CopperFlash · Let
Renting out your property without a letting agent
You can find and deal with your tenant yourself. CopperFlash helps you advertise the property and connect with renters; you remain responsible for meeting the legal and safety requirements that apply to landlords.
The simple version
You manage the letting. CopperFlash helps you find the tenant.
You don't need a letting agent to advertise a rental and speak with prospective tenants. You do need to understand your landlord responsibilities. This guide gives you the route through the process without pretending the compliance bits don't exist.
England · Current 2026 rules
The rules changed on 1 May 2026
New assured tenancies in England are generally assured periodic tenancies running on a rolling basis rather than new fixed-term ASTs. Landlords must also provide specified written information about key tenancy terms. The steps below reflect those current England rules.
How it works
From preparing the property to welcoming your tenant
A practical route through the main stages of letting a property yourself in England.
Make the property safe and ready
Before letting, make sure the property meets your landlord responsibilities. That includes keeping it safe and free from health hazards, maintaining gas and electrical equipment, meeting alarm and fire-safety requirements and providing an EPC where required.
Set the rent and list on CopperFlash
Decide the asking rent and create the listing with clear photos, property details and tenancy information. Under the current England rules, advertised rental properties need an asking price.
Handle enquiries and viewings
Prospective tenants can contact you directly. Answer questions, arrange viewings and explain the property and proposed tenancy clearly. You stay in control of who you speak to and when.
Choose your tenant
Consider applications consistently and fairly. You may use tenant referencing or ask for a guarantor where appropriate. Current rules also prohibit discrimination against prospective tenants simply because they have children or receive benefits.
Complete the required checks
For properties in England, check that adult tenants have the Right to Rent before the tenancy begins. Keep the required evidence of the check.
Record the tenancy properly
For a new tenancy created on or after 1 May 2026, provide the required written information about the key tenancy terms before the agreement is signed or otherwise agreed. This information can be included in a written tenancy agreement or provided separately. New assured tenancies are generally periodic rather than fixed-term ASTs.
Deal with money correctly
Follow the rules on permitted payments. You cannot ask for, encourage or accept rent before you and the tenant have signed or otherwise agreed the tenancy. If you take a tenancy deposit, protect it in a government-approved tenancy deposit scheme and provide the required information.
Move the tenant in
Record the condition of the property and contents clearly — an inventory with photographs is sensible evidence — provide keys and make sure the tenant has the documents and information they need.
Manage the tenancy
Once occupied, you remain responsible for repairs, safety and the other duties that come with being a landlord. Keep records, communicate clearly and follow the correct legal process whenever the tenancy changes or needs to end.
Landlord checklist
The things you don't want to forget
Ready to let?
Find your tenant without handing over the whole process.
Create your CopperFlash rental listing, connect directly with prospective tenants and stay in control of your property.
Create my rental listing →Important: This page is a simple overview for private landlords in England and is not legal or financial advice. Rental law differs elsewhere in the UK and individual properties or tenancies may have additional requirements. Check current official guidance and take professional advice where needed.