Business type
What records should a landlord organise for each property?
Rental income, property costs, evidence and property-level details should be recorded consistently, with personal and business items clearly distinguished.
Ask Larissa about thisWhat useful support looks like
A clear result, not an open-ended promise.
- ✓Organised rental income and costs
- ✓Property-level record support
- ✓A missing-evidence list
- ✓Self Assessment and MTD preparation support
Before you ask for a quote
Use this practical checklist.
- 01
List every property and ownership share
- 02
Gather agent statements and rent records
- 03
Capture repair and finance evidence
- 04
Check MTD qualifying income
Example
What this can look like in practice.
A landlord with three properties receives agent statements and pays some costs directly. Transactions are organised by property and unresolved evidence is listed before Self Assessment.
This is an illustrative example, not a promise of a particular result or turnaround time.
Compare the process
From uncertainty to a defined bookkeeping routine.
| Area | Before support | With an agreed EBA scope |
|---|---|---|
| Records | Rental transactions and property costs are spread across accounts, agents and receipt folders | Organised rental income and costs |
| Questions | Unclear items stay unresolved until a deadline is close | Questions are grouped, prioritised and resolved to an agreed timetable |
| Next step | No clear owner, cut-off date or completion point | A written scope sets responsibilities, timing and the next action |
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers before you commit.
What can bookkeeping for landlords include?
A typical scope can include Organised rental income and costs, Property-level record support, A missing-evidence list. The final proposal confirms exactly what is included before work starts.
Can you decide whether a property cost is tax deductible?
Bookkeeping can organise the evidence and coding. Complex tax treatment should be confirmed within the agreed tax scope or with an appropriately qualified adviser.
How much will the work cost?
The fee is confirmed after the record condition, transaction volume, software, accounts and deadlines are reviewed. You receive a written fixed scope rather than an unsupported headline price.
Can Larissa work with my accountant?
Yes. With your permission, Larissa can organise records for your accountant and agree a clear handover. Tax advice, filing and bookkeeping responsibilities are separated in writing.
Official information
Check the current HMRC guidance.
Tax rules and deadlines can change. These official sources were checked when this page was reviewed on 30 July 2026.