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As a landlord, you’ve already got plenty to manage—tenants, maintenance, mortgages. But now there’s a new legal requirement to keep your eyes on: Making Tax Digital (MTD). If your rental income exceeds £50,000 a year, MTD for Income Tax will be mandatory from April 2026.

Here’s what that means, how to stay compliant, and how to make the most of this digital transformation without stress.

Why FreeAgent is the Top Choice for Landlords

I recommend FreeAgent, and with good reason:

  • Built with landlords in mind
  • Track income and expenses by property
  • Calculate profitability per unit
  • Seamlessly integrates with Mettle, NatWest, and RBS business accounts (with some offering the software free!)

Having a digital tool designed around your specific property business gives you visibility and confidence. And when it’s free? Even better.

Essential Best Practices for MTD Compliance

To make MTD work smoothly, follow these landlord-specific habits:

  1. Separate Bank Account: Keep personal and rental finances apart. This simplifies reconciliation and protects your privacy during HMRC reviews.
  2. Monthly Bookkeeping: Don’t wait for the end of the quarter. Log transactions monthly to avoid bottlenecks.
  3. Digital Receipts: Snap and upload invoices, repairs, and bills into your software. It saves time and ensures nothing is missed.

MTD Submission Deadlines for Landlords

Landlords under MTD will need to submit to HMRC four times a year:

Period End Submission Due
30 June 7 August
30 Sept 7 November
31 Dec 7 February
31 March 7 May

Then, a final decleration wraps it all up at year-end.

How Nuvo Helps Landlords Get MTD-Ready

Nuvo supports landlords with:

  • Step-by-step software onboarding
  • Tailored property accounting setup
  • Quarterly reminders and checklists
  • Access to FreeAgent (often free via select banks)

Preparation now saves you from a compliance crisis later. Why scramble in 2026 when you can set it up today and cruise into the new rules?

Final Word: Digital is the Future of Landlord Accounting

MTD isn’t just a rule, it’s a chance to transform the way you manage your properties. With proper tools, consistent habits, and expert support, compliance becomes effortless.

Start today. Use 2024–25 as a trial run, and make tax less taxing.

Are you ready for MTD? 

Check here at Making Tax Digital for Landlords

Or book a discovery call to chat through how MTD could affect you and your business.

Claire Purbhoo

Head of Digital Transformation

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