the details that trip landlords up under the current rules.

EPC Ratings for Landlords: What You Need to Know

Band C headlines have landlords confused about what's actually required today. Here's the real current minimum, what's genuinely changing, and when it actually bites.

Gas Safety Certificates: What Every Landlord Is Legally Required to Do

A gas safety check isn't paperwork you can let slide. Here's exactly what the law requires, the one scheduling trick most landlords don't know about, and what actually happens if a certificate lapses.

Is Your Property an HMO? Licensing Rules Explained (Including Blackpool's Selective Licensing Scheme)

Most landlords assume HMO rules only apply to big shared houses. In Blackpool, a licensing scheme now catches a lot of ordinary single lets too, if it's in the wrong postcode.

HHSRS Explained: How the New Hazard Scoring System Affects Your Property

The system councils use to assess hazards in rental properties was overhauled this summer, fewer categories, a new scoring scale, and a sharper penalty. Here's exactly what changed, and what it means for your Blackpool property.

Rent Increases Under the Renters' Rights Act: What Landlords Can and Can't Do

Section 13 is now the only way to increase rent on a periodic tenancy, and the rules around it are stricter and more precise than before. Here's exactly how the notice period, the 12-month gap, and the Tribunal process actually work.

What Does It Cost to Have a Rental Property Managed in Blackpool?

If you're weighing up managing your Blackpool rental yourself or handing it to an agent, cost is usually the first question. Here's what the market actually charges, what we charge by comparison, and why the headline percentage rarely tells the whole story.

Best Areas for Buy-to-Let in Blackpool

The areas we consistently point our buy-to-let clients toward are FY1, FY2, FY3, and FY7, and the reasons come down to real numbers, not postcode reputation. Here's a live example, and why the more established coastal postcodes don't offer the same returns.

Buy, Refurbish, Refinance: A Real Blackpool Case Study

A real FY1 deal, real numbers, worked through properly: how much of the original cash actually comes back out after refurbishing and remortgaging, and how long it takes rental profit to clear the rest.

Can Tenants Refuse Access? Viewings, Inspections & Contractors Explained

Whether it's a routine inspection, a contractor visit, or a viewing for a new tenant, the same rule applies: access is something you request, not something you're entitled to. Here's how that plays out in practice, and where the Renters' Rights Act has changed things.

How to Choose a Property Management Company in Blackpool

Choosing who manages your rental property is one of the few decisions that genuinely determines whether owning it is easy or exhausting. Here's what actually matters, beyond the headline percentage fee.

Section 21 Has Ended: What Blackpool Landlords Need to Know Now

Section 21 is gone, but what does that actually change day to day? Here's what's genuinely different since the Renters' Rights Act's main provisions commenced on 1 May 2026.