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How to create a legally compliant tenancy in 2026
Clear guidance for self-managing landlords navigating today's regulatory landscape.
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Everything today's landlord needs in one place—from tenancy agreements and compliance to trusted contractors, expert guidance and practical property tools—creating better, safer tenancies for both landlords and tenants.
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Built for self-managing landlords — the platform and linked services to run every property yourself
A single web app plus a network of trusted, vetted services so you can self-manage with confidence. Plans start from just £9/month. We do not currently charge VAT.
Smart Start
For landlords who want confidence and compliance.
£18£9/ month
50% off — limited time
Billed £108 per year (was £216) · or £11.25 monthly
Includes:
- Full Landlord Knowledge Hub access
- AI Landlord Assistant
- Compliance reminders
- Rent review planner
- Inspection planner
- Move-in and move-out checklists
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Smart Manage
For self-managing landlords who want everything in one place.
£38£19/ month
50% off — limited time
Billed £228 per year (was £456) · or £23.75 monthly
Everything in Smart Start, plus:
- 5% off every Smart Sleep service
- Unlimited tenancy agreements
- Property portfolio dashboard
- Secure certificate and document storage
- Digital document bundles
- E-signature workflow
Smart Sleep
For landlords who want maximum support and peace of mind.
£78£39/ month
50% off — limited time
Billed £468 per year (was £936) · or £48.75 monthly
Everything in Smart Manage, plus:
- 10% off every Smart Sleep service
- Rightmove advertising twice per year (plus Smart Sleep Property website listings)
- Dedicated landlord adviser
- Annual compliance audit
- Portfolio health review
- Priority provider access
Traditional letting agency · Norwich only
Prefer a hands-off letting agent? We do that too — in Norwich.
Alongside our self-management platform, we run a traditional high-street-style letting agency for Norwich landlords. We handle tenant find, referencing, contracts, rent collection and full property management on your behalf — four packages from light-touch support to fully hands-off VIP care.
Outside Norwich? Our self-management membership plans are available nationwide across the UK.
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Deep Sleep
Just give us the keys — we sort out the rest.
Setup £1,999 · 12% of monthly rent
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Handy Landlord Tools · Free to use
Handy Landlord Tools
Fast, free calculators and checkers to help you make confident decisions on tax, yield, rent increases, compliance, deposits and move-ins. No sign-up required — just pick a tool and get the answer.
Section 24 Tax Calculator
Model the mortgage-interest tax hit.
Rent Yield Calculator
Gross & net yield in seconds.
Rent Increase Calculator
Plan a lawful Section 13 rise.
Compliance Checker
30-second statutory audit.
HMO Licensing Checker
Mandatory, additional or selective?
EPC Compliance Checker
MEES & the 2028 EPC C rule.
Rent Arrears Planner
A day-by-day recovery plan.
Deposit Protection Checker
Avoid 1×–3× penalty claims.
Move-In Checklist
RRA-ready inventory & handover.
Move-Out Checklist
Defensible deductions & sign-off.
Who we help
Designed for today's landlord
Many landlords now self-manage their properties. They don't necessarily want a traditional letting agent — they want trusted help exactly when they need it.
First-Time Landlords
Brand new to lettings and need a confident first step.
Accidental Landlords
Inherited or relocated and now letting out a property.
Portfolio Landlords
Multiple properties to keep compliant and profitable.
HMO Landlords
Houses in multiple occupation with extra licensing duties.
Student Property Landlords
Letting to students with seasonal turnover and joint tenancies.
Self-Managing Landlords
You handle the day to day — we handle the specialist bits.
Services
Specialist help, on demand
Order accredited compliance services and tenancy support — pay only for what you need.
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Create a Tenancy
Compliant assured shorthold tenancy agreements, ready in minutes.
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Tenant Referencing
Full credit, employment and right-to-rent checks on prospective tenants.
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EPC Certificates
Accredited Energy Performance Certificates booked locally.
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Gas Safety Certificates
Gas Safe registered engineers, CP12 certificate issued same day.
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Electrical Safety (EICR)
NICEIC qualified electricians delivering compliant EICR reports.
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Legionella Assessments
Risk assessments that satisfy your duty as a residential landlord.
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Inventory Reports
Independent, photographic check-in and check-out inventories.
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Rent Guarantee Services
Protect your rental income with rent guarantee and legal cover.
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Property Inspections
Mid-tenancy property visits with full photographic reporting.
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Landlord Compliance Support
On-demand expert help for licensing, regulations and Section notices.
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Stay ahead of every regulation, certificate and deadline.
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Save Time
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Manage With Confidence
A single source of truth for every property you own.
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Because peace of mind is the whole point.
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Smart Sleep Property launches in Norwich and Norfolk before expanding nationally. We know the city, the council requirements and the local market.
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Practical, well-researched guidance for every stage of your landlord journey.
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