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Get that sinking feeling every time you hear the words Making Tax Digital? You’re not alone. For many landlords, it sounds like more admin, more rules and more time spent dealing with HMRC instead of managing your properties.

From April 2026, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will start applying to those with a gross income over £50,000+, marking the next step in HMRC’s shift to fully digital tax systems. ? But even if you’re not yet required to submit quarterly updates, now’s the perfect time to get organised and prepare for the future.

Making Tax Digital (MTD) will be here before we know and with it comes a whole world of rumours, confusion and myths. Here, we bust some of the most common so you know exactly what to expect. ?

The government have announced the road map for implementing the Renters Rights Act. The roadmap briefly: 27th December 2025 - investigatory rights for local authorities 1st May 2026 - End of fixed term tenancies Late 2026 - PRS Database and PRS Landlord Ombudsman To be confirmed - Decent Homes Standard

For self-employed professionals, the festive season can be a bit of a juggling act. While friends and family might be winding down, you could be wrapping up projects, chasing that all-important invoice and thinking about closing your books for the year. What’s more, there’s often one task that’s left to the very last minute - filing your Self Assessment tax return.

We will continue to support landlords and letting agents through this by either lobbying specific amendments or providing help and advice during the implementation to help you manage your properties and stay compliant.

Making Tax Digital can feel like a big change, especially with new rules around digital records and quarterly submissions.

York remains a standout market for landlords and investors, with demand from students, professionals and relocators keeping occupancy high.

Seven in ten UK landlords (69%) are planning to sell at least one property in the next 12 months, new research shows.

The new UK tax year began on 6 April, as it has for more than 225 years. As well as being the date when UK tax rules can change, it can also be a great time for sole traders and landlords to make simple changes that leave them better organised, more in control and better off. Even small changes can make a big difference. So, what improvements should you make?