Cost Rental Feasibility Calculator
Go or no-go viability for AHBs, the LDA and councils: test cost against the 25% below market rule across STAR, CREL and the AHF.
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Housing Calculators, Guides, and Tools
Free tools and resources for local authorities, housing bodies, landlords, and tenants across Ireland and the UK.
5 Calculators
4 Free PDF Guides
31 Local Authorities
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CALCULATORS
Irish Housing Calculators
Calculate rent, check eligibility, and plan finances across all 31 Irish local authorities.
Differential Rent Calculator
Calculate your social housing rent for any of Ireland's 31 local authorities. Applies each council's charge rates, income disregards, and rent caps.
All 31 CouncilsOpen Calculator
HAP Calculator
Calculate your Housing Assistance Payment rent limit, differential rent contribution, and total monthly housing cost including any top-up.
HAP TenantsOpen Calculator
Cost Rental Calculator
Check your eligibility for cost rental housing. Computes net income using current Irish tax rates and compares against income thresholds.
Income CheckOpen Calculator
Affordable Purchase Calculator
Perform the full LAAPS financial means test. Factors in gross income, mortgage capacity, Help to Buy, and local authority equity share.
LAAPSOpen Calculator
Rent Increase Calculator 2026
Apply the new national rent rules in force since 1 March 2026. The cap is the lower of CPI or 2%, with market reset rights and the 90 day notice checklist.
Landlords & AgentsOpen Calculator
MTD Threshold Checker UK
See if Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applies to you, and from which tax year. Enter your self-employment and property income to find your April 2026, 2027 or 2028 start date.
UK Landlords & AgentsOpen Checker
Rent Increase Calculator UK
Apply the Section 13 rules under the Renters Rights Act from 1 May 2026. Find the earliest valid date for a rent increase, the Form 4A notice deadline, and the increase amount.
UK Landlords & AgentsOpen Calculator
Landlord Tax Calculator UK
Estimate tax on your rental income and profit after tax for 2026/27, with the Section 24 mortgage interest credit built in. See the real effect of the finance cost rules.
UK LandlordsOpen Calculator
Buy to Let Calculator UK
Work out gross and net rental yield and the stamp duty on a purchase, including the 5% additional property surcharge, before you commit to a buy to let.
UK InvestorsOpen Calculator
Rent vs Buy Calculator UK
Compare buying against renting and investing the difference over time. Year by year wealth, house price growth, inflation, the crossover point, and an interactive chart.
UK · InteractiveOpen Calculator
Rent Calculators by County
A directory of every Irish housing rent calculator. Jump straight to your council's own differential rent calculator, plus the HAP, cost rental and rent increase tools.
31 Councils DirectoryBrowse by County
Rentalize Pricing Calculator
Estimate your Rentalize subscription cost. Configure unit count, modules, and tier (Select, Core, 360) to see a live monthly price for your portfolio.
Plan BuilderOpen Calculator
FAQ
Common Questions
Differential rent is a means-tested rent system used by Irish local authorities for social housing. Your rent is calculated as a percentage of your assessable household income, with rates varying by council. Each of Ireland's 31 local authorities sets its own charge rates, income disregards, and minimum/maximum rent thresholds.
Your HAP payment is based on your local authority area, household size, and the HAP rent limits set by the Department of Housing. You pay a differential rent contribution to the local authority based on your income, and the council pays the landlord directly. If the actual rent exceeds the HAP limit, you pay any top-up.
HAP rent limits vary by local authority and household size. For example, a couple with 1 child in Dublin can receive up to EUR 1,550 per month, while the same household in a rural area may receive EUR 575-750. Local authorities can apply discretion of up to 35% above standard limits in some cases.
Use the Differential Rent Calculator above. Select your local authority, enter your household income and composition, and the calculator applies your council's specific rules to produce your weekly or monthly rent. Each council has different charge rates and income disregards.
HAP is a long-term housing support administered by local authorities, while Rent Supplement is a short-term payment from the Department of Social Protection. HAP tenants are considered to have their housing need met and are removed from the social housing waiting list. Rent Supplement is being phased out in favour of HAP.
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Free PDF Guides and Playbooks
Long-form, print-ready PDFs for housing teams, letting agents, AHBs, landlords and BTR operators. No email gate, no signup.
🇬🇧 UK · PDF · 18 PAGES
Renters Rights Act 2025 Compliance Checklist
Plain-English audit of every obligation under the Renters Rights Act 2025 (in force 1 May 2026). Section 21 abolition, periodic tenancy default, Section 8 grounds workflow, decent homes, database registration. 14-point compliance checklist included.
Section 8
Decent Homes
Database
Pet Insurance
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🇮🇪 IRELAND · PDF · 25 PAGES
Cost Rental Operations Playbook
The operations manual for Cost Rental tenure under the Affordable Housing Act 2021. Eligibility scoring, NOAC reporting, market-comparison rent setting, CREL/STAR funding mechanics, lease-up workflow.
CREL / STAR
NOAC
AHBs
LDA
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UK & IE · PDF · 32 PAGES
PM Software Buyer's Guide 2026
Vendor-evaluation framework for property management software. 9-category scoring rubric, TCO calculator, 78 demo questions, red flags, migration timeline, contract negotiation playbook. Templates included.
Scorecard
TCO Model
78 Questions
RFP Template
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🇮🇪 IRELAND · PDF · 26 PAGES
HAP Landlord Onboarding Manual
From "interested in HAP" to first DSP-cleared payment in 14 days. Every form, council touchpoint, tax-clearance step, and inspection checklist. Differential rent table for all 31 LAs. Sample emails & tenancy clauses.
HAP1 Form
Tax Clearance
SI 137
31 LAs
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GUIDES
Guides and Documentation
In-depth guides for housing professionals and property managers.
🇮🇪 UPDATED 2026
Cost Rental Ireland: The Complete Guide
Everything about cost rental housing. Income limits, eligibility, how rent is calculated, providers, how to apply, and where homes are available in 2026.
Income Limits
Eligibility
How to Apply
FAQ
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🇮🇪 COMPARISON
Cost Rental vs HAP vs Social Housing
Side-by-side comparison of Ireland's three housing support schemes. Income limits, how rent is set, eligibility, and which scheme is right for you.
Cost Rental
HAP
Social Housing
Decision Guide
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SOFTWARE
Social Housing Software Ireland
How Rentalize helps local authorities and AHBs automate differential rent, cost rental administration, HAPM reporting, and tenant management.
Differential Rent
HAPM
Tenant Portal
Arrears
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🇮🇪 IRELAND
Housing Administration Guide
The definitive guide to Irish affordable housing. Covers Cost Rental eligibility, LAAPS financial means test, and Irish tax calculations.
Cost Rental
LAAPS
Tax Reference
FAQs
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🇬🇧 UNITED KINGDOM
Renters Rights Act Compliance Software
How UK landlords and agents can stay compliant with the Renters Rights Act 2026. Covers periodic tenancies, rent increase rules, possession grounds, and the new database.
RRA 2026
Compliance
Database
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INSIGHTS
Articles and Industry News
Expert articles on property management, landlord software, and affordable housing.
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