Okay, so you’ve been studying the property market and found the perfect investment, you’ve got yourself a buy-to-let mortgage, and the deal has finally gone through – you are the proud owner of a buy-to-let property!

Looking for the best letting agent software in the UK? This comparison covers eight popular platforms, including Landlord Vision, Arthur Online, PayProp, Hammock, and Alto, plus international options like Buildium, AppFolio, and DoorLoop. We focus on the features letting agents rely on most, including rent processing, portals and communication, reporting, and compliance software for letting […]

As a landlord, which aspect of property management takes up a frustrating amount of time?

Being a landlord can be an incredibly rewarding way to make a living, but like any rewarding endeavour, it is not without its challenges. There are many things to keep on top of, like finding and communicating with your tenants, keeping up to date with legal compliance requirements, submitting tax returns – the list goes […]

How many problems, in all walks of life, could have been solved by better communication? For landlords, the way you communicate with tenants should sit right at the heart of your business. When tenants can get in touch with you easily, issues are raised (and resolved) much faster, unnecessary disputes are avoided and they are […]

Is there anything more frustratingly time-consuming than keeping on top of paperwork as a landlord or property manager? Not only is it tedious, but it’s also essential – and if you get lost in the sea of regulations then you could find yourself in serious trouble.

For many landlords, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for ITSA) will become a reality from next April. From 6 April 2026, MTD for ITSA will apply to unincorporated landlords who have combined trading and property income of £50,000.

Choosing the right property management software for your business can make a massive difference to your day-to-day life. Get the right one and so many of those niggly little tasks, from rent tracking and accounts management to compliance tracking and tenant communication, will take up less of your time, and save you a whole lot […]

Alongside the introduction of MTD, HMRC announced a new penalty regime. The regime is currently levied on VAT registered businesses and will also apply to MTD for Income Tax when it begins from April 2026 and possibly MTD for Corporation Tax when implemented.  

For landlords and small property businesses, keeping up with tax rules and regulations has never been more complicated. First there’s the rental income rules and the allowable expenses, then there’s capital gains tax and stamp duty land tax, and of course there’s Making Tax Digital. Keeping on top of all of this can feel like […]

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) will digitalise record-keeping and the provision of information to HMRC for income tax purposes. It will apply to landlords running unincorporated property businesses and to traders running unincorporated businesses (such as sole traders and partnerships with individual partners) progressively from 6 April 2026 (the 2026/27 […]

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.