Landlord &amp; Property Checkers

Rental Yield Calculator

Estimate gross and net rental yield for a buy-to-let property.

HMO Licence Checker

Check whether your property may need a mandatory or additional HMO licence.

Property 1 min check

Landlord EPC Duty Checker

Understand MEES E and the proposed C requirement for rentals.

Property 1 min check

Deposit Protection Checker

Check that a deposit is within cap and properly protected.

Rent Increase Calculator

Estimate a fair rent increase against local benchmarks.

Section 21 Checklist

Key conditions that typically need to be met before serving a Section 21 notice.

Landlord Compliance Checklist

Gas, electrical, EPC, deposit and right-to-rent essentials.

Buy-to-Let Cost Calculator

Estimate ongoing costs of running a buy-to-let property.

Property 1 min check

Buy-to-Let Stress Test (ICR)

Check if your rent passes typical lender 125% / 145% ICR stress tests.

Landlords & Property· 9 min read

In-depth Property articles

Long-form, plain-English guides researched for UK readers.

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UK Landlord Compliance in 2026: The Complete Checklist

What private landlords in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland must do in 2026: HMO licensing, EPC duties, deposit protection, gas, electrics and Right to Rent.

Landlords & Property· 8 min read

Rental Yield Explained: How to Judge a UK Buy-to-Let Investment

Gross vs net rental yield, ROI, capital growth, voids, mortgage stress tests and Section 24 — the metrics every UK buy-to-let landlord needs in 2026.

Landlords & Property· 8 min read

Tenancy Deposit Protection UK: Rules, Penalties and Disputes

How UK tenancy deposit protection works in 2026: the three approved schemes, prescribed information, penalties for non-compliance and dispute resolution.

Landlords & Property· 8 min read

UK HMO Licensing 2026: Mandatory, Additional and Selective

Complete UK guide to HMO licensing in 2026: mandatory thresholds, additional and selective schemes, room sizes, fire safety and penalties for non-compliance.

Property & Landlord· 8 min read

Improving Your EPC Rating: A 2026 Guide for UK Homeowners and Landlords

How to improve a UK EPC rating in 2026: which upgrades give the biggest score uplift, MEES rules for landlords, costs and the order to tackle work in.

Property & Renting· 8 min read

Section 21 in 2026: Where the No-Fault Eviction Rules Stand

The current state of Section 21 no-fault evictions in 2026, what the Renters' Rights Act changed, the strict procedural rules and notice periods landlords must follow.

Property & Renting· 7 min read

UK Rent Increase Rules: How Much, How Often and How to Challenge One

How UK landlords can lawfully increase rent in 2026, the Section 13 notice rules, market rent benchmarks and how tenants can challenge an unfair increase.

Property & Renting· 8 min read

Buy-to-Let Stress Tests Explained: ICR, Rates and What Lenders Check

How UK buy-to-let stress tests work in 2026 — Interest Cover Ratios of 125% and 145%, stress rates and how to structure deals that pass.

Property & Renting· 7 min read

UK EPC and MEES Rules for Landlords in 2026: What's Required

Current Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for UK landlords in 2026, the EPC band E threshold, exemptions and the proposed rise to band C.