Landlords
Every landlord in England has to register into the PRS database From 15 December 2026, every private landlord in England letting under an assured or regulated tenancy must register themselves and each of their properties on the new Private Rented Sector Database. Personally, I don't relish being instantly
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Written by Sarah Wernér, CEO and Co-founder, Husmus Last updated: September 2026 Husmus tenant referencing uses AI and Open Banking to analyse over 10,000 data points, assessing tenants on disposable income and real spending behaviour rather than gross salary and credit history. Results are delivered within 24 hours.
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A human guarantor is a promise. Husmus Rent and Tenant Shield Guarantor are contracts. If you are deciding between a human guarantor and an insurance-backed one: a human guarantee gives you the right to sue one person, which means a county court claim, months of waiting and no certainty
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By the Husmus Team · Published May 2026 · 10 min read Why getting the number right on day one matters more than ever Setting rent has always been one of the most important decisions a landlord makes. Under the Renters' Rights Act 2025, it is even more consequential. The bidding
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Published: April 15, 2026 The government published the official Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet 2026 on 20 March 2026. If you are a landlord with existing tenants, you are legally required to send them this document by 31 May 2026. Fines for non-compliance start at £4,000. This
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By the Husmus Team · Updated April 2026 · 10 min read The Renters' Rights Act 2025 changes almost every stage of the onboarding process. No fixed terms. No rent in advance, no rent payments before signing. A new required document before the agreement is signed. And stricter rules on who
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Last updated: 01 August 2026 Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. What Is the Renters' Rights Act 2025? 3. Key Dates: The Renters' Rights Act Implementation Timeline 4. The Information Sheet: What Landlords Must Do Now 5. When Does Section 21 End? 6. What Happens to Tenancy Agreements?
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In the public square, the debate about the UK's private rental market is almost always framed as a conflict. It's tenants versus landlords; fairness versus profit; rights versus security. This narrative is as emotionally charged as it is fundamentally flawed. It creates villains and victims, forcing
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Your Complete Guide to Breaking Free from the Rental Catch-22 Updated August 10, 2026 Written August 2025 Finding a rental home shouldn't require a crystal ball or wealthy relatives. Here's everything you need to know about renting without a tenant guarantor – and why there'
Landlords
Making Sense of UK Landlord Compliance The UK's private rental sector has grown dramatically, now housing 4.7 million households in 2023-24 - that's a 52% increase since 2008-09. With this growth comes an increasingly complex web of regulations designed to improve standards, keep tenants
Written: June 3rd, 2025 Staying Ahead of Evolving Tax Legislation Completing our comprehensive guide, Part 6 focuses on the recent and upcoming tax changes that affect UK landlords. Understanding these developments helps you adapt your strategies, plan ahead, and ensure your property business remains compliant and tax-efficient as the
Last updated: June 2025 Two types of coverage can protect your rental income when things go wrong: rent guarantee insurance and loss of rent coverage. While both aim to protect landlords from lost rental income, they address completely different scenarios and offer distinct types of protection. Understanding the difference between