Wales Compliance Guide
What's the best landlord compliance software for Wales?
Direct answer: most UK landlord compliance apps, including August, are built for general UK certificate tracking, Gas Safety, EICR, EPC, but don't cover Wales-specific rules like Rent Smart Wales, occupation contracts, or Section 173 timing. The Landlord Mate is built Wales-first, with that coverage included on every plan, alongside standard UK compliance tracking.
Being fair to the alternative here matters more than winning the comparison. August, specifically, is a genuinely solid general UK tool, its AI-powered certificate scanning is a real feature, not marketing fluff. The gap isn't that it's bad, it's that Wales has its own legal framework layered on top of general UK compliance, and that layer isn't part of what August has built.
How does certificate tracking compare?
| Feature | The Landlord Mate | August |
|---|
| Gas Safety, EICR, EPC tracking | Yes | Yes |
| AI document scanning for expiry dates | Yes (Ask Mate) | Yes |
| Rent Smart Wales registration/licence tracking | Yes | Not featured |
| Occupation contracts / Section 173 guidance | Yes | Not featured |
| Agent sharing (live view, invite link) | Yes | Tenant app only |
| Free tier | 1 property, forever | 2 tenancies, forever |
Feature comparison checked September 2026 against augustapp.com. Products change quickly, so it's worth a look at both before you decide.
How does pricing compare?
| Plan | The Landlord Mate | August |
|---|
| Free | 1 property | 2 tenancies |
| Entry paid tier | £99/yr (≈£8.25/mo), 1–5 properties | £8.99/mo, 5 tenancies |
| Mid tier | £299/yr (≈£24.92/mo) | £14.99/mo, 20 tenancies |
| Top tier | £499/yr (≈£41.58/mo) | £29.99/mo, unlimited |
| Trial | 7 days, full access, no card | 30 days, no card |
On price alone these are close, and worth checking directly before quoting either figure, since both companies can and do change pricing. The real question for a Welsh landlord isn't which is cheaper, it's which one actually understands the law you're operating under.
Pricing checked September 2026. Both companies change theirs from time to time, so confirm current rates before committing to either.
Why does Wales-specific coverage matter here?
Wales runs a different legal framework to England for the things that actually end a tenancy or trigger enforcement: Rent Smart Wales licensing, occupation contracts instead of ASTs, and Section 173 instead of Section 21. A tool that only tracks certificates misses the paperwork that determines whether you can lawfully get your property back.
If you're letting in Wales, worth checking whether your current tool covers the Welsh-specific side before you assume it does.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Landlord Mate free?
Yes, for one property, permanently, with no credit card required. Beyond that, plans start at £99 a year (about £8.25 a month) for up to 5 properties, and every plan, including the free tier, gets full access to Ask Mate and the Welsh compliance content. There's also a 7-day trial of every plan.
Does August work for Welsh landlords?
It works in the sense that Gas Safety, EICR and EPC tracking apply UK-wide, so the core certificate reminders are useful anywhere. It doesn't currently cover Wales-specific obligations like Rent Smart Wales registration, occupation contracts, or Section 173 notice timing, none of that appears on its site as a feature.
Can my letting agent use The Landlord Mate too?
Yes, agents get a shared live view of the same compliance data their landlords see, through an invite link, rather than a separate paid tool the landlord has no visibility into. That's built for the agent relationship specifically, not bolted on as an afterthought.
Do I need separate software just for Rent Smart Wales?
No, Rent Smart Wales itself doesn't require you to use any particular software, you can manage renewals and certificates manually if you prefer. Compliance software just makes it harder to miss a deadline, and if you're in Wales, it's worth checking whether the tool you pick actually understands Welsh-specific rules or just general UK ones.