UK Tools
Free tools for renters and landlords in England and Wales. Covers deposits, notice periods, stamp duty, rental yield, income tax, HMO rents, and more.
For renters
Bills Split Calculator
Work out what each flatmate owes per month. Splits rent, gas, electricity, broadband, water, and council tax. Handles student council tax exemptions.
Use tool →Break Clause Calculator
Calculate when you can activate your break clause, the earliest date to serve notice, and when your tenancy would end. For existing fixed-term tenancies in...
Use tool →Council Tax Band Estimator
Enter the monthly rent, property type, and region to get an estimated council tax band. The estimate is based on typical rental yields for your...
Use tool →Damp and Mould Complaint Letter Generator
If your landlord has not addressed damp or mould in your rented property, this tool generates a formal complaint letter based on your situation. The...
Use tool →Deposit Cap Calculator
Calculate the maximum deposit your landlord can legally charge under the Tenant Fees Act 2019. Works for England and Wales.
Use tool →Deposit Deduction Calculator
Calculate a fair deposit deduction based on item age and expected lifespan. Works for landlords calculating deductions and renters checking if a deduction is reasonable.
Use tool →Furnished vs Unfurnished Cost Comparison
Find out whether it is cheaper to pay the furnished premium or buy your own furniture. Enter your rent difference, furniture cost, and tenancy length...
Use tool →Illegal Eviction and Harassment Checker
If your landlord has changed the locks, cut off utilities, threatened you, or entered your home without permission, this tool helps you identify whether their...
Use tool →Lease End Date Calculator
Find out when your fixed-term tenancy ends, whether it has already rolled to periodic, and the earliest date you can give notice to leave. England...
Use tool →Move-In Inventory Checklist Generator
A move-in inventory is your record of the property’s condition on the day you move in. If your landlord deducts from your deposit at the...
Use tool →Moving Cost Estimator
Add up the full cost of moving to a new rental property. Covers deposit, removal van, furniture, referencing fees, and more. All fields optional.
Use tool →Notice Period Calculator
Find out how much notice to give your landlord, or how much notice your landlord must give you. Updated for the Renters' Rights Act 2025...
Use tool →Rent Affordability Calculator
Find out how much rent you can afford on your salary and whether you meet a letting agent's income requirement. Works for single and joint...
Use tool →Rent Increase Checker
If your landlord has asked to increase your rent, this tool checks whether they followed the correct legal process in England. Under the Renters’ Rights...
Use tool →Rent vs Buy Calculator
This calculator compares the total financial cost of renting a property against buying a comparable one over a period you choose. It includes the one-off...
Use tool →Rental Property Comparison Tool
Use this tool to compare two or three rental properties side by side. Enter the rent, deposit, bills, and commute cost for each property and...
Use tool →Right to Rent Eligibility Checker
Before a tenancy starts in England, landlords must check that every adult tenant has the right to rent in England under the Immigration Act 2014....
Use tool →Section 8 Notice Checker
Use this tool to check whether a Section 8 notice meets the legal requirements in England under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Landlords can check...
Use tool →Tenancy Deposit Checker
Check whether your landlord protected your deposit correctly under the Housing Act 2004. Find out if you can claim 1–3 times the deposit in compensation.
Use tool →Tenancy Referencing Checklist
Before you can move into a rented property, most landlords and agents require a referencing check. This includes a credit check, income verification, and proof...
Use tool →UK Rental Market Comparison by Region
This table shows median monthly private rents across UK regions for different property sizes, based on ONS Private Rental Market Statistics. Use it to compare...
Use tool →What to Check About an Area Before You Rent
Before committing to a tenancy, it is worth checking several things about the area that will not be visible from a listing: transport options, nearby...
Use tool →For landlords
Capital Gains Tax Calculator
Estimate CGT on a rental property sale. Covers Private Residence Relief, the annual exempt amount, and 2024/25 residential property rates for UK landlords.
Use tool →Deposit Deduction Calculator
Calculate a fair deposit deduction based on item age and expected lifespan. Works for landlords calculating deductions and renters checking if a deduction is reasonable.
Use tool →Furnished vs Unfurnished Cost Comparison
Find out whether it is cheaper to pay the furnished premium or buy your own furniture. Enter your rent difference, furniture cost, and tenancy length...
Use tool →HMO Licence Checker
In England, a property requires a mandatory HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) licence if 5 or more people from 2 or more separate households live...
Use tool →HMO Room Rent Optimiser
Calculate the minimum rent per room for your HMO to break even, and the rent needed to hit your target yield. Accounts for licensing, management,...
Use tool →Landlord Income Tax Calculator
Calculate income tax on your rental income and see the Section 24 mortgage interest restriction effect. Based on current UK tax thresholds for England, Wales,...
Use tool →Rent vs Buy Calculator
This calculator compares the total financial cost of renting a property against buying a comparable one over a period you choose. It includes the one-off...
Use tool →Rental Listing Generator
Enter your property details and this tool will write a rental listing description you can copy and post to Rightmove, Zoopla, or any other platform....
Use tool →Rental Yield Calculator
Calculate gross and net rental yield for a UK buy-to-let property. Enter your annual costs to see the actual return after management fees, void periods,...
Use tool →RRA 2025 Compliance Checklist
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026. It changed how tenancies work in England across several areas: the type of...
Use tool →Safety Certificate Expiry Tracker
Enter your gas safety, EICR, and EPC issue dates to see expiry dates and days remaining. Flags certificates that are overdue or due within 90...
Use tool →Section 13 Rent Increase Notice Calculator
Calculate when you can next increase rent and when to serve a Section 13 notice. Also covers what renters can do if they receive a...
Use tool →Section 8 Notice Checker
Use this tool to check whether a Section 8 notice meets the legal requirements in England under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Landlords can check...
Use tool →Stamp Duty Calculator
Calculate SDLT on a buy-to-let or additional residential property in England. See the tax at each band and the full cost of the additional property...
Use tool →UK Rental Market Comparison by Region
This table shows median monthly private rents across UK regions for different property sizes, based on ONS Private Rental Market Statistics. Use it to compare...
Use tool →Void Period Cost Calculator
Calculate the full cost of a void period — lost rent and ongoing expenses. See the total financial impact and the effect on your annual...
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