Category: Property & Real Estate Taxation
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The Bill Isn’t in My Name — Can I Still Claim It Against Rental Income?
Can you claim a rental-property expense if the invoice is in your spouse’s name or only shows the property address? Here’s what UK landlords need to know.
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We Own a Rental Property Together — Who Pays Tax on the Rental Income?
If you own a rental property with somebody else, who declares the rent? We explain joint ownership, the 50:50 rule and when Form 17 may be relevant.
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Do Landlords Have to Declare Rent Paid in Cash?
If your tenant pays rent in cash, does it still need to be declared? We explain how cash rent should be recorded and what to consider if previous years were not reported.
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Can Landlords Claim Insurance and Service Charges Against Rental Income?
Can landlords claim insurance, service charges and ground rent against rental income? We explain which costs can be allowable and why what you’re actually paying for matters.
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Can Landlords Claim Accountancy and Legal Fees Against Rental Income?
Landlords can claim some accountancy and legal fees against rental income, but not every professional fee is tax deductible. We explain why what you paid the professional to do matters.
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Can Landlords Claim Mileage and Travel Expenses?
Can landlords claim mileage for trips to a rental property? What about petrol receipts as well? We explain when landlord travel expenses can qualify, how mileage works and why the purpose of the journey matters.
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My Rent Only Covered the Mortgage — Did I Still Need to Tell HMRC?
If your rental income simply covered the mortgage, you might assume there was no profit and nothing to report. But mortgage payments and taxable rental profit are not calculated in the same way.
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Repairs vs Improvements: What’s the Difference for Landlord Tax?
Is work on your rental property a repair or an improvement? We look at kitchens, replacements, modern materials and why the cost or wording on an invoice doesn’t necessarily determine the tax treatment.
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Landlord Expenses: Just Because You Paid for It Doesn’t Mean It’s Tax Deductible
Not every payment connected with a rental property is automatically tax deductible. We look at repairs, improvements, mortgage costs, mixed expenses and why understanding what you actually paid for matters.