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

Blogs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.
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.

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.
Podcasts
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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