Because a property portfolio performs best when the numbers stay accurate, current and compliant.
Landlord finances look simple on the surface — rent in, costs out — but the detail is where profitability is won or lost. Mortgage interest relief rules, allowable expenses, partial business/private use, and property disposals all affect your outcome.
Whether you’re a single buy-to-let landlord or managing a growing portfolio, your accounting needs to be reliable, well-evidenced and consistent — not a year-end scramble.
We create a calmer control system: disciplined records, clear reporting, and proactive planning that keeps you ready for HMRC and confident in your next move.
Yes. We support landlords across residential, commercial and mixed-use. We tailor your reporting so each property type is handled correctly and stays clear.
We’ll keep your records organised and your returns accurate, helping you claim what’s allowable and keep your position consistent with HMRC expectations.
Yes. We can support CGT calculations and planning, so you understand the likely liability and can prepare properly before the disposal.
We can help you approach SDLT considerations early, especially where purchases, structures or property types create complexity.
It depends on your portfolio, income and plans. We’ll talk you through pros/cons and the practical impact so you can decide with clarity.
Book a free, no-obligation conversation. We’ll understand your property position, tighten the financial structure, and set out a clear plan — delivered with a calm, premium Rothstone experience.
A structured, landlord-specific service that protects returns, supports decisions and keeps compliance predictable.
Accurate returns and landlord-focused planning — keeping your position controlled and your opportunities considered.
Consistent income and expenditure tracking, reconciliations and clean rental accounts you can rely on.
Clear reporting on profitability and timing — helping you plan repairs, voids, refurbishments and finance costs.
Practical support around property sales — so you understand liabilities early and avoid surprises.
Support with SDLT planning where complexity exists — particularly with portfolio activity and structure decisions.
Disciplined VAT handling where it applies — keeping records clean and submissions accurate.
A clear, balanced assessment of whether incorporation makes sense for your portfolio, goals and tax position.
Clear, consolidated visibility across properties — supporting decisions, finance discussions and long-term planning.
Need broader support beyond landlord accounting? Explore our full service lines — delivered with the same Rothstone standard.
Book a free consultation or request a callback and we’ll guide you to the right service.
A composed finance function that supports decisions during the year — not just at filing time.
Landlords get better outcomes when decisions are made early — before costs drift, before records go missing, and before avoidable tax surprises appear. That requires reliable information, kept consistently.
We keep your financial position tidy and decision-ready: disciplined bookkeeping, dependable reporting and calm oversight that supports tax planning, property disposals and ongoing compliance.
The result is landlord accounting that protects returns and keeps your next move grounded in clear numbers.
| Traditional Accounting Firms | Rothstone Accountants | |
|---|---|---|
| Landlord Tax Focus | Generic approach with limited property nuance | ✓Landlord-first support across income, costs and tax rules |
| Records & Evidence | Year-end tidy-up and missing paperwork | ✓Disciplined bookkeeping and consistent reconciliations |
| CGT & Disposals | Reactive support after decisions are made | ✓Earlier planning and clearer understanding of liabilities |
| VAT & Complexity | Tick-box submissions with minimal review | ✓Careful handling where VAT applies, with clean reporting |
| Portfolio Visibility | Limited insight beyond a basic P&L | ✓Clear, consolidated reporting across properties |
| Overall Experience | Transactional and admin-heavy | ✓Relationship-led, calm and controlled delivery |
If you want landlord accounting that stays organised year-round, we’ll keep it simple and structured.
Book a free consultation or request a callback — we’ll map the best next step.
