The Latch Blog
Property management insights, product updates, and rental market trends.
How to Self-Manage Rental Properties UK: Complete Guide 2026
Letting agents charge 8-15% of rental income — that's £1,000-2,000/year on a typical UK rental. Self-managing saves thousands but demands compliance knowledge, time, and the right tools. This step-by-step guide covers everything from finding tenants and referencing to deposit protection, ongoing management, and when to admit you need an agent after all.
How Latch Keeps You Compliant: Every Feature That Protects Your Lettings Business
UK landlords face 14 certificate types, 4 jurisdictions, and fines up to 40,000 pounds for non-compliance. Here is every feature Latch provides to keep you protected — automatically.
How to Update Your Tenancy Agreement for the Renters' Rights Act 2026
The Renters' Rights Act makes dozens of tenancy agreement clauses obsolete or unenforceable. Here are the exact clauses to remove, add, and amend before 1 May 2026.
Tenant Giving Notice Under Periodic Tenancy: Landlord's Practical Guide
Under periodic tenancies, tenants can leave with just 2 months notice at any time. Learn how to handle exits, minimise void periods, manage re-letting, and protect income.
12-Month Protected Period: Which Eviction Grounds Are Blocked and When
Under the Renters' Rights Act, landlords cannot use selling, moving-in, or redevelopment grounds for the first 12 months of a tenancy. Understand exactly which grounds are protected and which are available from day one.
Renters' Rights Act Compliance Checklist: 27 Things to Do Before 1 May 2026
A single, comprehensive checklist covering every action UK landlords must complete before the Renters' Rights Act takes effect on 1 May 2026. Nothing missed.
Best Platforms for Comparing Estate Agents UK 2026
Not sure which estate or letting agent to use? We review the top UK comparison platforms — GetAgent, EstateAgent4Me, AllAgents, and more — and explain what metrics actually matter when choosing an agent in 2026.
Best Bill Management Services for Renters UK 2026
Bill splitting services like Acasa, Glide, and Split the Bills take the hassle out of shared household bills. We compare pricing, coverage, exit fees, and renter reviews to help you pick the best bill management service in 2026.
Moving Costs UK Tenant Guide 2026: Complete Budget Breakdown
Complete breakdown of UK moving costs for tenants in 2026. Covers deposits, first month's rent, removal costs, utilities, council tax, and hidden expenses with average costs by region and practical tips to save money.
Tenant Affordability Checks: The Complete UK Landlord Guide
Everything UK landlords need to know about tenant affordability checks. Covers the 30% rule, referencing agency processes, affordability for employed, self-employed, students, and benefit recipients, guarantor requirements, red flags, and legal considerations under the Equality Act 2010.
How to Manage an Airbnb or Short-Let Property UK 2026: Complete Guide
Complete guide to managing Airbnb and short-let properties in the UK. Covers 90-day rules, licensing requirements, pricing strategies, guest management, cleaning turnovers, and tax implications for 2026.
How to Set the Right Rent Price UK 2026: Pricing Strategy Guide
Data-driven guide to setting optimal rent prices for UK rental properties. Covers market research methods, comparable analysis, yield calculations, seasonal adjustments, and rent review strategies for 2026.
How to Convert a Property to an HMO UK 2026: Step-by-Step
Step-by-step guide to converting a standard rental property into an HMO in the UK. Covers planning permission, mandatory and additional licensing, fire safety, room sizes, management regulations, and financial viability for 2026.
How to Install Smart Locks in Rental Properties UK: Landlord Guide
Practical guide to installing smart locks in UK rental properties. Covers legal considerations, insurance implications, best smart locks for landlords, installation process, tenant management, and master access protocols for 2026.
How to Handle Tenant Rent Arrears UK 2026: Recovery Action Plan
Step-by-step action plan for UK landlords dealing with tenant rent arrears. Covers early intervention, formal notices, pre-action protocol, Section 8 grounds, county court claims, and debt recovery options for 2026.