A practical overview of key property compliance areas for London landlords and property managers, including electrical safety, gas, EPCs, alarms, Legionella, asbestos and local licensing.
The 2027 EPC C milestone has been dropped. See what the 2026 MEES update means for commercial landlords, the current EPC E rule and the proposed EPC B standard from 2031.
Understand EICR codes C1, C2, C3 and FI, when an EICR is unsatisfactory, and what landlords in England should do about remedial work and deadlines.
A 2026 guide to fire risk assessments for London blocks of flats, including responsible-person duties, fire doors, external walls, FRAEWs and review requirements.
A 2026 guide to EPC requirements for London landlords, including the current EPC E minimum, exemptions, the £3,500 cap and the government’s 2030 energy-standard changes.
A practical guide to fire door inspections for London flats and HMOs, including quarterly and annual checks, the 11-metre rule, self-closers and record keeping.
A practical compliance-management guide for London letting agents covering gas, EICR, EPC, fire, HMO licensing, Legionella, remedials and multi-property tracking.
Is PAT testing a legal requirement for landlords in 2026? This guide explains the difference between private and social rented properties, five-year ISIT rules and risk-based testing.
When do HMOs need emergency lighting and how often should it be tested? This guide explains fire-risk factors, monthly checks, annual testing and London licensing considerations.
How often should HMO fire alarms be tested and serviced? This guide explains routine checks, Grade A and Grade D systems, professional servicing and London licence conditions.