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Practical notes on letting well, staying compliant, and looking after homes across Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.

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Digital identity verification on a smartphone alongside an ID document, representing digital Right to Rent checks for landlords in England.
Compliance and legislation

Right to Rent Changes October 2026: What Nottingham Landlords Need to Know

Right to Rent rules changed on 1st October 2026. Find out what Nottingham landlords need to know about digital checks, share codes, DVSPs and staying compliant.

Amhurst Lettings4 min read
UK Department for Communities and Local Government document, representing government regulation and changes affecting private landlords and the rental sector in England.
Compliance and legislation

The New PRS Database: What Nottingham Landlords Need to Know Before It Launches

The new PRS Database is coming. Find out when Nottingham landlords must register, what it will cost and how to prepare your rental properties for the new rules.

Amhurst Lettings4 min read
Tenant signing a rental tenancy agreement beside house keys and a model home, representing periodic tenancies and tenant notice periods in England.
Compliance and legislation

Periodic Tenancies in 2026: How Much Notice Does a Tenant Have to Give?

Periodic tenancies explained for 2026, including how much notice tenants must give, when a tenancy ends and what the new rules mean for Nottingham landlords.

Amhurst Lettings4 min read
Landlord reviewing rental property compliance documents and certificates, representing gas safety, EICR, EPC and landlord compliance checks.
Compliance and legislation

Landlord Certificates Checklist 2026: What Do You Need in Nottingham?

A simple 2026 landlord certificates checklist covering gas safety, EICRs, EPCs, alarms and property licensing for rental properties in Nottingham.

Amhurst Lettings4 min read
Model house beside rising stacks of coins and an upward graph, representing rent increases and rental property income for landlords.
Compliance and legislation

How to Increase Rent in 2026: A Guide for Nottingham Landlords

How can landlords increase rent in 2026? A simple guide to Section 13, Form 4A, notice periods, market rent and annual rent reviews for Nottingham landlords.

Amhurst Lettings3 min read
Eviction notice for non-payment of rent alongside house keys, illustrating the process of evicting a tenant and regaining possession of a rental property.
Compliance and legislation

Section 21 Is Gone: How Can Landlords Evict a Tenant in Nottingham Now?

Section 21 is gone. Learn how Nottingham landlords can regain possession in 2026, including selling, rent arrears, moving back in and antisocial behaviour.

Amhurst Lettings7 min read
Amhurst Lettings infographic explaining how landlords can switch letting agents with tenants in situ, including the handover process, documents, compliance checks and tenant communication.
Landlord advice

Switching Letting Agents With Tenants in Situ: Is It Actually Difficult?

Thinking of switching letting agents with tenants in situ? Here's how the handover works and why changing agents can be much simpler for landlords and tenants than you might expect.

Amhurst Lettings4 min read
Becky Clarke, co-founder of Amhurst Lettings, holding her finalist sign at the National Property Awards 2026.
Amhurst News

I Didn’t Win at the National Property Awards, But I Still Came Home Feeling Like I Had

Amhurst Lettings co-founder Becky Clarke reflects on being named a Young Property Professional of the Year finalist at the National Property Awards 2026, less than two years after launching Amhurst.

Amhurst Lettings3 min read