Nationwide has launched a digital platform to help landlords organise their investments on a day-to-day basis.

The Landlord Works, says Nationwide, is the first of its kind. Free of charge to brokers and landlords, it consists of six overall functions: resources and education, portfolio management, self-assessment tax return, valuation tool, property portfolio, and finances.

These will, for example, allow users to download checklists to help with regulatory requirements, manage critical documents, such as energy performance certificates, and check real-time valuations of their assets.

Further functions include the ability for landlords to submit their tax return to a third party processor with a 20% discount, connect their banks accounts to their profile, and use open banking technology to manage their finances.

The Landlord Works is available to brokers and landlords of every type and size, and users do not need to hold a Nationwide mortgage.

Nationwide chief product and marketing officer Sara Bennison says: “Today, being a landlord is more complex than ever, and we want to make managing property more straightforward for both landlords and tenants, by giving support where it is needed.

“We know the huge role that brokers play in supporting landlords and we hope the launch of this free service will help with their day-to-day interactions with them, by providing useful advice, resources and guidance.

“As a mutual we are committed to improving the housing system and the private rented sector is a major part of that, particularly today.

“It is why we are working with a range of other organisations on the Future of Home and how we can collectively address some of the issues and make a positive difference