How do I become a landlord?
There are a few different ways people become landlords.
Some are ‘accidental’ landlords – people who may have inherited a flat or house from a relative and have decided to rent it out.
43% of landlords in the UK only rent out one property, which may suggest they’re an accidental landlord.
Otherwise, some people choose to buy and rent out multiple properties as a financial decision. They may manage them privately or use an agency to manage them on their behalf.
However you become a landlord, there's a lot to get to grips with – from tax and insurance to the laws around renting and all your responsibilities as a landlord.
Check out our guides below to hit the ground running.
A landlord's checklist
Everything you need to remember to start renting out your property.
Tick the boxes
Your responsibilities
Our guide covers everything that’s your responsibility as a landlord.
Your responsibilities
Landlord terms explained
Confused by some of the jargon? We cover all the key terms you need to know.
Learn the termsPolicy books
We always recommend getting familiar with your policy book.