Templates, Checklists & Toolkits
The fastest way to operate professionally is to start with proven templates. This hub gives you ready-to-use documents, checklists, and toolkits so you can act quickly, stay compliant, and avoid costly mistakes.
The Essential Landlord Document Pack: What to Prepare, Issue, and Store
Most landlord disputes are won or lost on documentation. This guide covers which documents are required at each stage of the tenancy lifecycle — before, during, and after — and the standard they need to meet to be useful when it matters.
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The 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.
Rent 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.
Landlord 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.
Landlord 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.
Scalable 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.
Rental 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.
Tenant 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.
Landlord 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.
Annual 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.
Landlord 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.
The 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.
Property 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.
75 Landlord Message Templates
Copy-paste messages for every landlord situation — rent increases, maintenance requests, deposit returns, late rent, and more.
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