Being a landlord comes with a tax bill that has grown steadily more complex over the last decade - mortgage interest relief has been cut back, allowances have shrunk, and from 2027 rental income will be taxed at its own higher rates. This guide pulls the whole picture together in plain English: what you're taxed on, what you can claim, what changes are coming, and where the common traps are. It's the hub of our landlord series of simple explainers, so think of it as your star

Owning a rental property with someone else - a spouse, a sibling, a business partner or a friend - changes how the income is taxed, and the rules aren't always what people expect. The most common assumption we hear is that a couple can simply put all the rental income in the name of whoever pays less tax. Unfortunately, HMRC doesn't work that way. This guide explains how jointly owned rental income is actually taxed, the special rule that applies to married couples and civil

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is one of those areas of tax that often catches people by surprise. Whether you’re selling property, shares, or other valuable assets, it’s important to understand how CGT works, when it applies, and what you need to do to stay compliant with HMRC. This guide follows on from our recent posts on Making Tax Digital for ITSA and Payments on Account, continuing our series of simple explainers designed to help you navigate the UK tax system with confidence