HMRC compliance crackdowns in 2024/25 resulted in landlords paying £107 million in tax owed on undisclosed earnings, averaging over £13,500 each.

Stuart Miller, director of public policy & tech research at Xero, explores what the new tax rules mean for landlords and how they can prepare.

New proposals include enhanced MDR+, portfolio growth relief and condition & upgrade relief.

Three months of Budget rumours have stalled activity in parts of the UK economy. But at the top of the property market, some have accelerated their plans before possible new measures...

Landlords across the UK are watching closely as speculation continues to mount over potential property and tax measures ahead of the Autumn Budget.

A fifth (19%) are adopting a “wait and see” approach on their plans to downsize.

58% of higher-rate landlords would face tax bills exceeding 100% of profits if NI were extended to rental income.

72% of brokers expect landlords to sell at least some of their properties if NI applies to rental income.

Economist Paul Johnson cautions that increasing costs for landlords could lead to fewer landlords and higher rents.

Income between £100,000 and £125,140 faces an effective 60% marginal tax rate.