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Lettings

Keeping Tenancy Records Compliant: A UK Guide

What records UK landlords must keep, why, and how long: deposit protection, Right to Rent, gas, EICR, EPC, served documents and tax records, all in one place.

23 Sept 2026
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Rent vs Mortgage: Cashflow Per Property Explained

How to work out true monthly cashflow on a UK buy to let: rent in, minus mortgage and running costs, plus the tax wrinkle and how to stress test it.

14 Sept 2026
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How to Manage a Portfolio Without a Letting Agent

A practical UK guide to self managing a rental portfolio: what agents charge, the jobs you take on, the honest pros and cons, and the systems that make it work.

26 Aug 2026
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The End of Tenancy Checklist for UK Landlords

A step by step end of tenancy checklist for UK landlords: notice, check out inventory, fair wear and tear, deposit deductions, the 10 day return and disputes.

5 Aug 2026
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A Complete Workflow for Self Managing Landlords

A stage by stage workflow for self managing UK landlords: advertise, reference, protect the deposit, stay compliant during the tenancy, renew and check out.

16 Jul 2026
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Rental Yield and Monthly Profit Explained (UK)

How to work out gross yield, net yield and real monthly profit on a UK rental, with the formulas, a worked example, and the running costs landlords forget.

29 Jun 2026
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How to Track Rent Due Dates Across a Portfolio

A practical guide for UK landlords on tracking rent due dates across a portfolio, setting reminders, spotting arrears early and chasing late rent.

8 Jun 2026