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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?
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 […]
The countdown is underway as the Making Tax Digital (MTD) deadline looms for landlords. Are you using MTD software yet?
When I wrote about some of the details of the Renters Rights bill last month I really believed that the next time I would be writing about it would be when it became law. Government have taken an unusual step and at this late stage they have published more amendments, technically they need to be […]
Looking for the best landlord software in the UK? We compare the best solutions. The most reputable UK property management solutions in 2025 are Landlord Vision, Arthur Online, Hammock, Rentila, and Property Hawk. This guide compares them head-to-head across features like rent collection, MTD compatibility, maintenance tracking, and scalability. For landlords who want a powerful, […]
I have written about some of the changes, which the Renter Rights Bill proposes, but while waiting for the bill to finally receive Royal Assent I have been looking at some of the items which I haven’t covered but which need to be considered to prevent them hitting us with unexpected issues. From the last […]
While we are all waiting to see what the final version of the Renters Rights Bill will look like many landlords are considering their future options.
A seamless end-of-tenancy process helps get your rental property ready for new tenants quickly – minimising stress, avoiding disputes, and reducing expensive downtime.
Good communication is the foundation of every strong relationship, whether it’s with your partner, child, employer, or tenant.
Landlords should think of the tenant onboarding process as an opportunity to set the stage for a smooth tenancy and start building a positive landlord-tenant relationship.
I am writing this at the end of March and the committee stage of the Renters Rights Bill in the Lords is due to begin on 22nd April 2025. Lets look at some of the changes which could impact the private rented sector as a consequence of the likely new legislation which are not the main aim […]
It’s no secret among property investors that running a successful house in multiple occupation (better known as an HMO) can be a highly profitable venture.
