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Property Accountant supports landlords with the full tax journey: rental accounts, annual tax returns, bookkeeping, property expenses, mortgage interest treatment, MTD preparation, HMRC letters and decisions about whether to hold property personally, jointly or through a company.
This page is the main landlord support hub. For specific services such as landlord tax returns, rental accounts, Section 24, MTD or bookkeeping, use the service routes below.
Annual landlord tax support
Rental accounts and bookkeeping
MTD and digital record preparation
HMRC, CGT and structure review
A central page for landlords who need the right tax route
Some landlords only need a straightforward annual tax return. Others need bookkeeping, MTD support, rental accounts, advice on mortgage interest, a review of allowable expenses, help with undeclared rent, or planning before buying, selling or incorporating.
The purpose of this page is to guide you to the correct landlord service without confusing separate tax issues or forcing every landlord into the same package.
When you need filing support
Annual landlord returns, rental schedules, property pages, partnership reporting and company filings.
When your figures need organising
Rental accounts, bookkeeping, bank analysis, expense categories and digital record preparation.
When the tax position needs judgement
Ownership, mortgage interest, CGT, incorporation, HMRC letters, disclosures and non-resident issues.
Choose the landlord service that matches your position
These pages sit under the landlord menu. Each one deals with a more specific tax issue, so this hub page does not compete with them.
Landlord Tax Return
For landlords who need annual Self Assessment reporting for UK rental income.
Self AssessmentSelf Assessment for Landlords
For landlords who need help understanding registration, tax return filing and property pages.
Rental incomeRental Income Tax Return
For reporting rental income, expenses, finance costs and property profit correctly.
AccountsRental Accounts
For landlords who need a clear rental income and expense schedule before filing.
BookkeepingLandlord Bookkeeping
For monthly or quarterly record keeping, bank analysis and digital rental records.
ExpensesAllowable Expenses for Landlords
For reviewing repairs, agents’ fees, insurance, service charges and other property costs.
Finance costsMortgage Interest Relief
For landlords who need the correct tax treatment of mortgage interest and finance costs.
Tax restrictionSection 24 Landlord Tax
For higher-rate or additional-rate landlords affected by finance cost restrictions.
Digital recordsMaking Tax Digital for Landlords
For landlords preparing for digital records and periodic updates.
Quarterly filingQuarterly MTD Filing
For landlords who want ongoing support with quarterly update submissions.
Late filingLate Landlord Tax Return
For landlords who have missed filing deadlines or need to bring records up to date.
DisclosureUndeclared Rental Income
For rental income that has not been reported correctly in previous years.
The right landlord advice depends on the facts, not just the rent figure
We look at ownership, tax years, number of properties, residence, mortgage interest, record quality, previous filings and whether HMRC has already contacted you. That helps us quote properly and reduce the risk of filing the wrong return or choosing the wrong service.
Start Landlord Review- 01
Confirm ownership, rental start date and tax years.
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Review records, expenses and finance costs.
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Identify the correct filing or advisory route.
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Prepare the return, accounts, disclosure or advice.
Landlord support for different ownership situations
Landlords do not all have the same tax position. The correct support depends on whether the property is personally owned, jointly owned, company-owned, overseas-owned, newly let or part of a larger portfolio.
Individual Landlords
For landlords who personally own and rent out one or more UK properties.
Joint ownershipJoint Property Owners
For spouses, civil partners, family members or investors who jointly own rental property.
Multiple propertiesPortfolio Landlords
For landlords with several properties who need joined-up records and tax review.
First-time rentAccidental Landlords
For property owners who started renting after moving, inheriting or retaining a former home.
HMOHMO Landlords
For landlords with higher transaction volume, utilities, repairs and licensing-related costs.
Short staysServiced Accommodation
For landlords operating furnished, short-let or serviced accommodation models.
Short letsAirbnb Landlords
For property owners with platform income, cleaning costs, variable occupancy and mixed use.
Overseas ownersNon-Resident Landlords
For landlords living outside the UK who still have UK rental reporting obligations.
We ask screening questions so the fee and route are realistic
A landlord with one property and clean agent statements is not the same as a landlord with missing records, multiple tax years, HMRC letters, overseas residence, joint ownership or a property company. Our consultation form helps us identify the work properly before quoting.
Start the consultation formWhat we usually ask first
First year of rent, number of properties, tax years involved, ownership split and whether HMRC has contacted you.
What affects the fee
Record quality, missing years, property count, mortgage interest, non-residence, company structure and urgency.
What happens before work starts
We quote the fee, request ID and proof of address, issue an engagement letter and send the onboarding link.
Not every landlord needs the same service
The table below shows how we normally separate landlord work, so the main hub does not duplicate the detailed service pages.
Annual compliance
Ongoing records
Advisory and risk
Questions landlords ask before choosing a service
These answers help landlords decide whether they need basic annual filing, bookkeeping, MTD support, disclosure work or specialist property tax advice.
Is this page for landlord tax returns?
This is the main landlord support hub. If you only need annual filing, use the landlord tax return page. If your position includes records, expenses, MTD, HMRC letters or structure advice, this page helps you choose the correct route.
Do all landlords need bookkeeping?
No. Some landlords can prepare annual figures from letting agent statements and bank records. Others need monthly bookkeeping, especially where there are multiple properties, many transactions, MTD requirements or company ownership.
Can you help if I have not declared rental income before?
Yes. We can review the rental history, tax years involved and available records, then advise whether a disclosure, amendment or late tax return route is needed.
Can you help landlords who live overseas?
Yes. Non-resident landlords may still need UK tax returns, NRL scheme support, UK property disposal reporting and review of any foreign tax position.
Should I use a limited company for my rental property?
It depends on the property, mortgage, income level, long-term plan, tax extraction, SDLT, CGT and finance position. We usually recommend a review before moving property into a company or buying through a new SPV.
When should a landlord contact an accountant?
Ideally before the first tax return, before selling, before incorporating, before replying to HMRC or before MTD creates new record-keeping pressure.