When must rental income be reported?

The reporting route depends on the amount of rental income, allowable expenses and your wider circumstances. We can check the current HMRC requirements and whether a Self Assessment return is needed.

Can I claim mortgage interest and repairs?

Repairs and day-to-day costs can be treated differently from improvements and capital expenditure. Individual residential landlords also have specific rules for property finance costs, so each item must be reviewed.

Do you support jointly owned and portfolio properties?

Yes. We support single properties, portfolios and jointly owned properties, including reviewing the ownership shares and records relevant to each return.

Can you help when a rental property is sold?

Yes. We can review the ownership and use of the property, calculate the gain and help with the applicable Capital Gains Tax reporting. Reliefs and deadlines depend on the facts.

Landlords • Mid Sussex

Tax Returns for Landlords in Haywards Heath

Whether you let one property or manage a portfolio, Digivolve can organise your rental records, prepare property accounts and complete the relevant parts of your Self Assessment return.

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Rental accounts: single properties and portfolios
Joint ownership: shares reported correctly
Property sales: Capital Gains Tax reporting
MTD ready: quarterly updates for landlords

What our landlord service can include

Rental accounts

Rental accounts for single properties and portfolios, with a review of rent, day-to-day costs, repairs and capital improvements.

Jointly owned property

Reporting support for jointly owned properties and ownership shares, plus non-resident landlord reporting.

Finance costs and losses

Correct treatment of residential property finance costs and a review of carried-forward property losses where applicable.

Disposals and MTD

Property-disposal and Capital Gains Tax reporting, and Making Tax Digital for Income Tax preparation and ongoing support.

We agree the work required after reviewing the properties, records and reporting position. Where the scope can be assessed, we agree a fixed fee before starting.

Rental profit, sales and Making Tax Digital

Rental profit and allowable costs

Tax is generally charged on rental profit after allowable expenses. Repairs and running costs may be treated differently from improvements, and individual residential landlords have specific rules for finance costs, so mortgage interest is not simply an ordinary expense.

Selling a property

Selling or disposing of a property can create a Capital Gains Tax reporting requirement. Reliefs depend on ownership history and use and are not automatic. We explain the calculation, reporting steps and deadlines.

Making Tax Digital

MTD for Income Tax can apply where combined gross property and self-employment income exceeds the relevant threshold. We check the threshold and any exemption before recommending software or quarterly support. See MTD for Income Tax.

Reporting thresholds

The reporting route depends on gross rent, allowable costs and your wider position. We check the current HMRC guidance before advising what must be reported.

How the process works

Property review: we discuss ownership, property use, income sources and any disposals.
Information gathering: we request rent statements, costs, finance information and prior-year figures.
Accounts and tax work: we prepare the rental figures and raise questions about unusual or capital items.
Review and approval: we explain the return or disposal calculation before submission.
Ongoing support: where relevant, we explain payments, record keeping and MTD requirements.

See our broader Tax Return Accountants in Haywards Heath service.

Frequently asked questions

When must rental income be reported?: The reporting route depends on the amount of rental income, allowable expenses and your wider circumstances. We can check the current HMRC requirements and whether a Self Assessment return is needed.
Can I claim mortgage interest and repairs?: Repairs and day-to-day costs can be treated differently from improvements and capital expenditure. Individual residential landlords also have specific rules for property finance costs, so each item must be reviewed.
Do you support jointly owned and portfolio properties?: Yes. We support single properties, portfolios and jointly owned properties, including reviewing the ownership shares and records relevant to each return.
Can you help when a rental property is sold?: Yes. We can review the ownership and use of the property, calculate the gain and help with the applicable Capital Gains Tax reporting. Reliefs and deadlines depend on the facts.
Does Making Tax Digital for Income Tax apply to landlords?: It can apply where a landlord's combined qualifying property and self-employment income exceeds the relevant threshold. We can check the current rules and support affected clients.

Official guidance

Talk to Digivolve about your properties

Tell us about your properties, ownership and current records so we can explain the appropriate scope.

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This page provides general information and is not personal tax advice. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and rules can change. Technical content last reviewed: 15 July 2026.