Chapter 9: Landlord Studio for MTD for IT

Using Landlord Studio for MTD

Landlord Studio is an MTD software designed for landlords, with easy-to-use digital record-keeping tools and streamlined quarterly updates. It is HMRC-recognised and ready for MTD for IT.

Ben Luxon

Head of Real Estate Education & Editorial at Landlord Studio

Managing a rental property business involves juggling many responsibilities, from tracking rent payments and expenses to ensuring compliance with tax regulations. With the upcoming Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements for Income Tax Self-Assessment (IT), landlords must prepare for a new way of managing their taxes digitally.

Landlord Studio is here to help you navigate this transition. Not only does Landlord Studio offer powerful tools for running your rental business efficiently, but we also integrate with Xero, allowing you to become MTD-ready today.

In this article, we’ll explore how Landlord Studio can help you stay ahead of the MTD deadline and make your rental business more profitable.

Important: Landlord Studio will be fully integrated with the HMRC and MTD-ready for Income Tax submissions before the 2026 deadline. 

MTD Software for Landlords: Ready for April 2026 and Beyond

The MTD for IT mandate requires landlords to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC starting in April 2026. 

At Landlord Studio, we understand that this transition can seem daunting. Which is why we’re committed to ensuring we offer you all the support and tools you need to make MTD simple. Our software makes digital record-keep[ing easy and is HMRC-recognised so you can meet MTD requirements for the April 2026 deadline.

With Landlord Studio, you can rest assured that all your rental income and expense records will be digital and ready for seamless submission to HMRC.

How Landlord Studio Helps You Meet MTD Requirements

1. Digital Record-Keeping for Rental Income & Expenses

One of the most important MTD requirements is digital record-keeping, and this is where Landlord Studio excels. The software allows you to track all of your rental income, expenses, and financial transactions in real-time. You can easily upload receipts, invoices, and other relevant documents, making it simple to keep digital records of your business transactions.

These records are automatically organised and accessible, ensuring that you are always ready to file your quarterly updates and final submissions without the need for additional preparation.

2. Xero Integration for Accountant Collaboration

In addition to being MTD-ready, Landlord Studio integrates with Xero, a leading accounting software favoured by manu accounting firms across the UK.

This integration allows landlords to easily sync their rental property financials from Landlord Studio to Xero, so you can use a digital record-keeping software that works for you, whilst your accountant can stay continue to use the software they already know and love.

3. Simplified Quarterly Updates

Landlord Studio is an MTD software designed for landlords. It makes digital record-keeping as simple as possible with powerful automation tools like our in-built receipt scanner, recurring expenses, and open banking integration.

With accurate up to date records you will be able to submit accurate quarterly updates direct to HMRC quickly and easily through Landlord Studio. 

You’ll be able to stay on top of your quarterly submissions and final declaration, ensuring that you meet all deadlines and avoid any MTD penalties.

Create your free Landlord Studio account today and get ahead of  Making Tax Digital for income Tax with digital record-keeping software designed for you.

Benefits of Using Landlord Studio for MTD

1. Time-Saving and Stress-Free Tax Reporting

Landlord Studio, as an MTD software for landlords, is designed to save you time and reduce the administrative burden of managing your rental business. With accounting automation features like bank feeds, easy-to-use interface, and seamless integration with Xero, you’ll spend less time on tax preparation and more time running your business.

Plus, instantly generate any of over 15+ customisable financial reports for detailed insights into your buy-to-let portfolio's performance.

2. Stay on Top of Deadlines

With Landlord Studio, you can easily track key dates for MTD implementation, quarterly updates and final submissions. Once you've set up reminders, you can use the calendar feature to stay on top of these important dates, and the software will send reminders to your inbox, helping you avoid fines and penalties.

These reminders and calendar features can also be used for important recurring events like property inspections, tenancy end dates, EPC renewals, and safety certificate renewals. Helping you stay meet more than just your tax obligations.

3. Accurate Financial Insights

Landlord Studio provides you with real-time financial insights into your rental business. You can view your profit and loss, track rental income and allowable expenses, and keep an eye on your cash flow.

By regularly monitoring your financials, you’ll be able to make informed decisions about your rental business, whether it’s deciding on rent adjustments, managing maintenance costs, or planning for property upgrades.

How to Get Started with Landlord Studio for MTD Readiness

If you're looking for an MTD software for landlords then why not give Landlord Studio a try. There's a free plan. plus, getting started with is simple. Here’s how to begin:

  1. Sign Up: Create a free Landlord Studio account if you haven’t already.
  2. Add Your Properties: Add your properties and tenants to the platform.
  3. Add Your Lease Details: Including start and end date, rent amount, and tenant details.
  4. Track Income and Expenses: Record all rental income, expenses, and financial transactions with ease
  5. Integrate with Xero: If you or your accountant use Xero you can connect it to Landlord Studio for seamless data transfer.

Getting set up with MTD software for landlords doesn't have to be hard. With Landlord Studio every new user gets a free 14 day trial of PRO allowing you to explore features like the bank feed integration and advanced reports. And if PRO isn't for you, you can simply continue using the software for free.

Landlord Studio will be fully integrated with the HMRC's MTD system before the April 2026 deadline.

Final Thoughts: Landlord Studio MTD Software for Landlords

Adapting to Making Tax Digital doesn’t have to be complicated, and Landlord Studio is here to make it easy for you. Designed to help landlords like you stay organised, streamline tax reporting, and keep accurate and up-to-date MTD-recognised digital records.

With Landlord Studio, you’ll have everything you need to run a profitable rental business while ensuring your meet MTD requirements, well ahead of the April 2026 deadline.

Start using Landlord Studio now and simplify your rental business management while staying ahead of the MTD requirements!