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I've spent three decades buying, selling and letting homes and running an estate agency in Derby. Here I share what actually works: the rules, the tenants, the money, and the mistakes I've seen landlords make, in plain English.

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Register your rental property: what you need to do, and by when

England's new landlord register opens on 15 December 2026. Your deadline depends on where your property is. Here's what it costs, what you'll need and how to get ready.

15 November 2026 · 5 min read

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