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Guides, market insights and product news for landlords and property investors.

Section 13 Rent Increase Notice and the First-tier Tribunal Challenge

Raise rent lawfully with a Section 13 notice in 2026. See Form 4A style rules, the First-tier Tribunal challenge, and how to evidence market rent.

Ground 1A Notice and the 12 Month Re-Letting Ban

Selling a rental under the Renters Rights Act? See how a Ground 1A notice works, the 12 month re-letting ban, and how UK landlords avoid penalties.

Epc Register - UK Landlord Guide (2026)

Free UK landlord guide to epc register. Step-by-step advice, worked examples, and 2026 compliance updates. Use Lendlord HMO checker.

Free Mortgage Lender Quotes - UK Landlord Guide (2026)

Try the free mortgage lender quotes for UK landlords. Instant results, 2026 rates, and expert tips from Lendlord, built for property investors.

Council Tax Band - UK Landlord Guide (2026)

Use our free council tax band for UK landlords. Instant results, 2026 rates, and expert tips from Lendlord, built for property investors.

Bridging Loan Calculator UK 2026: Rates & Requirements

Use a bridging loan calculator to price your next deal. See UK bridging loan rates, lender requirements, fees, and how to plan a clean exit in 2026.

EPC C by 2030 UK: MEES Rules and Funding Upgrades

EPC C by 2030 is coming. See MEES rules, typical EPC upgrade costs for landlords, and how to fund energy improvements with bridging finance.

HMO Investment Yields by Town 2026: Midlands Guide

HMO investment yields by town in the Midlands for 2026. Compare Lichfield, Tamworth, Luton and more, and learn to judge net yield, not just headlines.

London vs North East Rental Stock 2026: Yield Guide

London vs North East rental stock trends in 2026: where supply is falling, how regional yields compare, and how to find deals with postcode data.

UK Stamp Duty on Buy-to-Let 2026: Rates & Calculator

How much stamp duty will you pay on a buy-to-let in 2026? See how SDLT works, the additional property surcharge, and a free stamp duty calculator.

The Free Tenancy Agreement Template UK Landlords Need in 2026

Get a free tenancy agreement template UK landlords can trust in 2026. See which template to use after the Renters' Rights Act and create one in minutes.

UK Rental Inflation Hits 6.5% in June 2026: Landlord Guide

Goodlord data shows the sharpest rent rise of 2026 so far. See what's driving it, how RRA changed pricing, and how to set rent legally.

RRA Information Sheet 2026: Prove Delivery, Avoid Fines

Sent the RRA information sheet? Learn what counts as proof of delivery, tenant deadlines, and how to store records if councils investigate.

Capital Gains Tax on Rental Property UK 2026: Sell Now?

After Starmer's resignation, UK landlords are crystallising gains before a possible budget. See CGT rates, timing, and hold-vs-sell modelling.

Bridging Loan Calculator UK 2026: Rates, Requirements and Costs

Compare bridging loan rates from 0.75% pm, model total costs with our calculator, and see UK lender requirements before you apply. Direct lender, no broker fees.

Section 13 Rent Increase UK 2026: What Landlords Must Know

UK rent growth is slowing but supply is tight. Learn the new Section 13 process, Form 4A rules, annual limits and how to raise rent legally from May 2026.

PRS Database Registration UK 2026: Fees, Deadlines and Compliance

The government confirms PRS database fees will fund council enforcement. See what UK landlords must register, when deadlines apply, and how to stay ahead of fines.

Section 8 Eviction Process UK 2026: What Landlords Need Now

Section 21 is gone. See how the Section 8 eviction process works in 2026, why court delays matter, and how to build an evidence trail landlords can rely on.

Free Periodic Tenancy Agreement Template UK 2026 | RRA Compliant

All UK tenancies are periodic from May 2026. Download a free periodic tenancy agreement template compliant with the Renters' Rights Act. Generate yours in minutes.

MTD 2026 Deadline: UK Landlords Must File by 7 Aug

Making Tax Digital is live for UK landlords earning over £50,000. Your first quarterly update is due 7 August 2026. See deadlines, qualifying rules, and how to prepare.

2026 Renters' Rights: 1 Month On – Landlord Guide

One month after the Renters' Rights Act took effect, UK rental demand is steady and supply is growing. See what changed, what the data shows, and what to focus on next.

£7k 2026 Fines: 21 HHSRS Hazards for Landlords

Councils in England now have power to issue £7,000 fines for Category 1 property hazards. Learn the 21 HHSRS risks, your repair duties, and five steps to protect your portfolio.

England vs Croatia: Why Property Investors Should Be Deal-Ready

England v Croatia will dominate attention - but auction deadlines and bridging timelines do not wait. Why landlords should be deal-ready before the market gets distracted.

Below Market Value Bridging: £276k HMO for £23k Down

How an investor bought a £276,000 9-bed HMO at auction for £230,000 - £46k below market value - with a £207k bridging loan and just £23k down. Full breakdown.