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New to being a landlord?
New to being a landlord?
New to being a landlord?
Start here
Start here
Start here
Being a landlord in the UK can feel overwhelming. There are legal rules to follow, documents to keep on top of and tenants who rely on you to get it right. This page brings together our best guides for new and accidental landlords, along with tools from August that help you stay compliant and organised from day one.
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How to get set up
How to get set up
How to get set up
as a landlord?
as a landlord?
as a landlord?
If you are just starting out, the basics matter most. These articles walk you through becoming a landlord, buying your first or next rental and finding reliable tenants without overcomplicating things.
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How to set the right rent price in 2025
How to research the local market, balance yield with occupancy and review your rent fairly.
More to explore
More to explore
Stay compliant from
Stay compliant from
Stay compliant from
day one
day one
day one
UK landlord rules are changing often and it is your responsibility to comply. The guides below explain the key regulations in straightforward terms, so you understand what is required and how August can help you keep track.
UK landlord rules are changing often and it is your responsibility to comply. The guides below explain the key regulations in straightforward terms, so you understand what is required and how August can help you keep track.
UK landlord rules are changing often and it is your responsibility to comply. The guides below explain the key regulations in straightforward terms, so you understand what is required and how August can help you keep track.
Tenancy agreements, deposits
Tenancy agreements, deposits
Tenancy agreements, deposits
and tenant money
and tenant money
and tenant money
A clear tenancy agreement and properly protected deposit set the tone for a fair relationship with your tenants. These guides help you understand the essentials and deal with problems such as late rent or disputes calmly and lawfully.
A clear tenancy agreement and properly protected deposit set the tone for a fair relationship with your tenants. These guides help you understand the essentials and deal with problems such as late rent or disputes calmly and lawfully.
A clear tenancy agreement and properly protected deposit set the tone for a fair relationship with your tenants. These guides help you understand the essentials and deal with problems such as late rent or disputes calmly and lawfully.
Understand your costs
Understand your costs
Understand your costs
and fees
and fees
and fees
New landlords often underestimate the impact of management fees, void periods and maintenance on their true yield. Use these guides to understand what you are paying for and where self-management with August could make sense.
Looking after your
Looking after your
Looking after your
property
property
property
Regular inspections, clear inventories and seasonal maintenance reduce disputes and protect the value of your investment. These guides show you how to put simple routines in place.
Regular inspections, clear inventories and seasonal maintenance reduce disputes and protect the value of your investment. These guides show you how to put simple routines in place.
Regular inspections, clear inventories and seasonal maintenance reduce disputes and protect the value of your investment. These guides show you how to put simple routines in place.
