Trusted Experts in Landlord Accounting to Maximise Profits and Reduce Tax

At Lanop Business & Tax Advisors, we help landlords across the UK keep more of what they earn. Whether you let out a single property or manage several through a limited company, our experienced landlord accountants offer practical support that keeps things simple, compliant, and tax–efficient. We stay ahead of HMRC rules, Section 24 changes, and digital tax reporting so you don’t have to. With our proactive landlord accounting services, you’ll save time, reduce stress, and protect your long-term profits.

How We Help Landlords Succeed Financially

Smart Tax Planning that Increases Profit

Improved Investment Decisions

Tailored Support for Property Investors

What Accounting Services We Offer for UK Landlords

We offer a full range of landlord accounting services tailored to rental property owners across the UK. From tax returns to strategic planning, our expert support helps landlords stay compliant and profitable.

Self-Assessment Tax Returns

Our expert landlord accountants handle your self-assessment tax return with precision, ensuring every income and expense is correctly reported. We keep you compliant, organised, and stress-free at every deadline.

Corporation Tax Returns

For landlords operating through limited companies, we provide full landlord accounting services, ensuring your corporation tax is calculated accurately and submitted on time while identifying legal ways to reduce your tax bill.

Rental Accounts Preparation

We create clear, detailed profit and loss statements for your rental properties. As experienced accountants for rental properties, we help you understand your cash flow, expenses, and true financial performance.

Bookkeeping for Landlords

Stay fully compliant with Making Tax Digital requirements using our cloud-based bookkeeping systems. Our property accountants keep your records accurate and up to date, freeing your time for property growth.

Tax Planning and Advice

We go beyond filing. Our landlord tax accountants deliver personalised strategies to reduce tax, increase profits, and plan smarter for future investments based on your portfolio’s unique financial goals.

Capital Gains Tax Support

Selling a rental property? Our property investment accountants help you navigate CGT rules, claim all available reliefs, and reduce your liabilities with smart planning tailored to your investment goals.

Furnished Holiday Let Tax Services

FHLs come with complex rules. Our specialist accountants for property handle everything from VAT to capital allowances, ensuring you benefit from all tax reliefs available to furnished holiday let owners.

Exit and Inheritance Tax Planning

Looking to secure your future? We provide strategic guidance on exit and estate planning, helping landlords structure their portfolio efficiently with support from experienced accountants for property investors.

Who We Help

Our landlord accounting services are perfect for:

How We Help You Reduce Your Rental Tax Bill

Understanding property taxation in the UK can be overwhelming. With recent changes like Section 24 limiting mortgage interest relief, many landlords are unknowingly paying far more tax than necessary. Our experienced landlord accountants help bring clarity and control to your finances.

We assess your property portfolio, income streams, and ownership model to determine the most tax-efficient strategy. For many clients, moving to a limited company structure significantly reduces liabilities. As trusted accountants for landlords, we manage the full transition, from incorporation to ongoing landlord accounting and HMRC filings.

Challenges Landlords Face

Confused by Section 24 and tax rule changes
Unsure whether to incorporate or stay personal
Paying more tax than necessary
Missing allowable expenses and deductions
Struggling with Self-Assessment or Corporation Tax
Don’t know how to report Airbnb or holiday let income
Feeling overwhelmed by Making Tax Digital (MTD)

Simplifying Your Accounting and HMRC Compliance

Managing rental properties requires focus, and tax compliance should not be a burden. At Lanop, we simplify the entire process while keeping your financial control intact.

Our team of expert landlord accountants prepares, and files Self-Assessment or Corporation Tax returns based on your ownership structure. We also deliver detailed, property-specific rental accounts that include income, expenses, and allowable deductions. These records support HMRC compliance and provide valuable insights for cash flow and performance planning.

How It Works

Free consultation to understand your goals
Income & platform review, UK and global
Accounting setup, cloud-based, fully digital
Ongoing support, tax planning, filings, WhatsApp access
International advisory, for relocation, expansion, and UAE structuring

Strategic Advice That Evolves with Your Growing Property Portfolio

At Lanop, our expert landlord accountants go beyond tax filings. We provide forward-thinking strategies designed to support landlords at every stage of their property journey.

For those expanding their portfolios, we offer guidance on tax-efficient ownership structures, capital allowances, and smart profit extraction. If you’re transitioning into full-time operations, our tailored planning supports sustainable and scalable property growth. Our experienced accountants for landlords also help optimise your income structure and guide long-term planning. This includes reviewing your ownership model, allowable expenses, and timing of key transactions to support efficient outcomes.

Landlords looking to protect and pass on their wealth benefit from our inheritance planning services. As trusted accountants for property investors, we create strategies that reduce liabilities and secure your legacy through smart structuring and compliance. With deep industry knowledge and proven results, our team of property investment accountants ensures your property business grows with confidence and control, not uncertainty.

FAQ

Landlords

Do landlords need an accountant in the UK?

Technically, no. There’s no law saying you must hire an accountant. But in practice, most landlords find it incredibly useful. A good landlord accountant keeps you on the right side of HMRC, handles all the paperwork, and saves you from missing out on deductions you didn’t even know existed. It’s not about ticking boxes, it’s about running things smartly.

What is Section 24 and how does it impact landlords?

Section 24 came in a few years ago and changed how landlords are taxed. Basically, you can no longer fully deduct mortgage interest if you own property in your personal name. This often leads to a higher tax bill. Our landlord tax accountants work with landlords to look at alternatives, sometimes that means restructuring how the property is owned or changing how income is split.

Is it better to own property through a limited company?

That really depends. For some landlords, especially those with higher income or bigger portfolios, using a limited company can reduce tax and increase flexibility. But it’s not the best fit for everyone. Our team of accountants for landlords takes time to look at your full business picture, income, future plans, even retirement, before giving a recommendation. And if it makes sense, we handle the setup and ongoing filings for you.

Can mortgage interest still be claimed on rental properties?

Only partially, and only for private landlords. If you’re holding property personally, you now get a flat 20% credit, not the full deduction like before. But through a company structure, you can still deduct the full mortgage interest. That’s why many of our clients work with our buy to let accountants to explore which setup leaves more in their pocket each year.

How does Making Tax Digital (MTD) affect landlords?

From April 2026, Making Tax Digital will apply to landlords earning more than £50,000 a year. That means keeping digital records and sending quarterly updates to HMRC. It sounds complicated, but our online landlord accountants make it easy. We’ll set up your accounts on MTD-approved software like Xero or FreeAgent, show you how to use it, and manage the filings for you.

Our Identity

Integrity, honesty, and dedication are the core values at Lanop Business & Tax Advisors. Since launching our first Putney office in 2010, we’ve grown into a fully digital, UK‑based accounting and tax advisory firm that blends expert compliance with forward‑looking guidance and business strategy.

Our team of specialized chartered tax advisors and accountants delivers a full spectrum of services including tax planning, bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and virtual finance director support all designed to help you manage your business more efficiently and confidently.

We believe accounting is more than numbers it’s about empowering your journey through modern finance. That means applying strategic insight, breaking down complex financial processes, and acting as your trusted partner not just submitting filings.

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