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Plain-English guides on guaranteed rent, property management and the rules that affect London landlords, from the team that runs the properties.

Guaranteed rent

What Is Guaranteed Rent? A Plain-English Guide for London Landlords

A fixed monthly rent, paid whether the property is booked or empty. Here's how guaranteed rent works, what's included and what to check before you sign.

13 October 2026 · 6 min read
Guaranteed rent

Guaranteed Rent vs a Letting Agent: Which Works Better for London Landlords?

Agency fees, voids and repairs all eat into rent. We compare a fully managed letting agent with guaranteed rent, side by side, for a typical London flat.

13 October 2026 · 5 min read
Landlord law

The Renters' Rights Act 2025: What Changed for London Landlords in May 2026

Section 21 has gone and fixed-term ASTs are no more. Here's a plain-English summary of what changed on 1 May 2026, and what's still to come.

13 October 2026 · 6 min read
Short lets

London's 90-Night Rule for Short Lets, Explained

Why whole homes in London can only be short-let for 90 nights a year without planning permission, what counts towards the limit, and how longer stays fit in.

13 October 2026 · 4 min read
Guaranteed rent

Is Rent-to-Rent Legal in the UK? What Landlords Should Check

Rent-to-rent is legal when it's done properly and openly. Here are the checks to make on your mortgage, lease, licensing and the company you're letting to.

13 October 2026 · 5 min read
Guaranteed rent

How Much Guaranteed Rent Will I Get in London? How the Figure Is Worked Out

What actually goes into a guaranteed rent offer, why two similar flats can get different figures, and how to judge whether an offer is fair.

13 October 2026 · 6 min read
Landlord law

Company Let vs Assured Tenancy: What London Landlords Need to Know in 2026

Since May 2026, lettings to individuals are rolling assured tenancies. Lettings to companies work differently. Here's what that means for you.

13 October 2026 · 5 min read
Guaranteed rent

Is Guaranteed Rent Worth It? The Honest Pros and Cons

Guaranteed rent isn't right for everyone. Here are the real benefits, the trade-offs, and the situations where another option would suit you better.

13 October 2026 · 5 min read
Guaranteed rent

What Happens at the End of a Guaranteed Rent Agreement?

Renewing, handing back, inventories and who keeps the furniture: what to expect when a guaranteed rent agreement ends, and what to agree before you sign.

13 October 2026 · 4 min read
Guaranteed rent

Guaranteed Rent for Leasehold Flats: Lease Clauses to Check First

Most London flats are leasehold, and the lease can decide what you're allowed to do. These are the clauses to read before any guaranteed rent agreement.

13 October 2026 · 4 min read
Landlord guides

Accidental Landlord in London? Your Options When You Can't or Don't Want to Sell

Inherited a flat, moved in with a partner or struggling to sell? Here are the realistic options for London's accidental landlords, and the first steps to take.

13 October 2026 · 5 min read
Landlord guides

Renting Out a London Property While Living Abroad: A Practical Guide

Tax, repairs and time zones make letting from abroad hard work. Here's how the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme works and how to keep your London property hands-off.

13 October 2026 · 5 min read
Short lets

Serviced Accommodation vs Airbnb: What's the Difference for Landlords?

They're often mixed up, but nightly Airbnb lets and serviced accommodation work very differently. Here's how they compare on income, wear and London's rules.

13 October 2026 · 4 min read
Landlord law

London Landlord Compliance Checklist for 2026

Gas, electrics, EPC, alarms, licensing: every certificate and check a London landlord needs in 2026, in one simple checklist.

13 October 2026 · 5 min read
Landlord guides

Empty Property in London? 5 Ways to Stop Losing Money

Empty homes still cost money every month. Here are five practical ways to get a vacant London property earning again, fast.

13 October 2026 · 4 min read

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