Specialist Accountants for Landlords & Property Owners
Whether you own a single buy-to-let property or manage a growing property portfolio, our specialist accountants help landlords across the UK stay tax efficient, HMRC compliant and financially organised with proactive accounting and tax advice.
Managing rental properties comes with complex tax rules, changing legislation and increasing compliance requirements. Our experienced property accountants support landlords with rental accounts, Self Assessment tax returns, Capital Gains Tax planning, limited company property accounting, bookkeeping and long-term tax planning, helping you spend less time on paperwork and more time growing your investments.
Trusted by Landlords, Property Owners & Growing Businesses
“From first-time buy-to-let landlords to established property investors, we provide practical accounting and tax advice tailored to your goals.”
95% Client Retention
Our clients stay with us because we provide proactive advice, responsive support and long-term accounting partnerships.
Founded in 2012
Over a decade of helping UK businesses, landlords and property owners manage their accounting and tax affairs.
Sunday Times Top 200 Accountants
Partners Ian Luke and Rashid Iqbal were independently recognised in the Sunday Times Top 200 Accountants.
Cloud Accounting Specialists
Helping landlords manage their finances efficiently using modern cloud accounting solutions.
Trusted Across the UK
Supporting landlords and businesses nationwide with specialist accounting, tax and compliance services.
Why Choosing a Specialist Landlord Accountant Matters
Owning rental property can be financially rewarding, but it also brings unique tax responsibilities and reporting obligations. From managing rental income and allowable expenses to keeping up with HMRC requirements, landlords face challenges that go beyond standard personal or business accounting.
Working with accountants who understand property taxation means you receive advice tailored to your circumstances, helping you stay compliant, make informed decisions and manage your property finances with confidence.
Landlord Tax Rules Are Different
Whether you own one buy-to-let property or manage a larger portfolio, landlord taxation has become increasingly complex over recent years. Rules surrounding mortgage interest relief, Capital Gains Tax, property ownership structures and digital reporting requirements can all affect your tax position. Specialist property accountants understand these areas and can help ensure your records, reporting and tax planning are aligned with current UK legislation.
Proactive Advice Can Save Time And Reduce Risk
Many landlords only speak to an accountant when their tax return is due. Taking a proactive approach throughout the year can help identify potential tax planning opportunities, improve record keeping and reduce the risk of errors that could lead to unnecessary costs or HMRC enquiries. Our aim is to support landlords throughout the year, providing practical advice that helps make property ownership simpler and more manageable.
Support That Grows With Your Property Portfolio
As your property investments grow, your accounting and tax requirements often become more complex. Whether you're purchasing additional properties, considering a limited company structure or planning for future tax liabilities, having access to ongoing professional advice can help you make informed decisions at every stage. We work with landlords at different stages of their property journey, providing support that adapts as their needs evolve.
Why Landlords Choose Accounting People
At Accounting People, we understand that every landlord's circumstances are different. Our team provides practical accounting and tax support tailored to your property portfolio, helping you stay organised, meet your compliance obligations and make confident financial decisions. By combining professional expertise with modern cloud accounting technology and a proactive approach, we aim to make managing your property finances as straightforward as possible.
Why Landlords Choose Accounting People
Choosing the right accountant is about more than preparing tax returns. You need advisers who understand the challenges landlords face, provide proactive guidance and help you make confident financial decisions throughout the year.
At Accounting People, we combine specialist property accounting knowledge with responsive support and modern cloud technology to help landlords stay compliant, improve efficiency and focus on growing their investments.
Specialist Accounting Services for Landlords & Property Owners
Whether you own one rental property or manage a growing portfolio, our landlord accounting services are designed to help you stay compliant, reduce administrative pressure and make informed financial decisions. We provide proactive support tailored to landlords, property investors and property companies across the UK.
Rental Income & Self Assessment
We prepare and submit accurate Self Assessment tax returns for landlords, ensuring rental income is reported correctly while identifying all eligible tax reliefs and allowable expenses. Our proactive approach helps reduce errors and keeps you compliant with HMRC requirements.
Landlord Bookkeeping
Keeping accurate financial records is essential for managing rental properties and preparing tax returns. We help landlords organise income, expenses and supporting documents using efficient cloud accounting systems that simplify day-to-day record keeping.
Property Tax Planning
Good tax planning is about more than meeting deadlines. We help landlords understand how their property ownership structure, future plans and tax obligations can affect their long-term financial position, providing practical advice throughout the year.
Limited Company Property Accounting
Whether you already own property through a limited company or are considering incorporating your portfolio, we provide accounting and tax support tailored to property businesses, helping you understand your ongoing compliance responsibilities.
Capital Gains Tax Support
Selling investment property can create Capital Gains Tax implications. We help landlords understand potential liabilities, prepare for future tax obligations and plan transactions efficiently while remaining fully compliant with HMRC regulations.
Ongoing Property Accounting Advice
As property portfolios grow, accounting becomes increasingly complex. We provide year-round support, helping landlords stay organised, respond to tax changes and make informed financial decisions as their investments develop.
Get Your Free Property Accounting Consultation
Discover how our specialist landlord accountants can help you manage your property finances, reduce tax liability, and stay fully compliant. We’d love to learn more about your portfolio and goals, fill in the form below and one of our property accounting experts will be in touch shortly.
Tax Challenges Every Landlord Should Understand Introduction
No two landlords have the same goals or accounting requirements. Whether you’ve recently purchased your first rental property or manage a growing portfolio through a limited company, our team provides accounting and tax support tailored to your individual circumstances.
We work with landlords across the UK, helping them stay compliant, reduce administrative burdens and make informed financial decisions as their property investments evolve.
Rental Income Tax
Rental income is generally taxable and must be declared to HMRC where required. Keeping accurate records of rental income and allowable expenses throughout the year makes preparing tax returns much simpler and helps ensure your tax position is calculated correctly.
Our accountants help landlords organise their financial records and report rental income accurately, reducing the risk of errors and missed reliefs.
Self Assessment Tax ReturnsAllowable Expenses
Many landlords can claim legitimate business expenses against their rental income, helping reduce taxable profits. Examples may include letting agent fees, repairs and maintenance, insurance, professional fees and certain finance-related costs, depending on individual circumstances and current tax rules.
Understanding which expenses qualify can make a significant difference to your annual tax position.
Tax ServicesMortgage Interest Relief
Mortgage interest relief for individual landlords has changed significantly in recent years. The tax treatment of finance costs depends on how property is owned and the landlord's circumstances.
Understanding these rules is essential when assessing the overall profitability of your property investments and planning for future purchases.
Property Tax GuideCapital Gains Tax
Selling a rental property may create Capital Gains Tax obligations depending on your circumstances. Planning ahead before selling can help you understand potential liabilities, available reliefs and reporting requirements.
Seeking advice before completing a sale often provides more options than waiting until after the transaction has taken place.
Capital Gains TaxLimited Company Ownership
Many landlords consider owning property through a limited company. While this can offer advantages in some situations, it also introduces additional accounting, tax and administrative responsibilities.
The right structure depends on your long-term objectives, financing arrangements and wider financial circumstances.
Limited Company AccountantsMaking Tax Digital
Making Tax Digital is changing how many landlords keep records and report income to HMRC. Digital record keeping and compatible software are becoming increasingly important as HMRC continues to expand the programme.
Preparing early can help reduce disruption and make future compliance much easier.
Making Tax DigitalKeeping Accurate Records
Maintaining organised financial records throughout the year makes tax compliance much easier. Good record keeping also supports better decision making, improves cash flow visibility and reduces the likelihood of errors during tax reporting.
Cloud accounting software can simplify this process by keeping income and expenses organised in one place.
Cloud AccountingPlanning Ahead Saves Money
Many landlords only seek advice once their tax return is due. Proactive planning throughout the year often provides greater opportunities to improve tax efficiency, prepare for legislative changes and make informed investment decisions.
Regular reviews can help ensure your property finances continue to support your long-term goals.
Tax ServicesSupporting Landlords at Every Stage of Their Property Journey Introduction
Being a landlord involves much more than collecting rental income. UK property owners must navigate changing tax legislation, maintain accurate financial records and meet their ongoing obligations to HMRC. Understanding these key tax challenges can help you avoid costly mistakes while making informed decisions about your property investments.
Whether you own one buy-to-let property or manage a larger portfolio, professional accounting advice can help you stay compliant and identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency.
First-Time Landlords
Buying your first rental property can be exciting, but it also introduces new tax and reporting responsibilities. We help first-time landlords understand their obligations, organise their finances and build good accounting habits from the beginning.
Buy-to-Let Investors
Whether you own one buy-to-let property or several, we provide ongoing accounting and tax support designed to help you manage rental income efficiently while remaining compliant with HMRC requirements.
Portfolio Landlords
As your property portfolio grows, your accounting becomes more complex. We support portfolio landlords with tax planning, bookkeeping, financial reporting and long-term strategies that help simplify portfolio management.
Limited Company Property Owners
Many landlords choose to purchase property through a limited company. We provide specialist accounting, statutory accounts, Corporation Tax support and ongoing compliance for property investment companies and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).
Overseas Landlords
If you own UK property while living abroad, your UK tax obligations may differ from those of UK residents. We help overseas landlords understand their reporting requirements and remain compliant with HMRC.
Limited Company Property Accounting
Whether you already own property through a limited company or are considering incorporating your portfolio, we provide accounting and tax support tailored to property businesses, helping you understand your ongoing compliance responsibilities.
Free Consultation
Call us on 0333 023 1300 to get a free consultation and receive a proposal and fee quote.
Meet Online
Can’t visit our office? lets arrange a video consultation with an expert accountant at Accounting People Ltd.
Our Fantastic Clients
What people are saying about us
Kind regards
Katherine
My account manager, Asim, has been exceptionally helpful — he explains everything clearly, responds quickly, and makes the whole process smooth and stress-free. I genuinely feel valued as a client.
I strongly recommend Accounting People, and especially Asim. Keep up the great work!
The team are always on hand whenever I need advice, quick to respond, and genuinely supportive. Nothing ever feels like too much trouble, and it’s clear they take pride in looking after their clients properly.
As someone juggling multiple businesses, having accountants I can fully trust has made a huge difference. I highly recommend Accounting People Ltd to anyone looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and friendly firm to handle their accounts.
Ian Luke and his team run an extremely professional outfit. When I first transitioned to a limited company, they guided me through the entire setup process and explained everything clearly, making what could have been a complicated journey feel straightforward and well-supported.
I have been assigned a dedicated Account Manager, Umair Iqbal, who has been nothing short of outstanding. He’s always available when I call, and if he’s tied up, he gets back to me the same day without fail. He explains everything patiently and clearly, is proactive in keeping me compliant, and genuinely takes the stress out of my company’s tax obligations. I’ve even entrusted them with my personal tax returns, and the service there has been just as seamless.
Accounting People handle all my VAT returns, corporation tax, and the full range of services you’d expect for managing a company’s tax liability — professionally, efficiently, and with real attention to detail.
After six years with them, I can confidently say they’re a firm you can trust. Highly recommended to any contractor or small business owner looking for dependable, responsive, top-quality accounting support.
HN Pack & Storage ltd
London.
The team is always responsive, professional, and supportive. Ian is always quick to answer my emails with any queries that I have and explain things clearly.
The team at Accounting People Ltd make the tax return process straightforward, saving me both time and effort each year. Their advice has been really helpful in ensuring everything is organised efficiently and tax obligations are handled correctly.
Accounting People Ltd genuinely care about their clients and deliver a smooth, efficient service.
Hi Sohaib & Ian,
My relationship and the service delivery from Accounting People can best be described as highly professional, supportive on all matters relating to my business, timely and courteous - always - and prepared to ‘go the extra mile’.
At a personal level it is a pleasure to be supported by your company representatives.
Many thanks for ongoing support. Best wishes,
Gerald Maguire,
Moderator Consulting Ltd.
Communication is always prompt and friendly, and I truly feel confident knowing my finances are in safe hands. I would highly recommend Aalyan Muhammad and Rashid Iqbal to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy accountant.
The team at AP are always friendly, helpful and reply quickly, nothing is ever too much and honestly couldn't recommend enough.
Look forward to continued business.
Accounting People Ltd has been our supporting accounting company for well over 15 years. They have been very professional in their service delivery, built an excellent relationship with us, submitted our annual accounts returns and statements on time, always at a competitive cost with no hidden additions. And they answered all relevant queries relating to our business and charitable activities all those years without any fines and misunderstandings.
I recommend them to any individuals and companies, and be rest assured that all your accounting burdens will be dealt professionally.
The end of year tax call is no stress at all for me because I know the team look after everything for me.
They then submit their finished accounts onto an easy to use online portal for me to check over and sign and, done!
I would highly recommend them as a small business owner.
What I appreciate most is their clear and responsive communication. Whether it's explaining complex matters in simple terms or keeping me updated on key deadlines and changes, they are always professional, approachable, and reliable.
I highly recommend Accounting People to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and communicative accounting firm that truly adds value.
What I really value is the personal touch — they don’t just “do the numbers,” they take time to understand my goals and go the extra mile. As I start a new venture, a quick chat turned into the partner offering their full support, even stepping in to handle due diligence without hesitation.
It’s rare to find accountants who combine expertise with such genuine care. I honestly couldn’t ask for more
Their advice has helped me save time, reduce tax burdens, and stay financially organised—something that’s been invaluable in my busy professional life. One moment that really stood out was when they guided me through a complex financial situation with clarity and confidence, resulting in a great decision for my particular circumstance.
From day one, their team has been incredibly responsive, supportive, and easy to work with. They take the stress out of accounting and make everything run smoothly and efficiently. Thanks to their ongoing support and strategic insights, I’ve seen real growth and stability in my personal tax liabilities and business. I always feel like I have a trusted partner in my corner.
If you're looking for an accounting team that’s not only professional but also genuinely cares about your success, I highly recommend Accounting People. They’ve made a real difference for me.
Their team is always responsive, professional, and proactive — whether it’s helping with documentation, answering tax queries, or reminding me of upcoming deadlines. The entire process is efficient and well-organized, which has made managing our finances much easier.
They’ve not only saved us time and stress, but also helped reduce our tax burden through smart, tailored advice. A great example was their guidance on handling rental income more effectively, which resulted in meaningful tax savings.
Thanks to their expertise, I’ve been able to stay focused on my work while feeling confident that our finances are in good hands. I would highly recommend Accounting People to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and trustworthy accounting partner.
From day one, they’ve provided exceptional support in managing my UK taxes with ease, while also helping me seamlessly reconcile my Spanish and English tax obligations. They’ve also made obtaining my UK certificates of tax residency a total breeze — something that used to feel overwhelming!
The team has been incredibly responsive, efficient, and knowledgeable. Their approach to accounting is not just easy — it’s stress-free. I always feel like I’m in safe hands.
My account manager, Sohaib, has been outstanding. He is professional, attentive, and always quick to provide clear and practical advice.
One of the biggest differences I’ve noticed is how Accounting People’s guidance has made financial decisions smoother and given me peace of mind, knowing that my accounts are in capable hands.
I would strongly recommend Accounting People to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable accounting partner.
What really stands out is how proactive they are, they take the time to offer genuinely helpful advice tailored to my situation.
The team are experts and always responsive and supportive. Any time I’ve had a question (and there have been a few!), they’ve come back quickly with clear, helpful answers. That level of service and attention has made a huge difference, and I have far more confidence in how my finances are managed.
If you're looking for someone to take the stress out of self-assessment and give you solid, proactive advice along the way, I’d wholeheartedly recommend them.
frequently asked questions
Whether you own one rental property or manage a larger portfolio, a specialist landlord accountant can help you understand your tax obligations, prepare accurate tax returns and keep your records organised. Professional advice may also help you identify legitimate tax planning opportunities, avoid costly mistakes and stay compliant with HMRC requirements.
We provide a complete range of accounting and tax services for landlords, including rental income accounting, Self Assessment tax returns, bookkeeping, property tax planning, limited company accounting, Capital Gains Tax guidance, cloud accounting support and ongoing financial advice. Our services are tailored to both individual landlords and property investment businesses.
Yes. Many first-time landlords are unsure about their tax responsibilities, record keeping requirements and reporting obligations. We help new landlords understand what information they need to keep, how rental income is taxed and how to meet their HMRC obligations from the outset.
Yes. We work with landlords who own multiple residential and commercial properties, helping them manage bookkeeping, tax planning, financial reporting and compliance. As portfolios grow, accounting often becomes more complex, so having ongoing professional support can help simplify the process.
The right ownership structure depends on your individual circumstances, including your long-term investment goals, mortgage arrangements, expected rental profits and future plans. We can review your situation and explain the advantages and responsibilities associated with different ownership structures so you can make an informed decision.
Depending on your circumstances and current UK tax rules, landlords may be able to claim certain allowable expenses such as letting agent fees, insurance, repairs and maintenance, professional fees and other qualifying property-related costs. We help ensure expenses are recorded accurately and claimed correctly in line with HMRC guidance.
Yes. We prepare and submit accurate Self Assessment tax returns for landlords, ensuring rental income is reported correctly while helping identify eligible tax reliefs and allowable expenses. We also provide advice throughout the year rather than only at tax return time.
Yes. Selling a rental property may have Capital Gains Tax implications. We can help you understand your reporting obligations, estimate potential liabilities and discuss available planning opportunities before a sale takes place, where appropriate.
Yes. We support landlords who own property through limited companies and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). Our services include statutory accounts, Corporation Tax compliance, bookkeeping and ongoing accounting support tailored to property investment companies.
Yes. As Making Tax Digital continues to expand, many landlords will need to keep digital records and use compatible software to meet HMRC requirements. We can help you prepare for these changes and implement suitable accounting systems for your property business.
We work with modern cloud accounting solutions that help landlords manage rental income, expenses and financial records efficiently. We can recommend software based on your portfolio size, reporting requirements and preferred way of working.
No. Although our office is based in Stanmore, London, we support landlords and property owners across the UK using secure cloud accounting systems, video meetings and digital document sharing.
Your initial consultation is an opportunity to discuss your property portfolio, current accounting arrangements and any tax or compliance concerns. We’ll explain how we can support you and answer any questions you have about our services, with no obligation to proceed.
Yes. Switching accountants is usually a straightforward process. With your permission, we’ll communicate with your previous accountant, request the necessary information and help ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to your property accounting.
We combine specialist landlord accounting knowledge with proactive advice, cloud accounting technology and responsive support. Whether you’re a first-time landlord or managing a growing property portfolio, our goal is to help you stay compliant, make informed financial decisions and manage your property finances with confidence.