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For MTD for Income Tax, Xero Simple at £7 plus VAT a month is the cheapest full-platform option that handles property income, self-employment income, and quarterly filings from one organisation.

Hammock simplifies property accounting and Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance with automation, real-time Open Banking feeds, and a clean mobile-first experience for landlords who want their finances handled effortlessly. Landlord Vision takes a broader approach, helping you run rentals like a structured business with tools for tenancy management, document signing, and compliance alongside accounting.

Hammock vs Landlord Studio isn’t a like-for-like comparison, it’s accounting-first vs all-in-one property management. Hammock excels in automated bookkeeping, real-time analytics, and MTD compliance. Landlord Studio wins for landlords who want tenant management, listings, and accounting in one place.

Landlord Vision is built for landlords managing 10+ units, focusing on structured portfolio management with tenancy agreements, e-signing, and compliance tracking. Landlord Studio is designed for hands-on landlords with 1–9 units, offering mobile-first bookkeeping and easy expense logging. Both platforms are recognised by HMRC for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

Selling a tenanted property in England now requires using Ground 1A under the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. Landlords must wait 12 months from tenancy start and give at least 4 months’ notice. Strict re-letting restrictions and court processes mean most sales with vacant possession take 18+ months.

The MTD soft landing for 2026 to 2027 only pauses penalty points for late quarterly updates. It does not remove the legal duty to file, protect late Final Declarations, or stop late payment penalties and interest from applying. Taxpayers should use this first year to build proper digital record keeping and reporting habits.