An accidental landlord is someone who became a landlord without planning to, often by inheriting a property, keeping their old home after moving in with a partner, or letting a property they couldn't sell. Landlord software for accidental landlords helps with the legal duties (gas safety, EPC, deposit protection, Right to Rent, How to Rent guide), the rent tracking, and the tax records they need to keep, without expecting them to already know how to be a landlord. August is built for this audience: free for one property, calm to use, with a checklist that tells you what you need to do and when.
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Whether you inherited a property, kept your old flat, or couldn't sell, August helps you do this professionally without making it your career.
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An accidental landlord is someone who became a landlord without planning to, often by inheriting a property, keeping their old home after moving in with a partner, or letting a property they couldn't sell. Landlord software for accidental landlords helps with the legal duties (gas safety, EPC, deposit protection, Right to Rent, How to Rent guide), the rent tracking, and the tax records they need to keep, without expecting them to already know how to be a landlord. August is built for this audience: free for one property, calm to use, with a checklist that tells you what you need to do and when.
Available on:
Whether you inherited a property, kept your old flat, or couldn't sell, August helps you do this professionally without making it your career.
Cancel anytime
An accidental landlord is someone who became a landlord without planning to, often by inheriting a property, keeping their old home after moving in with a partner, or letting a property they couldn't sell. Landlord software for accidental landlords helps with the legal duties (gas safety, EPC, deposit protection, Right to Rent, How to Rent guide), the rent tracking, and the tax records they need to keep, without expecting them to already know how to be a landlord. August is built for this audience: free for one property, calm to use, with a checklist that tells you what you need to do and when.
Available on:
Whether you inherited a property, kept your old flat, or couldn't sell, August helps you do this professionally without making it your career.
Cancel anytime
3,000+ UK Landlords
FCA Authorised
4.5 Star Rating
Gas safety once a year, electrical every five, EPC every ten, deposit protected within thirty days... August surfaces each one when it matters and stores the proof when it's done.
Every 12 months
Up to £20,000 + possible prosecution
Every 5 years
Up to £40,000 council fine
Every 10 years
Up to £5,000 per property
Within 30 days
1 to 3 times the deposit, paid to tenant
Day one
Up to £7,000 and blocks possession
Before move-in
Up to £10,000 per occupier (first breach)
Rent, certificates, expenses, questions. Each one in its place, surfaced when it matters.
EPC, gas safety, Right to Rent, How to Rent guide, deposit protection. Every duty named, every deadline tracked.
EPC, gas safety, Right to Rent, How to Rent guide, deposit protection. Every duty named, every deadline tracked.
EPC, gas safety, Right to Rent, How to Rent guide, deposit protection. Every duty named, every deadline tracked.
Connect the account where rent comes in. August watches for the payment, marks it paid, and keeps a clean record for tax.
Connect the account where rent comes in. August watches for the payment, marks it paid, and keeps a clean record for tax.
Connect the account where rent comes in. August watches for the payment, marks it paid, and keeps a clean record for tax.
August reads your documents, sets renewal reminders, and keeps the records for you.
August reads your documents, sets renewal reminders, and keeps the records for you.
August reads your documents, sets renewal reminders, and keeps the records for you.
August Intelligence answers what consent to let means, whether your council requires a licence, or what a periodic tenancy looks like now.
Add your property once and August pulls the rest. Estimated value, EPC, council tax, title number. all visible in your property profile without manual entry.
Add your property once and August pulls the rest. Estimated value, EPC, council tax, title number. all visible in your property profile without manual entry.
Every rent payment tracked
August connects to your bank account and matches incoming payments to the right tenancy automatically.
Every rent payment tracked
August connects to your bank account and matches incoming payments to the right tenancy automatically.
Every rent payment tracked
August connects to your bank account and matches incoming payments to the right tenancy automatically.
August connects directly to your bank account via open banking, to track rent automatically.
August connects directly to your bank account via open banking, to track rent automatically.
Effortlessly add your properties and tenancies and set up in seconds with just a few taps with the #1 Landlord App in the UK.
Effortlessly add your properties and tenancies and set up in seconds with just a few taps with the #1 Landlord App in the UK.
Securely link your bank and August will track rent automatically, matching rent payments with your tenancies.
August reminds you of rent due, expiring certificates, safety checks, insurance renewals, and more.
August reminds you of rent due, expiring certificates, safety checks, insurance renewals, and more.
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You don't need a letting agent or landlord experience to manage your property properly. August walks you through everything.
You don't need a letting agent or landlord experience to manage your property properly. August walks you through everything.
Landlord, Bristol, 1 property
"I moved in with my partner and started renting out my flat. I had no idea about deposit protection deadlines or gas safety certificates. August tells me exactly what I need to do and when I actually feel like I know what I'm doing."
4.5 / 5 Rating
48+ App Store Reviews
98%
Satisfaction
+3K
Customers
Landlord, Nottingham, 2 properties
"I inherited my mum's house and suddenly had two places to manage. Letting agents wanted 12% on each, which felt ridiculous for what they actually do. August costs a fraction of that and I can see rent, tenancies, and compliance for both in one place."
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Set up in under 5 minutes, and have your compliance checklist, rent tracking and document storage running before the end of the day.
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Set up in under 5 minutes, and have your compliance checklist, rent tracking and document storage running before the end of the day.
30-day free trial
Cancel anytime
Setup in under 5 minutes
Available on:
Set up in under 5 minutes, and have your compliance checklist, rent tracking and document storage running before the end of the day.
30-day free trial
Cancel anytime
Setup in under 5 minutes
Everything you need to manage your properties, finances, and tenants. All in one place.
Q1 Update
Submitted on 15 Jul 2026
Submitted
Total income
£3,405
Total expenses
-£2,335
Net profit
£1,070
Link your bank once and August matches payments to tenants automatically. Track expenses, snap receipts, and stay MTD-ready. No spreadsheets needed.
5
/22
Completed tasks
Complete all essential and required tasks to stay compliant.
EPC, Gas Safety, EICR, Right to Rent. August tells you exactly what's required and guides you through it step by step. No more guessing.
Everything you need to manage your properties, finances, and tenants. All in one place.
Q1 Update
Submitted on 15 Jul 2026
Submitted
Total income
£3,405
Total expenses
-£2,335
Net profit
£1,070
Link your bank once and August matches payments to tenants automatically. Track expenses, snap receipts, and stay MTD-ready. No spreadsheets needed.
5
/22
Completed tasks
Complete all essential and required tasks to stay compliant.
EPC, Gas Safety, EICR, Right to Rent. August tells you exactly what's required and guides you through it step by step. No more guessing.
Everything you need to manage your properties, finances, and tenants. All in one place.
Q1 Update
Submitted on 15 Jul 2026
Submitted
Total income
£3,405
Total expenses
-£2,335
Net profit
£1,070
Link your bank once and August matches payments to tenants automatically. Track expenses, snap receipts, and stay MTD-ready. No spreadsheets needed.
5
/22
Completed tasks
Complete all essential and required tasks to stay compliant.
EPC, Gas Safety, EICR, Right to Rent. August tells you exactly what's required and guides you through it step by step. No more guessing.
30 day free trial
14 day money back guarantee
Cancel any time
Save £1,500 per year*
Monthly
Yearly
-20%
2 tenancies
1 bank account
Income and expenses view
Smart tenancy setup
Auto-document scanning
Everything in "Free"
5 tenancies
MTD reporting
2 bank accounts
Link 2 organisations
Everything in "Growth"
20 tenancies
MTD reporting
6 bank accounts
Link 2 organisations
Everything in "Portfolio"
Unlimited tenancies
MTD reporting
20 bank accounts
Link 5 organisations
30 day free trial
14 day money back guarantee
Cancel any time
Save £1,500 per year*
Monthly
Yearly
-20%
2 tenancies
1 bank account
Income and expenses view
Smart tenancy setup
Auto-document scanning
Everything in "Free"
5 tenancies
MTD reporting
2 bank accounts
Link 2 organisations
Everything in "Growth"
20 tenancies
MTD reporting
6 bank accounts
Link 2 organisations
Everything in "Portfolio"
Unlimited tenancies
MTD reporting
20 bank accounts
Link 5 organisations
30 day free trial
14 day money back guarantee
Cancel any time
Save £1,500 per year*
Monthly
Yearly
-20%
2 tenancies
1 bank account
Income and expenses view
Smart tenancy setup
Auto-document scanning
Everything in "Free"
5 tenancies
MTD reporting
2 bank accounts
Link 2 organisations
Everything in "Growth"
20 tenancies
MTD reporting
6 bank accounts
Link 2 organisations
Everything in "Portfolio"
Unlimited tenancies
MTD reporting
20 bank accounts
Link 5 organisations
“I was drowning in spreadsheets and missing deadlines. August gave me my sanity back - and saved me from a £5,000 fine I didn't even know was coming.”
Laura M.
Landlord from Leeds, 5 properties
"Finally I can see what each property actually costs me. Turns out one of mine was eating all the profit."
Rebecca M.
Landlord from Bristol, 4 properties
"I used to dump everything in a spreadsheet and panic at tax time. Now it's all organised as I go."
James T.
Landlord from Manchester, 3 properties
“I was drowning in spreadsheets and missing deadlines. August gave me my sanity back - and saved me from a £5,000 fine I didn't even know was coming.”
Laura M.
Landlord from Leeds, 5 properties
"Finally I can see what each property actually costs me. Turns out one of mine was eating all the profit."
Rebecca M.
Landlord from Bristol, 4 properties
"I used to dump everything in a spreadsheet and panic at tax time. Now it's all organised as I go."
James T.
Landlord from Manchester, 3 properties
“I was drowning in spreadsheets and missing deadlines. August gave me my sanity back - and saved me from a £5,000 fine I didn't even know was coming.”
Laura M.
Landlord from Leeds, 5 properties
"Finally I can see what each property actually costs me. Turns out one of mine was eating all the profit."
Rebecca M.
Landlord from Bristol, 4 properties
"I used to dump everything in a spreadsheet and panic at tax time. Now it's all organised as I go."
James T.
Landlord from Manchester, 3 properties
Answers to the most common questions from Landlords and Tenants using August.
What happens to my data if I cancel?
You can cancel at any time, and your data stays yours. Before you cancel, you can export your rent records, tenancy documents and payment history so you have a full archive outside August. After cancellation, your account is kept in a read-only state. Your data is deleted in line with our privacy policy after that. There are no exit fees and no contractual lock-in.
What counts as an HMO in the UK?
An HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) is a property let to three or more tenants who form more than one household and share facilities like a kitchen or bathroom. A "large HMO", five or more tenants from two or more households, needs a mandatory licence from the local council. HMOs are taxed, regulated and managed differently from single-let properties, which is why August is built around the HMO structure rather than adapted to it. For the official definition, see UK Government guidance on houses in multiple occupation.
I already use a spreadsheet. Why switch?
Spreadsheets work until rent is late, a certificate expires or a document goes missing. August gives you a live system that updates from your bank, stores documents by property and surfaces reminders before deadlines pass, none of which a spreadsheet does on its own. You also stop being the bottleneck: if you are away, August still knows who paid and what is due.
Will my tenants see my personal phone number?
No. Every tenant conversation happens inside the August app, so your personal mobile number stays private. Tenants message you through their own August account. Conversations are timestamped and on record, which means you have a clear paper trail if a dispute ever ends up in court or in front of an ombudsman. Your phone stays yours, your evenings stay yours, and the professional distance that protects you in a dispute stays intact.
Does August handle Making Tax Digital for HMO landlords?
Yes. Landlords with property income over £50,000 must submit quarterly digital tax returns under MTD for Income Tax. August keeps rental income and expenses in HMRC-recognised categories from day one, so your quarterly figures are totalled and ready when the deadline arrives. You can generate financial reports, filter by financial year or quarter, and export to Excel or CSV for your accountant. HMRC submission is available on the August web app. MTD reporting is included on Growth, Portfolio and Portfolio+.
Can August store HMO licences, certificates and deposits?
Yes. You can upload HMO licences, gas safety certificates, EICRs, EPCs, tenancy agreements and prescribed information documents, kept by property and tenant so they are easy to find when you need them.
When you upload a licence or certificate, August reads the expiry date and sets a renewal reminder automatically. Every document is timestamped on upload and on send, so when the council emails for your licence or a tenant disputes the deposit, the record is right there.
Does August handle HMO rent by room and on different days?
Yes, that is the foundational HMO requirement and it is built around it. August connects to your bank via Open Banking and matches rent by tenant and room, so a five-tenant HMO shows up as five clear rows with five separate statuses, not one lump sum. It does not matter if one tenant pays on the 1st and another on the 5th; rent expected dates are set per tenancy, and weekly, fortnightly or monthly schedules all work side by side. Split or partial payments are flagged so you can confirm and reconcile them manually.
How much does August cost and which plan is right for my HMO?
August offers four plans so you only pay for what you need. Free covers up to 2 tenancies, enough to evaluate the product. Growth at £8.99/month covers up to 5 tenancies, suitable for a small HMO or two single-lets. Portfolio at £14.99/month covers up to 20 tenancies, where most HMO landlords with one to three properties land. Portfolio+ at £29.99/month covers unlimited tenancies for larger portfolios.
Every paid plan starts with a 30-day free trial and a 14-day money-back guarantee, with no setup fees, no per-property charges, and the option to cancel any time.
Answers to the most common questions from Landlords and Tenants using August.
What happens to my data if I cancel?
You can cancel at any time, and your data stays yours. Before you cancel, you can export your rent records, tenancy documents and payment history so you have a full archive outside August. After cancellation, your account is kept in a read-only state. Your data is deleted in line with our privacy policy after that. There are no exit fees and no contractual lock-in.
What counts as an HMO in the UK?
An HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) is a property let to three or more tenants who form more than one household and share facilities like a kitchen or bathroom. A "large HMO", five or more tenants from two or more households, needs a mandatory licence from the local council. HMOs are taxed, regulated and managed differently from single-let properties, which is why August is built around the HMO structure rather than adapted to it. For the official definition, see UK Government guidance on houses in multiple occupation.
I already use a spreadsheet. Why switch?
Spreadsheets work until rent is late, a certificate expires or a document goes missing. August gives you a live system that updates from your bank, stores documents by property and surfaces reminders before deadlines pass, none of which a spreadsheet does on its own. You also stop being the bottleneck: if you are away, August still knows who paid and what is due.
Will my tenants see my personal phone number?
No. Every tenant conversation happens inside the August app, so your personal mobile number stays private. Tenants message you through their own August account. Conversations are timestamped and on record, which means you have a clear paper trail if a dispute ever ends up in court or in front of an ombudsman. Your phone stays yours, your evenings stay yours, and the professional distance that protects you in a dispute stays intact.
Does August handle Making Tax Digital for HMO landlords?
Yes. Landlords with property income over £50,000 must submit quarterly digital tax returns under MTD for Income Tax. August keeps rental income and expenses in HMRC-recognised categories from day one, so your quarterly figures are totalled and ready when the deadline arrives. You can generate financial reports, filter by financial year or quarter, and export to Excel or CSV for your accountant. HMRC submission is available on the August web app. MTD reporting is included on Growth, Portfolio and Portfolio+.
Can August store HMO licences, certificates and deposits?
Yes. You can upload HMO licences, gas safety certificates, EICRs, EPCs, tenancy agreements and prescribed information documents, kept by property and tenant so they are easy to find when you need them.
When you upload a licence or certificate, August reads the expiry date and sets a renewal reminder automatically. Every document is timestamped on upload and on send, so when the council emails for your licence or a tenant disputes the deposit, the record is right there.
Does August handle HMO rent by room and on different days?
Yes, that is the foundational HMO requirement and it is built around it. August connects to your bank via Open Banking and matches rent by tenant and room, so a five-tenant HMO shows up as five clear rows with five separate statuses, not one lump sum. It does not matter if one tenant pays on the 1st and another on the 5th; rent expected dates are set per tenancy, and weekly, fortnightly or monthly schedules all work side by side. Split or partial payments are flagged so you can confirm and reconcile them manually.
How much does August cost and which plan is right for my HMO?
August offers four plans so you only pay for what you need. Free covers up to 2 tenancies, enough to evaluate the product. Growth at £8.99/month covers up to 5 tenancies, suitable for a small HMO or two single-lets. Portfolio at £14.99/month covers up to 20 tenancies, where most HMO landlords with one to three properties land. Portfolio+ at £29.99/month covers unlimited tenancies for larger portfolios.
Every paid plan starts with a 30-day free trial and a 14-day money-back guarantee, with no setup fees, no per-property charges, and the option to cancel any time.
Answers to the most common questions from Landlords and Tenants using August.
What happens to my data if I cancel?
You can cancel at any time, and your data stays yours. Before you cancel, you can export your rent records, tenancy documents and payment history so you have a full archive outside August. After cancellation, your account is kept in a read-only state. Your data is deleted in line with our privacy policy after that. There are no exit fees and no contractual lock-in.
What counts as an HMO in the UK?
An HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) is a property let to three or more tenants who form more than one household and share facilities like a kitchen or bathroom. A "large HMO", five or more tenants from two or more households, needs a mandatory licence from the local council. HMOs are taxed, regulated and managed differently from single-let properties, which is why August is built around the HMO structure rather than adapted to it. For the official definition, see UK Government guidance on houses in multiple occupation.
I already use a spreadsheet. Why switch?
Spreadsheets work until rent is late, a certificate expires or a document goes missing. August gives you a live system that updates from your bank, stores documents by property and surfaces reminders before deadlines pass, none of which a spreadsheet does on its own. You also stop being the bottleneck: if you are away, August still knows who paid and what is due.
Will my tenants see my personal phone number?
No. Every tenant conversation happens inside the August app, so your personal mobile number stays private. Tenants message you through their own August account. Conversations are timestamped and on record, which means you have a clear paper trail if a dispute ever ends up in court or in front of an ombudsman. Your phone stays yours, your evenings stay yours, and the professional distance that protects you in a dispute stays intact.
Does August handle Making Tax Digital for HMO landlords?
Yes. Landlords with property income over £50,000 must submit quarterly digital tax returns under MTD for Income Tax. August keeps rental income and expenses in HMRC-recognised categories from day one, so your quarterly figures are totalled and ready when the deadline arrives. You can generate financial reports, filter by financial year or quarter, and export to Excel or CSV for your accountant. HMRC submission is available on the August web app. MTD reporting is included on Growth, Portfolio and Portfolio+.
Can August store HMO licences, certificates and deposits?
Yes. You can upload HMO licences, gas safety certificates, EICRs, EPCs, tenancy agreements and prescribed information documents, kept by property and tenant so they are easy to find when you need them.
When you upload a licence or certificate, August reads the expiry date and sets a renewal reminder automatically. Every document is timestamped on upload and on send, so when the council emails for your licence or a tenant disputes the deposit, the record is right there.
Does August handle HMO rent by room and on different days?
Yes, that is the foundational HMO requirement and it is built around it. August connects to your bank via Open Banking and matches rent by tenant and room, so a five-tenant HMO shows up as five clear rows with five separate statuses, not one lump sum. It does not matter if one tenant pays on the 1st and another on the 5th; rent expected dates are set per tenancy, and weekly, fortnightly or monthly schedules all work side by side. Split or partial payments are flagged so you can confirm and reconcile them manually.
How much does August cost and which plan is right for my HMO?
August offers four plans so you only pay for what you need. Free covers up to 2 tenancies, enough to evaluate the product. Growth at £8.99/month covers up to 5 tenancies, suitable for a small HMO or two single-lets. Portfolio at £14.99/month covers up to 20 tenancies, where most HMO landlords with one to three properties land. Portfolio+ at £29.99/month covers unlimited tenancies for larger portfolios.
Every paid plan starts with a 30-day free trial and a 14-day money-back guarantee, with no setup fees, no per-property charges, and the option to cancel any time.
Join 3,000+ UK Landlords and Tenants who track compliance, collect rent, and manage all their properties from one dashboard.
No credit card required · Free for up to 2 properties · No commitment
Join 3,000+ UK Landlords and Tenants who track compliance, collect rent, and manage all their properties from one dashboard.
No credit card required · Free for up to 2 properties · No commitment
Join 3,000+ UK Landlords and Tenants who track compliance, collect rent, and manage all their properties from one dashboard.
No credit card required · Free for up to 2 properties · No commitment
