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MTD, SA105, CGT, allowable expenses, Section 24, and everything else HMRC-related for UK landlords.
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Making Tax Digital Record Keeping for Joint Property Owners
How joint landlords can structure their share of income and expense records under HMRC’s current MTD for Income Tax guidance.
2 September 2026Buying Property Through a Limited Company: The Complete Guide
Should you use a limited company for buy-to-let? Corporation Tax vs income tax, mortgage availability, costs, and the break-even analysis.
11 April 2026MTD Penalties: What Happens If You Miss a Deadline?
How MTD for Income Tax penalties work: no quarterly-update penalties in 2026–27, then penalty points, the £200 penalty and separate late-payment penalties.
10 April 2026Incorporating an Existing Portfolio: Is It Worth the Cost?
The costs and tax implications of transferring existing rental properties from personal ownership into a limited company — CGT, SDLT, and alternatives.
7 April 20267 Expense Mistakes That Cost UK Landlords Money
Common errors landlords make with expenses — from missing allowable deductions to incorrectly claiming capital expenditure as revenue costs.
6 April 2026Stamp Duty on Buy-to-Let: The Complete 2026 Guide
Current SDLT rates, the 5% higher-rates surcharge, the 2% non-resident surcharge and company rules for buying a rental in England and Northern Ireland.
5 April 2026Landlord Tax Year Planning: A Month-by-Month Checklist
Key tax dates, actions, and planning opportunities across the UK tax year for property landlords — from April to January filing.
4 April 2026The Non-Resident Landlord Scheme: Tax Rules for Overseas Property Owners
How the NRL Scheme works, when your agent must deduct tax, how to receive rent gross, and your self-assessment obligations as an overseas landlord.
2 April 2026Section 24 Explained: How Mortgage Interest Relief Changed for Landlords
Section 24 replaced mortgage interest deduction with a 20% tax credit. Here's what it means for your bottom line and how to plan around it.
20 March 2026Landlord Record Keeping: What You Need to Track and Why
The essential records every UK landlord should maintain for tax, compliance, and legal protection — and how long to keep them.
18 March 2026Making Tax Digital for Landlords: 2026 Rules and Checklist
Current HMRC thresholds, quarterly deadlines, first-year penalty relief and the records to prepare, plus what Tendmere does and does not file.
15 March 2026Landlord Allowable Expenses: Everything You Can Claim in 2026
A complete guide to allowable expenses for UK landlords — what you can claim, what you can't, and how to maximise your tax deductions.
28 February 2026Capital Gains Tax on Rental Property: A UK Landlord's Guide
How CGT works when you sell a rental property, what reliefs are available, and how to calculate your tax liability.
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