Making Tax Digital for UK landlords

Everything you need to understand MTD compliance, avoid penalties, and file with confidence.

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Making Tax Digital - The complete guide

A complete introduction to MTD requirements, who’s affected, and what you need to do.

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Not sure if you are MTD ready

Not sure if you are MTD ready? Take the quiz now

Check your readiness in just 2 minutes and get personalised guidance tailored to your property portfolio.

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MTD explained in 5 minutes

MTD explained in 5 minutes

Explore the various software solutions available for MTD compliance.

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Get MTD-Compliant in minutes

Join 100,000+ UK landlords using Landlord Studio. It’s quick to set up, simple to use, and gives you confidence that everything is accurate and up to date:

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  • Stay fully compliant
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Making Tax Digital for Landlords: Your Complete MTD Hub

Everything UK landlords need to understand Making Tax Digital in one place. Quizzes, guides, checklists and videos to prepare for the April 2026 deadline.

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What Is The Minimum EPC Rating for Renting?

The minimum EPC for renting is currently E, but is set to rise to C by 2030. Learn the rules, costs, and practical next steps landlords must take to stay compliant.

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What Is a Section 21 Notice: How and When To Use

The complete guide to using the Section 21 'no-fault' eviction notice. Learn the strict rules for validity, the serving process, and what the 2026 abolition means for you.

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Making Tax Digital for Landlords: Your Complete MTD Hub

Everything UK landlords need to understand Making Tax Digital in one place. Quizzes, guides, checklists and videos to prepare for the April 2026 deadline.

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Making Tax Digital for Landlords: Your Complete MTD Hub
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Buy-to-Let Landlord Tax Changes 2026: Getting Ahead of MTD

Get ahead of the 2026 Buy-to-Let Landlord Tax Changes with this guide to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD for IT) and its impact.

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Buy-to-Let Landlord Tax Changes 2026: Getting Ahead of MTD
Education

8 Steps Landlords Need to Take To Become MTD Ready

Prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for landlords with these 8 essential steps. Learn about income thresholds, software, and key deadlines.

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8 Steps Landlords Need to Take To Become MTD Ready
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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.

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What Are Digital Tax Returns? Understanding MTD

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.

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How Stopfords is Getting Ahead of MTD with Landlord Studio
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Landlord Studio Announces Partnership with Habito to Power UK Landlord MTD Compliance

This partnership helps UK landlords by combining Habito’s mortgage services with Landlord Studio’s property management and rental accounting tools.

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Landlord Studio Announces Partnership with Habito to Power UK Landlord MTD Compliance
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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.

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MTD Success in 2026: Measuring What Matters
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​​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.

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​​Choosing the Right MTD Software: Avoiding Common Pitfalls
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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.

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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.

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Building Flexible Workflows for MTD Quarterly Submissions
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Landlord Making Tax Digital FAQs

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

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Education

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.

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Which Types of Income Count Towards the MTD Threshold?
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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.

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Who Qualifies for MTD Exemptions and How to Apply?

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.

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

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

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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.

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MTD for IT: Key Dates for Your Rental Business
Guides and Resources

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.

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A Landlord's Guide To MTD for Income Tax