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Best OpenRent Alternatives 2026: An Honest Comparison

OpenRent does three different jobs. Most 'alternatives' only replace one of them. Here is which tools replace which — including where we do not compete at all.

12 min read19 Aug 2026
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TaxBuy-to-LetLandlord Strategy

Landlord Incorporation: the 20-Hour Rule Is a Myth

No 20-hour threshold exists in Section 162 TCGA 1992. The figure comes from the facts of the Ramsay case, not the law. Here is what the Tribunal actually tests.

8 min read31 Jul 2026
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Landlord StrategyBuy-to-LetComplianceTenancy Management

Do You Actually Need a Letting Agent? The Honest Maths for a Small Landlord

An honest, agent-by-agent cost-benefit for small landlords — what agents really do, what they cost, and which problems good software solves for a fraction of the price.

9 min read10 Jun 2026
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Selling a Rental With a Tenant: Ground 1A Possession 2026

Since Section 21 ended on 1 May 2026, Ground 1A is how you get vacant possession to sell. The 4-month notice, the 12-month bar, and the re-let penalty.

10 min read2 Jun 2026
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Best Landlord Property Management Software UK 2026: Honest Comparison

Comparing the best UK landlord apps in 2026 — LetSorted, OpenRent, GetGround, COHO, Hammock, Lendlord, Arthur Online and more.

12 min read29 May 2026
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Tenant Guarantors UK: What Landlords Need to Know

Complete landlord guide to tenant guarantors UK: when to require one, how to screen them, what makes a guarantee enforceable, and RRA 2025 implications.

10 min read29 May 2026
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TaxBuy-to-LetLandlord Strategy

Is Mortgage Interest Tax Deductible for UK Landlords in 2026?

Since Section 24, UK landlords can no longer deduct mortgage interest from rental income. Instead you get a 20% tax credit. Here's how it works in 2026.

6 min read21 May 2026
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ComplianceMaintenanceLandlord Strategy

EV Charging Points in Rental Properties: A UK Landlord's Guide (2026)

Should you allow your tenant to install an EV charging point? This guide covers landlord consent, liability for unpaid electricity bills, planning rules, and smart ways to protect yourself.

10 min read13 Apr 2026
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TaxComplianceBuy-to-Let

Landlord Tax Obligations UK 2026: What You Need to Know

A practical guide to landlord tax in the UK for 2026. Income tax, allowable expenses, mortgage interest relief, capital gains tax, and Making Tax Digital — everything self-managing landlords need.

14 min read17 Mar 2026
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