Landlord Guides
Written for landlords with 2–20 properties. Yield, tax, mortgages, HMO licensing, and everything else that determines whether your portfolio actually makes money.
Yield & Returns
8 min read
Calculate gross and net rental yield correctly. UK benchmarks by city, stamp duty impact on returns, and yield vs capital growth.
Returns & Analysis
9 min read
Gross yield, net yield, cash-on-cash return, and total return with a full worked example on a £220,000 property.
Tax & Compliance
10 min read
Section 24, CGT rates (18%/24%), 60-day reporting, SDLT surcharge, allowable expenses, and the incorporation question.
HMO & Licensing
9 min read
Mandatory licensing, Article 4 directions, room size minimums, fire safety, and how to manage voids across an HMO portfolio.
Mortgages & Finance
10 min read
Equity release, fixed-rate expiry timing, portfolio mortgages, ERC break-even analysis, and limited company refinancing.
Mortgages & Finance
7 min read
ICR requirements, background portfolio declarations, stress testing, and what changes when you hold 4+ mortgaged properties.
Portfolio Management
6 min read
What banks, investors, and solicitors need to see — and how to structure a portfolio report that commands serious attention.
Portfolio Management
7 min read
What to track, when to review it, and how to spot underperformers before they become problems.
PropertyBrief
Upload your portfolio CSV. PropertyBrief calculates yield, tracks equity positions, flags underperformers, and generates an investor-ready PDF report. Free for up to 3 properties.