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27 free checklists, templates, guides and planning tools for UK landlords — each delivered to your inbox. Written under the current rules and kept up to date.
In a hurry? Seven tools need no email at all.
The rent increase, notice date, EPC 2030, buy-to-let, cashflow, stress test and void calculators run instantly in your browser.
Checklists & frameworks
Step-by-step working documents — compliance, referencing, deposits, possession readiness and more.
UK Landlord Compliance Checklist 2026
Every certificate, document, and deadline you need to stay legal — gas safety, EPC, EICR, alarms, and more. One page. Always up to date.
Get it freeFree Compliance Tracker — One Property, Forever
Track compliance certificates, get expiry reminders, and store documents — free for one property, no credit card, no time limit.
Get it freeThe Essential 12-Month Property Maintenance Calendar
Stop small problems becoming £10,000 repairs — 68 seasonal tasks, Gas Safe reminders, EICR/EPC alerts, and a print-ready PDF for every property.
Get it freeLandlord Risk & Mistake Audit
28 checks across compliance, finance, tenant management, property safety, and portfolio risk — get your Risk Score and a prioritised fix list. PDF included.
Get it freePossession Readiness Checklist
32 checks across 6 categories — find out whether your paperwork would stand up if you needed to pursue Section 8 possession today. PDF included.
Get it freeTenant Referencing & Screening Framework
Five-stage tenant screening process — enquiry filtering, Right to Rent checks, affordability calculator, full referencing, and scoring matrix. Updated for the Renters Rights Act 2026.
Get it freeTenant Deposit Compliance Checklist
48 compliance checks across 6 stages — protection, prescribed information, deductions, and dispute resolution. Covers all three government-approved schemes. Updated for Renters Rights Act 2026.
Get it freeAnnual Rent Review Framework
The complete rent review process for UK landlords — 6 stages from trigger assessment through to post-review documentation. Includes Section 13 notice planner and draft tenant communication templates. Updated for Renters Rights Act 2026.
Get it freeLandlord Repair Planning Framework
Five planning tools for UK landlords — property condition audit (23 elements, up to 5 properties), repair cost estimator with benchmark guide, 12-month maintenance calendar, contractor tracker, and legal obligations checker covering Section 11, HHSRS, and Awaab's Law.
Get it freeBTL Remortgage Readiness Checklist
Is your fix ending? Run the ICR stress test, LTV calculator, and readiness score — then build your broker file. Free for UK landlords.
Get it freeTemplates & document packs
Ready-to-use documents: message templates, reference packs, inspection forms and calendars.
75 Landlord Message Templates
Copy-paste messages for every landlord situation — rent increases, maintenance requests, deposit returns, late rent, and more.
Get it freeThe Tenant Reference Check Pack
Five ready-to-send documents for vetting tenants properly — reference letter, employer check, landlord questionnaire, affordability calculator, and red flags checklist.
Get it freeProperty Inspection Report Template
Room-by-room condition ratings, photo references, action items log, and tenant sign-off — export a branded PDF inspection report in one click.
Get it freeThe Landlord's Compliance Calendar Template
Plug in your certificates and get automatic expiry warnings — green, amber, red, expired. Works in Excel and Google Sheets. PDF report included.
Get it freeGuides & handbooks
Longer-form playbooks for the bigger jobs — first tenancy, arrears, emergencies.
The First-Time Landlord Handbook
Everything you need in your first year — finding tenants, staying compliant, managing finances. Written in plain English, no jargon.
Get it freeThe Landlord's 24-Hour Emergency Standard Operating Procedure
Step-by-step protocols for burst pipes, gas leaks, boiler failure, electrical faults, and break-ins — add your contractors and download a print-ready PDF.
Get it freeRent Arrears Action Plan
Seven legal stages for recovering rent arrears after the Renters Rights Act 2026 — from first missed payment to Section 8 possession, with a printable PDF trail.
Get it freeCalculators & trackers
Interactive planning tools delivered by email — with more available instantly on the free tools hub.
Self-Manage vs Letting Agent: The True Cost Comparison
Enter your rent and management fee — see the true annual cost of each route, your 5-year saving, and an honest recommendation.
Get it freeUK Selective Licensing Lookup
Check any England or Wales postcode for selective licensing status — council, fee estimate, and direct application link. Instant result, PDF report included.
Get it freeLandlord Incorporation Decision Framework
Ten questions. Three verdicts. Find out whether incorporating your rental portfolio makes financial sense — Section 24 impact, CGT risk, and SDLT cost all factored in.
Get it freeRent Structure & PCM Calculator
Six rent calculators in one page — weekly to PCM, pro-rata, fortnightly, rent review, and affordability checker. The everyday maths every UK landlord needs.
Get it freeLandlord Budgeting & Forecasting Toolkit
Build a 12-month financial plan for your portfolio — income forecast, expenditure budget, reserve fund planner, and scenario stress tester across up to 5 properties.
Get it freeScalable Portfolio Planning Framework
The structured growth framework for UK landlords. Five stages: foundation readiness, finance capacity modelling, acquisition criteria and pipeline, systems audit, and 10-year vision targets.
Get it freeRental Pricing Strategy Worksheet
Set, review, and optimise the rent you charge. Six tools: market benchmarking, void cost calculator, rent increase viability, Section 13 notice planner, 5-year strategy, and new let pricing. Updated for Renters Rights Act 2026.
Get it freeLandlord Cost Reduction Framework
Audit 7 cost categories across your portfolio — mortgage, insurance, management, maintenance, compliance, tax, and voids. Live savings total, ranked quick wins, and portfolio efficiency score.
Get it freePortfolio Exit Planner
Should you sell? Score your exit readiness, estimate your CGT, calculate net proceeds, and model your reinvestment options — free for UK landlords.
Get it freeUK Rental Profit Estimator
Know your taxable rental profit before self-assessment — in under 2 minutes. Handles Section 24 mortgage interest correctly with plain-English explanations.
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