MTD for Landlords:
What You Need to Know Before April 2026
The clock is ticking—Making Tax Digital (MTD) is officially arriving for landlords in just over a year.
From 6 April 2026, the way you manage rental income is changing forever. HMRC’s wider initiative to modernise the UK tax system means that the traditional annual Self Assessment is being phased out for a more frequent, digital-first approach.
What’s Changing and When
Landlords with annual property and/or self-employment income over £50,000 must transition to MTD rules.
The rollout expands to those earning more than £30,000 in qualifying income.
MTD applies to individuals with qualifying income over £20,000 (based on their 2026–27 tax year income).
“Paper records spreadsheets will soon be history. Income and expenses must be recorded and submitted digitally via HMRC-compatible software throughout the year.”
Official guidance: For the latest information on Making Tax Digital for Income Tax, visit the UK Government website:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax
Disclaimer: MTD rules, thresholds, and timelines are subject to change by HMRC. This post reflects information available at the time of writing.
How to Get Ready
Separate Finances
Open a separate business bank account. Keeping rental income distinct ensures clean data for your tax software.
Digital-First Agents
Work with an MTD-ready agent. This ensures your lettings data flows directly into your digital records without manual entry.
Year-Round Organisation
Scan and save digital copies of every invoice and receipt. Consistency today makes compliance tomorrow effortless.
How Victoria Repton Lettings Can Help
At Victoria Repton Lettings, we’ve already partnered with our platform providers to ensure our landlords are MTD-ready. We focus on the integrity and accessibility of your financial data so you can focus on what matters to you, not the paperwork.
The Victoria Repton Hub
Coming soon: Our new Hub will give you 24/7 access to your Tax Year Summary. Whether you’re updating your accountant or checking rental payments, you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips.
Get MTD Ready with UsThe digital future of property tax is coming fast. Let’s make sure you’re ready to meet it with confidence.