If you are renting a home for the first time, lettings agency fees can come as a nasty surprise. Get prepped on what to expect with our short guide.

From reduced tax breaks to tougher regulations, we take a look at the changes that will impact landlords in the year ahead.

With changes to the licencing of rental properties for Houses in Multiple Occupation, now in effect, Jonathon Waterhouse of law firm Stephenson, explains the details.