AboutLandlord Accounting
Property bookkeeping and training for UK landlords - individuals, partnerships, and SPVs - from one property to hundreds. Applies to England & Wales. Current as at September 2026.
Run by professional landlords with decades of experience of property and accounting for their own businesses.
Who We Are
Property-Focused Bookkeeping
For portfolios of any size, from single properties to hundreds of units.
Support Records Preparation
We prepare support records your accountant uses to prepare SA105/SA800 or company accounts.
Clear Scope
Information and records only - no tax/legal advice or filings.
How We Work With Your Accountant
What We Provide
- Reconciled ledgers with detailed transaction records
- Comprehensive evidence index for all transactions
- Assumptions & Estimates Log with date, rationale, and source
- Year-end handover with organized schedules
- Company trial balance for corporate structures
Our Boundaries
- We flag uncertainties for adviser review
- We do not opine on tax positions
- No tax advice or legal guidance provided
- No direct filing or submission services
First 30 Days (Onboarding Plan)
Discovery & Setup
- Discovery call
- Document list provided
- Secure workspace set-up
Data Integration
- Data intake and mapping
- Bank feeds setup
- Agent/lender connections
Initial Processing
- Initial reconciliations
- Issues list creation
- Assumptions log entries
Go Live
- Pilot close review
- Review call scheduled
- Workflow finalized
Standards & Monthly Controls
Monthly Reconciliations
- Bank reconciliations - complete bank and lender reconciliations each month
- Rent control - rent control listing matched to agent statements
Quality Assurance
- Completion statements - completion-statement tie-out for each purchase/sale
- Working papers - versioned working papers with review notes
Monthly Schedule
Consistent monthly processing with fixed deadlines
Balanced Books
Every account reconciled and balanced monthly
Audit Trail
Complete documentation for every transaction
Security & Data Handling
Secure Transfer
Secure portal or encrypted email with password sent separately for all document transfers.
Limited Access
Access limited to assigned team members. No bank logins harvested or stored.
Secure Retention
Retention ≥ 6 years from the end of the relevant tax year with secure disposal thereafter.
Data Protection Standards
Ownership Types We Support
Individuals
- Single let properties
- HMO bookkeeping
- FHL (Furnished Holiday Lets)
- SA105 support records
Partnerships
- Partner share summaries
- Profit/loss allocations
- Capital account tracking
- SA800 support records
Companies (SPVs)
- Period-end schedules
- Trial balance preparation
- Corporation tax support
- Company accounts support
Glossary & Acronyms (Plain English)
HMRC's move to digital records and submissions for tax compliance.
Special Purpose Vehicle
A limited company specifically set up to hold property investments.
Individual Property Pages
Self-assessment form for individual property income. We prepare support records.
Partnership Return
Tax return for property partnerships. We prepare support records.
Trial Balance
Period-end summary showing all ledger account totals and balances.
Section 24
Mortgage interest relief restriction for individual landlords (not companies). We track finance costs with a full audit trail for your adviser.
House in Multiple Occupation
Property rented to multiple tenants who share facilities like kitchens or bathrooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide tax advice or file returns?
No. We provide information-only records your accountant uses to prepare returns. We maintain clear boundaries and do not offer tax advice, legal guidance, or filing services.
Do you classify finance costs under Section 24?
We log interest payments and fees with complete audit trails, but your tax adviser confirms the appropriate treatment under Section 24 restrictions. We document all assumptions for their review.
Can you work with bridging and development finance?
Yes. We reconcile balances, fees, and interest payments for all types of property finance. All assumptions and treatment decisions are logged for your adviser's review and confirmation.
How do you handle rental deposit schemes?
We track deposits held, returned, and retained, reconciling against scheme statements and tenancy agreements. All movements are documented with supporting evidence for audit purposes.
What if I have mixed-use properties?
We allocate income and expenses between residential and commercial use based on floor area or other reasonable methods. All allocation assumptions are documented in our Estimates Log for your adviser's review.
How to Get Started (Simple Steps)
Share Details
Provide entities, property count, and contact details for agents/lenders
Provide Statements
Supply 12 months' bank, agent, and lender statements plus recent completions
Pilot Review
We run a pilot month and propose steady-state processes
Use Enquiry Form
Complete the detailed enquiry form to begin the process
Get Started With Your Enquiry
Tell us about your property portfolio and requirements