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UK property law differs significantly by home nation. We'll personalise your checklist so every task is legally accurate for your location.

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🏠 UK Buy-to-Let — All 4 Home Nations — Renters' Rights Act 2025 Updated

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57 essential tasks from purchase to first tenant — every legal requirement, compliance deadline and financial step, including the Renters' Rights Act 2025. Never miss an obligation.

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⚠️ Renters' Rights Act 2025 — Major New Law in Force from 1 May 2026
Section 21 (no-fault eviction) abolished. Fixed-term tenancies banned. New tenant rights on pets, rent increases and discrimination. This checklist includes all new obligations — tasks marked below reflect the updated law.
❌ Section 21 abolished ↗ ❌ No fixed-term tenancies ↗ 📋 RRA Information Sheet ↗ 💰 Max 1 month rent advance ↗ ⛔ Bidding wars illegal ↗ 🐰 Pet request rights ↗ 📊 PRS Database (late 2026) ↗
⚖️ Legal Requirements — click any item for official guidance
📋 EPC (min E rating) ↗ 🔥 Gas Safety Cert (annual) ↗ ⚡ EICR (every 5 years) ↗ 🔔 Smoke & CO alarms ↗ 🏠 Deposit scheme (30 days) ↗ 📄 How to Rent guide ↗ 🔍 Right to Rent checks ↗ 📊 HMRC Self Assessment ↗ 📄 RRA Information Sheet ↗ ⛔ No bidding wars ↗ 🏠 PRS Database (2026) ↗

🎉 Checklist Complete — You're LandlordReady!

Every task ticked. Your property is legally compliant and ready for tenants. Don't forget annual renewals — especially the Gas Safety Certificate (criminal offence to miss).

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