Plain-English guides for UK landlords.
Compliance, costs, law changes and the day-to-day of managing your own property, written for landlords in England and Scotland.
Best free landlord software UK: what to look for in 2026
Plenty of landlord apps call themselves free. Here is how to tell which will actually save you time, and what to check before you put your tenants on one.
How much do letting agents charge in the UK? (2026 fees explained)
Full management usually costs 10 to 18% of the rent plus VAT, before the extras. Add it up over a year and the number surprises most landlords.
How to self-manage a rental property in the UK (2026 guide)
Self-managing saves you the 10 to 18% a letting agent takes, but only if you have a system. Here is what the job involves, in the order you will meet it.
Landlord compliance checklist UK (England and Scotland, 2026)
Every certificate, check and registration a UK landlord needs, with how often each one renews and where England and Scotland differ.
Landlord gas safety certificate: cost and rules for 2026
Every UK landlord with a gas appliance needs a gas safety check every 12 months. Here is what it covers, what it typically costs, and the dates that catch people out.
Section 21 abolition: what landlords need to do now
The Renters’ Rights Act ended Section 21 in England on 1 May 2026. Here is what changed for landlords, what is still coming, and a practical action list.