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Landlord & Property Tax
Property income has become one of the more technical corners of personal tax — mortgage interest is relieved differently to other costs, the repairs-versus-improvements line matters, and selling a property carries its own reporting deadline. We handle the annual position and the one-off events.
What the fee covers
Included as standard
Rental accounts per property
Income and expenditure prepared property by property, so you can see which ones are actually earning and which are not.
Expenses claimed correctly
The distinction between a deductible repair and a capital improvement is where most landlords lose money or invite a query. We apply it properly and document the reasoning.
Finance cost relief
Mortgage interest on residential lets is relieved as a basic-rate tax reducer rather than deducted from profit. We calculate it correctly and show you what it costs you.
Capital gains on disposal
UK residential property disposals must be reported and the tax paid within 60 days of completion — separately from your annual return. We handle that filing.
Non-Resident Landlord Scheme
If you live abroad, we apply for approval to receive rent gross rather than having basic-rate tax withheld by your agent or tenant, and keep your UK return in order from there.
Common questions
Questions we get asked about this
I live overseas and let a UK flat. Do I file a UK return?
Almost certainly yes — UK rental income is taxable in the UK regardless of where you live. Under the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme your letting agent or tenant must deduct basic-rate tax before paying you, unless HMRC approves you to receive rent gross. We handle that application and the annual return.
Should I move my properties into a limited company?
It can help with finance cost relief, but transferring existing properties usually triggers stamp duty and a capital gains disposal at market value, which frequently outweighs the benefit. It is a calculation, not a rule of thumb, and we will run it for your portfolio.
What can I actually deduct?
Broadly, revenue costs of letting: letting agent fees, insurance, ground rent and service charges, repairs and maintenance, and other running costs. Improvements are capital and go against your gain on eventual sale instead. Finance costs are handled separately as above.
I have not declared rental income before.
HMRC operates a disclosure route for exactly this, and coming forward voluntarily reduces penalties substantially compared with being found. We will work out the position and manage the disclosure.
Next step
Talk to us about landlord & property tax
A short call, an honest view of what is involved, and a fixed price. No obligation and no sales script.