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Property, explained properly.

The rules are changing fast — EPCs, upfront packs, the 2030 deadline. These guides cover what actually matters, in plain English.

Homeowners

How to Check a Property's History for Free (UK)

Check a property's history free using the EPC register, HM Land Registry Price Paid data, planning.data.gov.uk and police.uk — a step-by-step UK guide.

4 min read

Landlords

EPC C by 2030: A Practical Guide for Landlords

EPC C by 2030 is the new MEES deadline for rented homes in England and Wales. Who is affected, the £15,000 cost cap, exemptions and a fabric-first plan.

4 min read

Landlords

Gas Safety Certificate (CP12) Explained for Landlords

The gas safety certificate CP12 explained: who needs one, the annual check, the 28-day rule for tenants, what the engineer inspects and record keeping.

4 min read

Sellers

The 2026 Home Buying Reforms: Upfront Sale Packs Explained

The 2026 home buying reforms will require sellers to provide an upfront information pack at listing. What the roadmap says, the timeline, and how to prepare.

4 min read

Landlords

Landlord Compliance Checklist 2026: Every Certificate and Deadline

A landlord compliance checklist for 2026: gas safety CP12, EICR, smoke and CO alarms, EPC rules, deposits and right to rent, with frequencies and evidence tips.

4 min read

Agents

Material Information Rules for Property Listings: An Agent's Guide

What material information property listings must include under NTSELAT rules, how the 2026 code of practice raises the bar, and how upfront packs help agents.

4 min read

Sellers

What Happens to Your Property Records When You Sell?

Property records when you sell: what buyers and conveyancers ask for, why documents vanish at completion, and how transferring records to the buyer changes it.

4 min read

Homeowners

What Is a Property Logbook? A Plain-English Guide

What a property logbook is, why the government's 2026 home buying reforms back digital logbooks, what goes in one, and how it helps when you sell.

4 min read

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