Guides

Practical landlord guides

No-nonsense explanations of UK landlord law, compliance, and finance — written to help you act, not just understand.

Compliance

UK Landlord Compliance: The Complete 2026 Guide

Gas safety, EICR, EPC, PAT, Legionella, HMO licences, and the Renters' Rights Act — everything you are legally required to have in place, and when.

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Compliance 8 min read

Section 21 Abolition: What Landlords Need to Know

The Renters' Rights Bill will abolish Section 21 'no-fault' evictions. What changes, when it takes effect, and how to protect yourself with Section 8 grounds.

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Finance

Finance 5 min read

How to Calculate Rental Yield

Gross yield, net yield, and return on equity — explained clearly. Use our free calculator to compare properties and benchmark against the UK average.

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Finance 10 min read

Landlord Expenses: What You Can (and Can't) Claim

A practical guide to allowable expenses under UK tax law — maintenance, agent fees, mortgage interest, insurance, and the Section 24 changes landlords still get wrong.

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Contracts

Contracts 9 min read

Assured Shorthold Tenancy: A Complete Walkthrough

What an AST must contain, prescribed information requirements, deposit protection rules, and the clauses that protect you when things go wrong.

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HMO

HMO 7 min read

HMO Licencing: Do You Need One?

Mandatory HMO licencing, additional licencing, and selective licencing explained. Find out whether your property qualifies and what happens if you let without one.

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