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PROPERTY & LANDLORD COMPLIANCE

Surrey Landlords;

are you compliant or hoping you are

We provide specialist compliance advisory for Surrey landlords, not generic admin support. Fixed-fee Compliance Health Checks, written RAG-rated reports, and ongoing monitoring so you stay protected and penalty-free.

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What the regulatory landscape looks like right now

Landlord compliance in 2026 is more complex than at any point in the last decade.
Three separate waves of regulatory change are hitting simultaneously, and most landlords have not had time to catch up with all of them.

Service Areas and What We Cover

Renters’ Rights Act 2026

Section 21 abolished from 1 May 2026.

All tenancies are now periodic. Section 8 grounds for possession have been reformed.

Every tenancy agreement and possession procedure needs reviewing.

Energy efficiency obligations

​Minimum EPC E required to let. Upcoming tightening of MEES thresholds. EPC validity and rating must be tracked across every property in the portfolio.

EICR renewal wave

Electrical Installation Condition Reports completed in 2020 are now due for renewal.

Fines of up to £30,000 per property for non-compliance. Electricians are reporting high demand - book early.

HMO licensing

Mandatory licensing for 5+ occupants. Additional and selective licensing varies by local authority.

Guildford, Waverley and Reigate & Banstead all have active schemes.

Deposit protection & Right to Rent

Housing Act 2004 and Immigration Act 2014 requirements remain in force. Records must be retained and available for inspection. Common source of civil penalties.

Building Safety Act

Applies to buildings 18m+ or 7+ storeys. Principal Accountable Person obligations, Building Safety Case and Residents’ Engagement Strategy requirements for affected landlords.

Property & Landlord compliance Snapshot

1. Do you have a current, in-date compliance certificate for every property you let? (EPC band D or above, Gas Safety, EICR, deposit protection)


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No
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  1. Are you confident you understand the changes the Renters' Rights Act 2026 brings to your tenancy agreements, notice procedures, and rent increase process?

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No
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3. Do you have a system — calendar, spreadsheet, or otherwise — that tracks when each certificate, licence, or legal requirement is due for renewal across your portfolio?

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No
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4. Have you started preparing for National PRS Database registration, which will be mandatory for all private landlords in England?

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No
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  1. If a tenant raised a formal complaint or your property was inspected tomorrow, would your documentation — tenancy paperwork, compliance certificates, deposit records — be immediately accessible and in order?

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No
Not sure

Fixed-fee Compliance Audit Health Check services

Our Compliance Health Checks are fixed-fee project engagements. You know exactly what you are getting before we begin. No hourly rates. No surprises

  • Property Compliance Snapshot

    247£
    Ideal starting point for any business.
     
    • Sector-specific online assessment
    • RAG-rated results summary
    • 30-minute debrief call
    • Written action summary
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    Property Compliance Health Check

    495£
    A full audit is the most thorough way to understand your position Fixed fee No hourly rates
     
    • Pre-audit document review
    • 60–90 minute structured audit session
    • Full written RAG-rated compliance report
    • Prioritised action plan
    • 45-minute debrief call

  • Property Deep Dive Audit

    895£
    Multi-area audit for portfolio landlords or pre-sale/Refinance
     
    • All Health Check deliverables
    • Multi-area policy and document gap analysis
    • 90-minute debrief session
    • 3-month check-in included

Ongoing Compliance Partnership Retainers

Already had a Compliance Health Check? Our compliance partnership retainers provide ongoing monitoring, regulatory update tracking and day-to-day operational support, so you stay compliant between audits.

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All retainer packages run on a 3-month minimum term, with 30 days' notice thereafter.

If you're not sure which level is right for you, a Compliance Health Check is the best way to find out - book a free scoping call and we'll talk it through.

Starter

£375

Best for:

 

Landlords with 1–3 properties seeking ongoing compliance monitoring​​

 

Starter includes:​

  • EPC, Gas Safety & EICR renewal tracking across your portfolio

  • Compliance calendar with proactive deadline alerts

  • Tenant documentation review​​​​

  • Up to 10 hours per month

Growth

£695

Best for:

Landlords with 4–10 properties or HMO portfolios

 

​Growth includes:

  • Everything in Starter, plus: Renters’ Rights Act ongoing compliance support.

  • Deposit protection monitoring.

  • Right to Rent record management.

  • HMO licence renewal tracking.

  • Compliance deadline calendar with proactive alerts.

  • ​Up to 20 hours per month

 

Premium

£1,350

Best for:

Portfolio landlords with 10+ properties or mixed-tenure portfolios

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​Premium includes:

  • Everything in Growth, plus:

  • Full portfolio compliance audit file.

  • Section 8 notice and possession documentation support.

  • Monthly compliance status report.

  • Building Safety Act monitoring (where applicable). ​

  • ​Up to 40 hours per month.

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Property One-off project fees

Renters’ Rights Act 2026 transition pack

A complete transition service for up to 5 properties, audit of current tenancies, conversion to periodic tenancy documentation, and National PRS Database registration.

Fixed price, delivered within 10 working days.

£297 one-off fee

Landlord compliance health check

A deep-dive audit of your portfolio’s compliance position covering EPCs, Gas Safety, EICR, deposit protection, and 2026 readiness, delivered as a written action plan with priority RAG status for each property.

£197 one-off fee

Trusted by Builders and Developers Across Surrey 

"We used to dread the annual safety audit. Since working with Heighton Ltd, we simply provide the auditor with access to one perfectly maintained digital file.

It’s not just saved us countless hours; it's genuinely reduced our compliance risk."​

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​Charlie D.,Managing Director, Residential Developer, Cranleigh, Surrey

Find out where your compliance gaps actually are.

Book a free 20-minute scoping call. We will review your portfolio, confirm the right service, and answer any questions. No obligation. No sales pitch.

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