Property Shield
PROPERTY SHIELD

We support Landlords to stay compliant, stay profitable and safe proof their investments in Hampshire and surrounding areas

Find out how…
Why Work With Property Shield?
1. Complete Compliance Made Simple
Managing regulations for Fire Risk Assessments, HMO licensing, and HHSRS standards can be overwhelming. We handle the complexity for you, clearly, quickly, and professionally—so your properties stay compliant without the stress.
2. Specialists in Safety, Compliance & Property Standards
Our team consists of qualified fire safety assessors, experienced HMO consultants, and certified HHSRS (Housing Health and Safety Rating System) inspectors. You’re not hiring generalists—you’re working with specialists who understand the legislation inside out.
3. Protect Your Tenants and Your Investment
From fire safety to housing hazards, we identify risks early and provide practical, cost-effective solutions. You safeguard your tenants’ wellbeing and reduce the chances of fines, legal issues, or costly remedial work.
4. Fast Turnaround With Clear, Actionable Reports
Every inspection comes with a straightforward, easy-to-follow report. No jargon. No guesswork. Just the exact steps you need to take to stay compliant and keep your property safe.
5. Support From Start to Finish
Whether you’re applying for an HMO licence, preparing for a council inspection, or improving your fire safety measures, we work with you at every stage—offering guidance, updates, and expert advice when you need it.
6. Local Knowledge, Professional Standards
As Hampshire-based consultants, we will travel too, we understand local authority expectations, regional regulations, and property types in the area. You get the benefit of local insight backed by national-level expertise
7. Trusted by Landlords, Agents & Property Investors
We’re known for reliability, professionalism, and results. Our clients return because we help them run safer, compliant, better-performing properties—with minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.
8. Proactive Landlord Defence When You Need It Most - do you think the council are being unreasonable?
Facing enforcement action? Received an Improvement Notice, Prohibition Order, or Civil Penalty? We specialise in supporting landlords through disputes, appeals, compliance failures, and council challenges.
We negotiate, advise, and help you respond effectively—protecting your interests, reducing penalties, and guiding you to full compliance.
9. Your Compliance, Your Defence, Your Peace of Mind
Whether you need inspections, licensing advice, or support navigating council decisions, Property Shield are here to guide you. Stay compliant, protect your tenants, and safeguard your investment with confidence.

We are the best partners for you

Specialist Expertise:
Qualified in fire safety, HMO consultancy, and HHSRS standards, with up-to-date knowledge of UK property regulations.
Proactive Landlord Defence:
Skilled at addressing disputes or unreasonable council decisions before they escalate.
Strategic Advisory:
Combines compliance advice with business strategy to help clients maximise investment performance.
Actionable Reporting:
Provides clear, jargon-free reports with practical steps for compliance and improvement.
Local Authority Insight:
Deep understanding of local and regional councils’ requirements and expectations.
Rapid Turnaround:
Efficient inspections, assessments, and guidance to keep projects and lettings on schedule.
Client-Centric Approach:
Tailors solutions to each client’s unique portfolio, challenges, and goals.
Risk Mitigation Focus:
 Helps clients identify and resolve hazards early to reduce fines, legal exposure, and operational disruption.
Trusted Advisor:
Long-standing reputation with landlords, agents, and investors for professionalism, reliability, and results.
Ongoing Support:
Offers continuous guidance and updates to ensure clients remain compliant as regulations evolve.
Why do our clients trust us?
  • Proven Expertise: Our clients trust us because we have extensive, hands-on experience in property compliance, HMO consultancy, and risk management. With 16 years experience, our advice is grounded in real-world results. 
  • ​Integrity & Transparency: We provide honest, clear guidance with no hidden agendas—clients always know what to expect and how to act. 
  • ​Proactive Problem-Solving: We anticipate challenges before they become issues, helping landlords avoid fines, disputes, or enforcement actions. 
  • ​Tailored Solutions: Every client gets solutions designed specifically for their properties, portfolio, and business goals—no one-size-fits-all approach.
  • ​Clear Communication: Reports, recommendations, and advice are straightforward and actionable, making compliance simple to understand and implement.
  • Dependable Support: Clients rely on our through inspections, council interactions, and compliance challenges, knowing we will be there every step of the way.
  • ​Strong Track Record: Years of successful projects, satisfied landlords, and positive outcomes reinforce our credibility.
  • ​Local Authority Insight: Our deep understanding of local councils and regional property regulations ensures clients stay ahead of legal requirements. 
  • ​Risk Reduction: By identifying hazards and compliance gaps early, we help clients protect tenants, properties, and investments.
  • ​Professional Reputation: Word-of-mouth and repeat business highlight our reliability, expertise, and results-driven approach.
Does this sound like you?
1. Navigating Complex Regulations
Landlords and property owners often struggle to understand fire safety, House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licensing, and HHSRS standards.
How we can help:
Provide clear, step-by-step guidance and practical compliance solutions, so clients always know exactly what they need to do.
2. Fear of Enforcement or Penalties
Worried about receiving enforcement notices such as Improvement Notices, Prohibition Orders, or fines from local authorities?
How we can help:
Offers proactive and reactive Landlord Defence, ensuring clients respond correctly, reduce risk, and avoid costly penalties.
3. Unreasonable Council Decisions
Pain Point: Councils sometimes impose occupancy restrictions or unusual compliance demands that feel unfair.
How we can help:
We challenge decisions with evidence-based advice, negotiations, and expert support, protecting client interests before issues escalate.
4. Identifying Hazards & Risks
Landlords may not spot hazards in their properties until they cause legal or financial problems.
How we can help:
We conduct thorough HHSRS inspections and fire risk assessments to identify and resolve hazards early, safeguarding tenants and investments.
5. Time-Consuming Compliance Tasks
Keeping up with inspections, licensing applications, and regulatory changes can be overwhelming.
How we can help:
We manage the process efficiently, delivering reports, guidance, and advice that save clients time and stress.
6. Confusing Reports & Jargon
Many property consultants provide complex reports that are hard to understand or act upon.
How Property Shield Helps:
We produce clear, actionable, jargon-free reports so clients can implement solutions confidently and quickly.
7. Maintaining Property Standards Across Multiple Properties
Investors with several properties struggle to maintain compliance consistently.
How Property Shield Helps:
We offer tailored, portfolio-wide solutions to ensure every property meets legal and safety requirements.
8. Protecting Tenants and Reputation
Landlords worry about tenant safety, complaints, and reputational risk.
How we can help:
We provide expert advice and inspections that reduce hazards, maintain safe properties, and safeguard client reputations.
9. Keeping Up With Changing Legislation
UK property regulations evolve frequently, making it hard for landlords to stay compliant.
How we can help:
We Offer ongoing updates, guidance, and strategic advice to keep clients ahead of regulatory changes.
10. Minimising Financial Risk
Non-compliance, disputes, or property hazards can lead to costly fines or legal issues.
How we can help:
We identify risks early, provide solutions, and offer defence strategies to protect clients’ investments and income.

How can you work with us?

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Initial 20 min phone  consultation

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Appraisal

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On site visit

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Report / Assessment
What does my programme include?
1. Fire Risk Assessments
  • Detailed inspection of properties to identify fire hazards.
  • ​Clear, actionable reports with practical recommendations.
  • ​Guidance to meet all UK fire safety regulations.
2. HMO and Selective Licensing Consultancy
  • Expert advice on licensing requirements, occupancy levels, and property standards.
  • ​Support with council applications, inspections, and compliance. 
  • ​Assistance in managing multi-occupancy properties safely and legally.
3. HHSRS Inspections
  • Comprehensive evaluations against Housing Health & Safety Rating System standards. 
  • ​Identification of hazards that could affect tenants’ health or safety. 
  • ​Clear, step-by-step guidance to address issues before they become enforcement problems.
4. Landlord Defence
  • Proactive support to challenge unreasonable council decisions (e.g., occupancy reductions, compliance requests).
  • ​Reactive support in case of enforcement such as Improvement Notices, Prohibition Orders, or penalties.
  • ​Negotiation, evidence preparation, and strategic advice to protect client interests.
  • ​Expert witness reports
5. Ongoing Compliance Support
  • Regular updates on regulatory changes affecting landlords and property owners. 
  • ​Portfolio-wide advice for multiple properties to ensure consistency.
  • ​Continuous guidance to maintain compliance, reduce risk, and protect investments.
6. Clear Reporting & Action Plans
  • Jargon-free, actionable reports for every inspection or assessment.
  • ​Step-by-step recommendations that are easy to implement. 
  • ​Prioritised actions to save time, reduce risk, and protect tenants.
7. Expert Witness Reports
  • Professional, impartial reports for legal proceedings and disputes.
  • ​Evidence-based assessments of compliance, property hazards, and safety standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What types of properties do you work with?
We work with all types of residential properties, including HMOs, single-family rentals, multi-unit buildings, and investment portfolios. Our services are tailored to meet the specific needs of each property type.
2. Do I need a Fire Risk Assessment for my property?
Yes. UK law requires that all HMOs, blocks of flats and commercial properties require a Fire Risk Assessment. We provide professional Fire Risk Assessments that are thorough, compliant, and actionable.
3. What is an HHSRS inspection, and why do I need one?
The Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) identifies hazards that could affect tenants’ health or safety. Our inspections highlight potential issues and provide clear steps to mitigate risks, keeping tenants safe and properties compliant.
4. How can you help with HMO licensing?
We guide landlords through the entire HMO licensing process—from initial assessment to council application and inspection preparation. We ensure your property meets all licensing requirements and provide advice on occupancy, safety, and standards.
5. What is Landlord Defence, and when would I need it?
Landlord Defence is our proactive and reactive support for landlords facing disputes, enforcement notices, or unreasonable council decisions. Whether it’s challenging occupancy reductions or responding to Enforcement Notices, we help protect your interests and reduce risk.
6. How quickly can I get an inspection or assessment?
We prioritise fast turnaround times and work with you to schedule inspections promptly. Reports are delivered quickly, with clear, actionable recommendations for compliance and risk management.
7. Do you provide ongoing support after inspections?
Yes. We offer ongoing guidance, updates on regulatory changes, and strategic advice to help landlords maintain compliance and protect their properties over time.
8. Are your reports easy to understand?
Absolutely. All our reports are jargon-free, practical, and actionable. You’ll know exactly what needs attention and how to address it. If you are unsure we offer a feedback call.
9. How do you handle multiple properties in a portfolio?
We provide tailored solutions for portfolios of any size, ensuring consistent compliance, risk management, and property safety across all your properties.
10. Why should I choose Property Shield over other consultants?
Clients trust Property Shield because of our specialist expertise, proactive approach, clear communication, and proven track record in compliance, HMO consultancy, HHSRS inspections, and Landlord Defence. We provide practical, actionable solutions to protect both tenants and investments.
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