Landlord guides
Plain-English deep dives on the rules that actually change how you run a UK rental portfolio. Updated as the law changes — no jargon, no fluff, no email gate.
- Cornerstone· 12 min read
Renters' Rights Act 2025 — full landlord guide
The most significant PRS reform since 1988. No-fault evictions abolished, periodic tenancies, expanded possession grounds, Decent Homes Standard, ombudsman, database — everything in one place.
Read the guide → - Tenant find· 9 min read
How to reference a tenant in the UK
Credit checks, Right to Rent, affordability and previous-landlord references explained — what each check shows, what it can legally cost, and how to run one. Plus a free tool to start.
Read the guide → - Price comparison· 6 min read
Cheapest tenant referencing in the UK (2026)
A price comparison of the ways UK landlords reference tenants — DIY, credit checks, pay-per-check, free portals and agent services — by cost, what's checked, and whether you need a subscription.
Read the guide → - Starts April 2026· 9 min read
MTD ITSA for landlords — the 2026 guide
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts on 6 April 2026 for landlords with gross rent over £50,000. Quarterly returns, qualifying income, key deadlines and how to prepare.
Read the guide → - Tax· 10 min read
Section 24 explained — UK landlord mortgage interest guide
The single biggest tax issue facing UK landlords. How the 20% mortgage-interest tax credit really works, worked examples for both tax bands, and the realistic mitigation options.
Read the guide → - Compliance· 11 min read
HMO licensing crash course
What counts as an HMO, the difference between mandatory, additional and selective licensing, Section 254 vs 257, minimum bedroom sizes, penalties up to £30k. Everything UK landlords need.
Read the guide → - Beginner· 13 min read
First-time landlord checklist — UK 2026
Step-by-step guide for new UK landlords. Before you buy, mortgage and purchase, set-up, tenant find, tenancy start, ongoing operations, tax and reporting. Builds on all our other guides.
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Plus free interactive tools
HMO licence checker, rental yield calculator, stamp duty calculator and BTL mortgage calculator (with ICR stress test).
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