Making Tax Digital for UK landlords

What Is A Right to Rent Share Code?

What is a right to rent share code check? Learn how and when do you use them for tenant checks in England, and common challenges landlords face.

What Are Digital Tax Returns? Understanding MTD

Prepare for digital tax returns in the UK. Understand Making Tax Digital (MTD) for landlords, including deadlines, qualifying income, and how to comply with HMRC.

About No-Fault Evictions, Section 21, and The Renters’ Rights Bill

Learn about no-fault evictions, Section 21, and the Renters’ Rights Bill. Discover how landlords can prepare for upcoming changes and future-proof their operations.

How To End a Tenancy with a Notice To Quit in 2025 

Can you use a 'Notice to Quit' in the UK? Learn what it is, when it can be used, key components, and how it differs from Section 8 & 21 notices.

When Will The Renters' Rights Bill Become Law?

The Renters' Rights Bill received Royal Assent, on the 28th of October 2025. It abolishes Section 21, strengthens tenant rights, and more.

Are Reeves’ Proposed Stamp Duty Changes Just Another Stealth Tax?

Ahead of the Autumn budget, Westminster has leaked a number of proposed changes, from a complete SDLT and council tax overhaul to a possible NI levy on rental income.

5 Best Residential Property Management Software for Landlords In 2026

Find the best residential property management software for UK landlords in 2025. Compare features, pricing, and MTD readiness for small to mid-sized portfolios.

How Stopfords is Getting Ahead of MTD with Landlord Studio

Discover how accounting firms like Stopfords are preparing to meet the challenge of MTD for landlords by partnering with Landlord Studio.

What to Do if Your Tenant Is Not Paying Rent

Learn what steps to take if a tenant is not paying rent, from initial contact and payment plans to serving a Section 8 notice and court proceedings.

Free Rent Statement Template For Landlords (UK)

Get your free rent statement template UK, perfect for landlords. Track rent charges, payments, and balances with this easy-to-use ledger.

What Is A Periodic Tenancy? Definition & Guide For 2025 

Understand periodic tenancy types (contractual vs. statutory), notice periods, rent increases, and upcoming changes for UK landlords in 2025.

What Is A Landlord Accreditation Certificate And Do You Need One?

Find out what a landlord accreditation certificate is, why it's beneficial in 2025, and how to get one. Stay ahead with compliance & attract better tenants.

Letting Out a Property: Do I Need a Landlord License (UK)? 

Understand UK landlord licensing: mandatory HMO, additional, and selective schemes. Learn costs, how to check, and what happens if you don't comply.

The Landlord's Guide to Freehold Flats In 2025 

Learn about freehold flats in the UK. Discover their unique ownership, potential pitfalls like "flying freeholds," and if they're a good investment for landlords.

How & Why UK Landlords Need To Run A Tenant Credit Check

Learn how to run UK tenant credit checks, what to look for, and why they’re essential for avoiding rent arrears and protecting your rental property.

MTD Success in 2026: Measuring What Matters

John Toon shares MTD success strategies for firms: balance client support, measure compliance & team health, and embrace adaptability. Year one is for learning, not perfection.

​​Choosing the Right MTD Software: Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Learn to evaluate and pilot MTD software for your landlord clients. Get tips on security, client needs, and vendor assessment.

The MTD Checklist for Landlords

Prepare for Making Tax Digital with our free MTD checklist for landlords. Learn key steps to stay compliant and get MTD-ready with Landlord Studio.

Building Flexible Workflows for MTD Quarterly Submissions

In episode 3 of our MTD masterclass, John Toon takes us through building sustainable MTD workflows, service models, and potential pitfalls to avoid.

Getting Tech-Resistant Landlord Clients Ready for MTD

Help tech-resistant landlord clients adopt MTD software. Practical strategies for accountants to reduce resistance and create revenue opportunities.

MTD Masterclass | Preparing Landlord Clients for MTD with Digital Workflows

Join our 5-part MTD masterclass for UK accountants. Learn how to prepare landlord clients for quarterly digital submissions with expert guidance and practical strategies.

How To Get Landlord Clients MTD Ready | MTD Masterclass

MTD for Income Tax starts April 2026. Discover how quarterly submissions will impact landlord accounting and why accounting firms must prepare now.

Landlord Making Tax Digital FAQs

Get answers to all your Making Tax Digital questions with our complete MTD FAQ guide for businesses and individuals.

Which Types of Income Count Towards the MTD Threshold?

Learn what counts as qualifying income for Making Tax Digital and how it affects your tax reporting requirements under the new MTD for IT rules.

Who Qualifies for MTD Exemptions and How to Apply?

Find out who qualifies for Making Tax Digital exemptions and which businesses or individuals may be eligible for relief.

What Are Digital Records Under MTD and How Can Landlords Comply?

Discover what digital records are, why they’re important for MTD compliance, and how they can help you keep accurate and tax-ready.

Can You Use Spreadsheets for MTD? Why Excel Won’t Cut It

Wondering if you can use Excel for Making Tax Digital? Learn how Excel fits MTD requirements and what you need to know.

How Should Landlords Handle Jointly Owned Property Under MTD?

Joint ownership complicates taxes, and Making Tax Digital adds even more complexity. Learn how joint ownership affects your tax filing under MTD.

Overview: Landlord Making Tax Digital FAQs

We answer the most common landlord questions about Making Tax Digital so you can feel prepared and compliant well before the deadlines.

MTD Readiness Quiz

When does MTD impact you? And what do you need to do to get ready? Test your Making Tax Digital readiness with our free MTD readiness quiz to find out.

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.

A Closer Look at MTD Bridging Software

What is MTD bridging software? What are digital links? How does bridging software work? And is MTD bridging software right for your rental business?

MTD Software for Landlords

The right MTD software for landlords needs to go beyond basic tax compliance. From digital records and streamlined submissions to effective property accounting and property management.

Making Tax Digital for IT Penalties

We explore HMRC’s new penalties for late submissions of quarterly updates and the financial penalties for late payments.

Making Tax Digital for IT Exemptions

We take a look at MTD exemptions and explore whether your business could be exempted from Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

MTD for IT: Key Dates for Your Rental Business

We provide a full list of all of the key dates to bear in mind to help you prepare your rental business for the MTD for IT change.

How to Sign Up for MTD for IT: A Step-by-Step Guide

Find out how to sign up for MTD for IT, when you need to sign up, whether you might be exempt, and what you need to do to register.

MTD for IT Quarterly Updates and Final Declarations Explained

We detail everything you need to know about the new quarterly update requirements and final declarations for MTD for IT.

MTD for Landlords: Requirements

Learn the main requirements of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) for landlords, including quarterly updates, digital records, software, and final declarations.

A Landlord's Guide To MTD for Income Tax

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) requires landlords to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC. Learn key rules, deadlines, and software.