Accountants for Landlords & Property Investors
Rental accounts, tax returns and advice on property ownership.
We prepare rental accounts and tax returns, and advise on the tax implications of property ownership and transactions. Whether you own one rental property or several, personally or through a company, we keep your records and filings in order and explain what you owe.
Based in Greater Manchester, supporting clients across the UK.
At a glance
- Who it is for
- Landlords and property investors
- Ownership
- Property owned personally, or through a limited company
- What we prepare
- Rental accounts and Self Assessment returns, or company accounts and Corporation Tax returns
- What we review
- Rental income, allowable expenses and records
- Planning
- The tax effect of buying, selling or changing ownership, reviewed before you proceed
How we support landlords
Rental income and expenses
We work out your rental income and allowable expenses and prepare your return. See Self Assessment & Personal Tax.
Property companies
If you own property through a company, we prepare its accounts and Company Tax Return. See Annual Accounts & Corporation Tax.
Records and bookkeeping
We keep rental records reconciled across properties. See Bookkeeping & Cloud Accounting.
Purchases, sales and ownership
We review the tax implications before you proceed. See Tax Planning.
What a landlord accountant does
Rental income is taxable income. We keep track of the rent you receive, the costs you can deduct and the records that support them, then prepare your return and explain the tax. If you own several properties, we keep each property’s figures visible so you can see which ones perform. If you own through a company, the company has its own accounts and tax return, and we prepare those.
Landlords often have other income too, such as employment or a business. We consider all sources together, so you see the full tax position and the payments to plan for.
Rental income, expenses and records
GOV.UK explains how to work out rental income for tax: rental income is the rent you receive, including charges for services such as cleaning communal areas, heating or repairs; allowable expenses reduce your taxable profit; and you must keep records. Which expenses qualify, and how property relief works, depends on how the property is owned and the type of property, so we confirm the position for each of your properties.
Source: GOV.UK, Work out your rental income when you let property (checked 11 November 2026). GOV.UK also explains when a landlord must tell HMRC about rental income and what tax-free allowance exists: Renting out your property: paying tax.
Making Tax Digital for landlords
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax affects some landlords as well as sole traders: digital records, compatible software, quarterly updates and a final return. Whether it applies to you depends on your income. We assess your position and set up the support. GOV.UK explains the scheme: Use Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. See also Self Assessment & Personal Tax.
Buying, selling and changing ownership
Buying a property, selling one, or moving property into a company can have significant tax consequences. We review the likely tax effect before you proceed, so the decision is made with the numbers in front of you. Where a matter needs a solicitor, mortgage adviser or other specialist, we say so and point you to an appropriate professional.
How we work with you
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List your properties and ownershipPersonal, joint or company.
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Collect rental recordsWe agree how rent and costs are recorded.
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PrepareWe prepare your return, or company accounts and tax return.
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Explain and approveWe explain the result and file after you approve.
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PlanWe review upcoming purchases, sales or changes in ownership before you act.
What affects the fee for landlords
We do not publish fixed prices. The fee depends on the number of properties, how they are owned, the number of transactions, whether other income is included and how organised your records are. We agree the scope and fee in writing before work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to common questions about this service.
Do I have to tell HMRC about rental income?
It depends on the amount and your circumstances. GOV.UK explains the rules and the tax-free property allowance. We check your position and tell you what to report.
Can you handle a property company’s accounts?
Yes. We prepare the company’s annual accounts and Company Tax Return, and review how you take income from it.
Can you advise on the tax effect of buying or selling a property?
Yes. We review the likely tax implications before you proceed. We refer you to a specialist where a legal or financing matter is involved.
Becoming a Client
Contact us to discuss your rental properties, how you own them and the accounts and tax support you need.
We agree the scope and fees in writing before work begins. Any additional work and costs are agreed with you in advance.