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What is Making Tax Digital? The Beginner’s Guide to the UK’s Digital Tax Reform

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?

By 5 min read

5 Best Buy-to-Let Software in 2026

Looking for the best buy-to-let software in the UK? We compare trusted options including Landlord Vision, Arthur Online, Hammock, Property Hawk, and Rentila. We put them head to head on the features buy-to-let landlords rely on, including rent tracking, bank feeds, MTD-ready record keeping, document storage, maintenance logging, and scalability.

By 7 min read

How Landlord Vision Makes you MTD Compliant: Step‑by‑step Guide 

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 […]

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5 Best HMO Management Software Solutions in 2026

Looking for the best HMO management software in the UK? We compare reputable options including Landlord Vision, Arthur Online, Hammock, Property Hawk, and Rentila. We focus on HMO essentials like room by room rent tracking, licensing and safety compliance, maintenance workflows, and scalability.

By 7 min read

6 Best MTD Software for Landlords in 2026

Looking for the best MTD software for landlords in the UK? We compare six reputable options, including Landlord Vision, Xero, QuickBooks, FreshBooks, Hammock, and Landlord Studio. We put them head to head on what matters for landlords ahead of MTD for Income Tax, including digital record keeping, bank feeds, property level income and expense tracking, […]

By 10 min read

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Government Amendments to Renters Rights Probably Delay Bill Until at Least October 

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 […]

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8 Best Property Management Software Solutions in 2026

Looking for the best landlord software in the UK? We compare most reputable UK property management solutions in 2026 like Landlord Vision, Arthur Online, Hammock, Rentila, and Property Hawk. Our guide puts them head-to-head across features like rent collection, MTD compatibility, maintenance tracking, and scalability.

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The Renters Rights Bill – The Devil is in the Detail

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 […]

By 8 min read
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When All Else Fails And We Need To Sell Up

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.

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The Landlord’s Guide to End-of-Tenancy Cleaning and Inventory Checks

A seamless end-of-tenancy process helps get your rental property ready for new tenants quickly – minimising stress, avoiding disputes, and reducing expensive downtime. 

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Better Tenant Relationships Start With Better Communications – Here’s How

Good communication is the foundation of every strong relationship, whether it’s with your partner, child, employer, or tenant.

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The Ultimate Tenant Onboarding Checklist for Landlords

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.

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Consider How the Renters Rights Bill Might Change Your Business Article 6

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 […]

By 9 min read
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How Much Does it Really Cost to Invest in an HMO?

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.

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