UK property regulations are rarely the most exciting topic to think about, but they are a critical part of being a landlord or property manager. Whether it’s gas and electrical testing, EPC ratings, fire safety or asbestos reporting, failing to comply carries serious consequences which can range from fines and reputational damage to a threat […]

If you are a landlord, or you’re self-employed, then Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is going to change the way you report your income to HMRC. These new rules mean that you will no longer be required to file a single tax return once a year, but instead keep […]

Block management, sometimes referred to as leasehold or estate management, refers to the professional management and maintenance of residential buildings that have multiple units in them, like blocks of apartments or flats.

If you are a landlord in the UK, you will have probably come across the phrase ‘Making Tax Digital‘, or MTD for short, at some point. But what is Making Tax Digital, and more importantly, what does it mean for UK landlords?

Running a property business is never straightforward. When you have a buy-to-let portfolio, you quickly realise you need to wear many hats all at once. From day-to-day you’re a managing agent, an accountant, a compliance specialist, a maintenance expert – all at once.

From April 2026, every UK landlord with more than £50,000 in property and/or business income will have to keep digital records and send quarterly updates to HMRC. That sounds daunting—unless your software does the heavy lifting for you. Landlord Vision’s new MTD for Income Tax feature has been designed from the ground up to make […]

Managing Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) can be stressful, and full of unique challenges. These are properties that are rented out to at least three individuals – essentially a house share. For a landlord, that means multiple tenancy agreements, differing payment schedules, more rigorous legal and licensing requirements, more wear and tear, and higher risk […]

So you have a letting agent looking after one of your properties. Your tenant has paid that agent their rent, the agent has deducted their fees and paid you what’s left, leaving a lesser sum in your bank account.

Craig has been a landlord for 8 years and uses Landlord Vision to manage his property portfolio.

Chrissie has been a landlord for 21 years and uses Landlord Vision to manage her propertyportfolio. We asked Chrissie some questions about how she runs her successful portfolio and why she uses software to mange her properties.

As part of the integrated calendar in Landlord Vision, you can add tasks. Tasks allow you to keep on top of things that you need to do, so that you don’t forget to do them.

Mary Latham has been renting out property since 1972. Over the years she has developed a wealth of knowledge to help her build her business and succeed as an HMO landlord.

For this month’s software tip, the topic is changing over the account owner in Landlord Vision.  While this isn’t something you would do very often – and many people don’t do it at all – we thought it would be good to provide some guidance should you need to do it at any point. 

As we head into 2023, let’s take a look at the crucial months for student landlords, what they need to be aware of, and what the market outlook is amidst this mix of surging demand and economic uncertainty.