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Practical advice for landlords

Utilities, meters, contracts, taxes — specific and to the point. What you do every month, made simpler.

Debt management

What to Do When a Tenant Pays Late or Stops Paying

A step-by-step plan from the first reminder to using the deposit and termination — calm, documented, and without escalation.

2 min read
Lease agreement

What a Lease Must Contain: 10 Clauses That Protect the Landlord

A contract without clear clauses is a source of disputes. A checklist of what to put in writing about utilities, readings, the deposit, and liability.

2 min
Rent pricing

How to Set the Right Rent

Too high and the flat sits empty; too low and you lose income. A practical method for setting a market rent and estimating your real yield.

2 min
Taxes

Rental Income Tax in 2026: GPM, Individual Activity, or a Business Certificate?

From 2026 the income tax on rent became progressive — a flat 15% on the whole amount no longer applies. The three options, exact rates, and when each pays off.

4 min
Rental digitization

Managing Multiple Rentals in Excel — Where It Breaks and When to Switch to a System

Excel is perfect for one flat. But by the third or fourth, it starts costing you time and mistakes. Here are the signs it's time to change tools.

3 min
Meter readings

Who Is Responsible for Submitting Meter Readings in a Rented Flat?

Landlord or tenant? When to submit readings, what happens if you don't, and how to collect them on time without reminder chaos.

3 min
Utility costs

How to Fairly Split Utility Costs Between Tenants

By floor area, occupant count, or meters? A practical guide to dividing utility bills transparently and avoiding disputes with tenants.

3 min