Matt Hardy

Rental property expert with extensive experience working to help property owners maximise their properties globally

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tenant management

October 16, 2026

Baselane vs Stessa (2026): Pricing, Fees and Features Compared

Baselane vs Stessa compared on verified 2026 prices, rent collection fees, Schedule E reporting and interest rates, plus which one fits a small landlord.

Docs & Templates

July 13, 2026

Security Deposit Return Letter: Free Template and Deadlines (2026)

Free security deposit return letter template, itemized deduction rules, and the state deadlines you must meet to avoid penalties when returning a deposit.

Docs & Templates

July 13, 2026

Non-Renewal Lease Letter: Free Template for Landlords (2026)

Free non-renewal lease letter template for landlords, plus notice-period rules and exactly what to include so the tenancy ends cleanly.

Docs & Templates

July 13, 2026

Lease Termination Letter: Free Template and Guide (2026)

Free lease termination letter template plus a step-by-step guide on what to include, notice periods, and how to send it so it holds up.

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Landlord Tenant Law

October 28, 2026

PRS Database Fee: £65 Per Property, Renewals and Who Pays

The PRS Database fee is £65 per property per year in England. How renewal dates line up, what joint owners pay, and whether it is tax deductible.

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Reporting & Tax

October 22, 2026

Autumn Budget 2026: What Landlords Should Expect on 28 October

The Autumn Budget 2026 lands on 28 October. Kate Faulkner OBE separates the confirmed changes from the rumours and explains what landlords should do next.

Making Tax Digital

August 3, 2026

MTD Qualifying Income Explained

MTD qualifying income explained: learn what counts, what doesn’t, how HMRC calculates your qualifying income, and whether you fall within Making Tax Digital rules.

Reporting & Tax

July 8, 2026

25% of Landlords Might Leave the Market Over MTD Burden

New Landlord Studio research finds 22% of UK landlords have considered leaving the market as MTD adds admin. Plus how letting agents can help.

Webinars

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Webinar

August 26, 2026

Inherited Tenants, Hidden Risks: A Due Diligence Guide for Buying Occupied Rentals

Join our webinar on buying tenant-occupied rentals. Discover the due diligence checklist, where occupied rentals leak money, and how to vet what you inherit.

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Webinar

June 24, 2026

Managing tenant turnover and new leases

Help fill your vacancies faster, choose better tenants, and start the next lease on the right foot - without creating compliance or cash flow problems.

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Webinar

February 20, 2026

Buy Smarter, Scale Faster: How to Evaluate, Operate, and Grow Your Real Estate Portfolio

Learn the key metrics, scalable systems, and tax strategies that turn side investors into serious portfolio builders.

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Podcasts

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Podcast

January 28, 2026

Are You Buying Good Deals... Or Just Buying Deals?

Learn how to analyse a rental deal before you buy, from an investor who built a $1M portfolio while closing $175M in commercial deals.

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