What should “best tracker” mean for UK landlords?
Best means: one view per property for Gas Safety (typically 12 months), EICR (commonly 5 years in England for private rentals, or sooner if the report says so), and EPC (usually 10 years), plus reminders before each due date and a place for the latest PDF.
Extra modules for accounting or CRM are optional. If the tracker cannot answer “what expires in the next 90 days?” in under a minute, it is not best for compliance.
Which criteria should you use to score any tracker?
Score tools on: property-scoped dates, certificate types that match UK cycles, reminder lead times (for example 90 / 30 / 7 days), PDF storage, and whether alerts work when you are not logged in (email). Penalise tools that bury renewals inside generic “tasks”.
Also check nation caveats: Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland can differ on electrical and related duties. A UK tracker should not pretend every rule is England-only.
Where does Certs Reminder sit against those criteria?
Certs Reminder is being built as a focused Gas Safety, EICR and EPC reminder product for UK landlords — not a full property-management suite. Free guides are live now; join the waitlist for launch access to automated reminders.
This page is a criteria guide, not a paid ranking. We do not invent star ratings or claim to be “#1” in search results.
Tracker criteria checklist
| Criterion | Why it matters | Pass if… |
|---|---|---|
| Property-scoped dates | Portfolios mix cycles | Each address has its own next-due line |
| UK certificate types | CP12 / EICR / EPC clocks differ | Types and validity are explicit |
| Reminder windows | Booking needs lead time | Alerts before expiry, not only on the day |
| PDF + date together | Proof is requested under pressure | Latest file sits with the due date |
| Works offline from the app | Busy landlords forget dashboards | Email (or equivalent) reaches you |
Frequently asked questions
Is there one best tracker for every landlord?
No. Solo landlords may only need a checklist plus calendar alerts. Portfolios benefit more from property-scoped reminders and shared access later.
Do I need AI or OCR to track certificates?
Not to stay compliant. Accurate dates and reminders matter more than automatic PDF reading. OCR can help later; it is not the first requirement.
Is Certs Reminder available today?
Guides are live. The reminder product is on a waitlist — email only until accounts open. Join if you want launch updates.