This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. To find out more about cookies on this website and how to delete cookies, see our privacy notice.
Analytics

Tools which collect anonymous data to enable us to see how visitors use our site and how it performs. We use this to improve our products, services and user experience.

Marketing

A bit of data which remembers the affiliate who forwarded a user to our site and recognises orders from those who become customers through that affiliate.

Essential

Tools that enable essential services and functionality, including identity verification, service continuity and site security.

 
Avatar - Landlord Vision
The team behind the Landlord Vision software are as knowledgeable as they come. They are fully immersed into the world of property investment and management. To learn more about the software they have created and maintain visit the home page, or to learn more about the team check out our meet the team page.

Tenant Deposits: Traps & Tips

Deposits From Tenants   It is common practice for a landlord to take a deposit from a tenant when letting a property to cover the cost of any damage caused to the property by the tenant. A deposit of this nature may be referred to as a security deposit, a damage deposit or a rental deposit. […]

By 7 min read
Landlord Vision software tip

Using Negative Numbers in Landlord Vision

You might have thought adding the ability to use negative numbers within Landlord Vision wouldn’t make too much of a difference, but you’ll be surprised…

By 2 min read
Small fantastic island with a house and backyard in women's hands.

What Does Private Residence Relief Do?

Our sister site Tax Insider helps landlords and other taxpayers to understand taxation matters and to reduce their tax burdens. In this guest post they explain Private Residence Relief and what you need to know about it.  

By 5 min read

Property Investment – Personal or Company Ownership?

Our sister site Tax Insider helps landlords and other taxpayers to understand taxation matters and to reduce their tax burdens. In this guest post they explore personal and company ownership and look at the pros and cons of each ownership model. 

By 6 min read

Pandemic Related Financial Help for Landlords

Our sister site Tax Insider helps landlords and other taxpayers to understand taxation matters and to reduce their tax burdens. In this guest post they explore the financial help that is available for landlords who may have been affected by the pandemic.  

By 5 min read
17851729 - a house on top of blueprints, a pencil and a tape measure

Tax Implications When Converting Properties Into Flats

Many a property developer has spotted the potential of buying a large property and converting it into flats in order to maximise profit, and landlords can do this with their properties too. 

By 4 min read

Landlord newsletter

Get a fortnightly digest of top posts and stories, free professional tax and legal tips and upcoming deadlines.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Tax concept and calculator stacked coins on invoice bill paper for time tax filling paid debt payment at office Businessman finances

Things Landlords Should do for the 2021/22 Tax Year

The tax year runs from 6th April to 5th April every year, but what does this mean for landlords and is there anything you need to be aware of when this near tax year starts? 

By 4 min read

Legal v Beneficial Ownership: A ‘Taxing’ Distinction!

What is Legal Ownership? Legal ownership reflects who is responsible for the land/property. The parties registered under the Land Registry are the legal owners. Under English law, no more than four persons can be formally registered as the legal owners of a parcel of land/property. Those (up to) four persons are essentially equal. 

By 4 min read
pound coins placed in a row

Implications of the Coronavirus for Landlords – Part 3 Cash vs Accrual

This is the third part of a series which has looked at the different methods of accounting landlords can use and what the pros and cons are taking into account the current Covid pandemic.  

By 5 min read
pound coins placed in a row

Implications of the Coronavirus for Landlords – Part 2 Accrual Basis

Our sister site Tax Insider helps landlords and other taxpayers to understand taxation matters and to reduce their tax burdens. In this second of three guest posts from Tax Insider you can learn how Coronavirus has impacted landlords using the Accrual Basis.  

By 6 min read

Ending a Tenancy and Issuing a Refund in Landlord Vision

For all sorts of reasons, you might find yourself needing to deal rental payment refunds in Landlord Vision, particularly if a tenancy ends earlier than you expected. In this article we’re going to show you how you’d deal with ending a tenancy and issuing a refund in Landlord Vision. 

By 2 min read

How To Jointly Own A Property 50:50 But Split Rental Income 90:10!

An article in the ‘Times’ stated that 53% of parents plan to financially support their children through university. Many will fund via savings, however, there is an alternative method of finance to consider that allows parents to still keep their savings intact. There is also an added bonus of a minimal tax bill if correct […]

By 3 min read
pound coins placed in a row

Implications of the Coronavirus for Landlords – Part 1 Cash Basis

Our sister site Tax Insider helps landlords and other taxpayers to understand taxation matters and to reduce their tax burdens. In this first of three guest posts from Tax Insider you can learn how Coronavirus has impacted landlords using the Cash Basis.  

By 4 min read
Three houses and a red padlock. Unavailable and expensive real estate. house Insurance. Security and safety. Confiscation for debts. alarm system. seizure of property. Protection of property rights.

What you Need to Know About Rental Property Security

With more than a million burglaries and attempted burglaries taking place across the UK every year, the issue of tenant security is one that should definitely be on every landlord’s radar. This is especially true because rented properties are at even more risk of burglary than owner occupier homes.  

By 6 min read

The easiest way to keep up to date on your landlord obligations

Sign up to the free fortnightly landlord insider newsletter. You’ll get a digest of top posts, expert legal, tax and software tips and you’ll be notified of deadlines, consultations and more.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.