Property Accounting Software Built Around
Your Property Type.
Every Type, Properly Handled.
RentalBux supports HMOs, serviced accommodation, rent-to-rent, residential buy-to-let, commercial property and holiday lets. Each property type gets the specific income tracking, expense recording and MTD ITSA reporting it requires, all within a single platform.
Trustindex"I own three HMOs, two serviced accommodation properties and a commercial office unit. Before RentalBux, I was using three different systems—one for HMO room tracking, one for serviced accommodation bookings, and spreadsheets for the commercial property. It was chaos. RentalBux handles all of them properly. Room-level income for HMOs, nightly rates for serviced accommodation, and service charge reconciliation for the office unit. Everything in one place with proper MTD compliance for each property type. Finally, software that works for real portfolios."
Sarah T.
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Different Property Types Need Different Features.
Most Software Only Handles One.
Standard property accounting software is built around a single buy-to-let model. If your portfolio includes HMOs, serviced accommodation, commercial units or holiday lets, you are either recording things incorrectly or piecing together multiple tools. RentalBux gives each property type the specific treatment it requires, within a single MTD ITSA compliant platform.
One Platform. Every Property Type.
Each One Recorded Correctly.
RentalBux applies the correct recording structure to each property type automatically. Room-level income for HMOs, nightly rates for serviced accommodation, service charges for commercial units, seasonal bookings for holiday lets. Your quarterly MTD ITSA updates draw from all of it in one place.
Every Property Type. Every Feature You Need.
From HMO room-level tracking to serviced accommodation nightly rates, every property type gets the management it needs.
HMO Properties
Houses in Multiple Occupation require income and expenses to be recorded at room level. RentalBux structures your HMO records accordingly, managing individual tenancy agreements, tracking per-room income and costs, and recording HMO licence details alongside your financial data.
Key Features:
- Room level income and expense tracking
- Individual tenant agreement management
- Per-room profitability calculations
- HMO licensing and compliance tracking
Serviced Accommodation
Serviced accommodation income is driven by nightly bookings, variable rates and seasonal occupancy rather than a fixed monthly rent. RentalBux records nightly rates and booking periods, monitors occupancy across the year and keeps your income records MTD ITSA compliant.
Key Features:
- Nightly rate and Booking Period Tracking
- Variable and Seasonal Rate Management
- Occupancy Monitoring Across the Year
- Income Recording for Self Assessment and MTD ITSA
Rent to Rent
In a rent-to-rent arrangement, the head lease payment you make to the property owner is an allowable expense against the sublet income you receive. RentalBux records both sides of this correctly, calculating the net profit on each arrangement and maintaining the records your accountant and HMRC will need.
Key Features:
- Head lease payment tracking
- Sublet Income Tracking per Arrangement
- Net Profit Calculation across All rent-to-rent Deals
- Deal performance analytics
Residential Buy to Let
Buy-to-let properties generate rental income under an assured shorthold tenancy, with allowable expenses and finance costs recorded against that income. RentalBux keeps your rental records accurate and MTD ITSA compliant, ready for your Self Assessment filing.
Key Features:
- Rental Income and Tenancy Record Keeping
- Allowable Expense Recording includes Repairs, Agents Fees
- Full MTD compliance
- Straightforward accounting
Commercial Property
Commercial leases typically involve service charges, longer terms and rent review clauses that do not arise in residential lettings. RentalBux records service charge income and expenditure separately from rent, tracks lease terms and renewal dates, and maintains the records your accountant needs.
Key Features:
- Service Charge Income and Expenditure Reconciliation
- Commercial Lease Term and Rent Review Tracking
- Lease Renewal Date Management
- Commerical Rental Income Recording
Holiday Lets
From April 2025, furnished holiday lets are taxed as standard property income rather than under the separate FHL regime. RentalBux tracks seasonal bookings, variable nightly rates and occupancy across peak and off-peak periods, keeping your records MTD ITSA compliant under the current rules.
Key Features:
- Seasonal Booking and Occupancy Tracking
- Variable and Nightly Rate Recording
- Peak and Off-Peak Period Income Analysis
- MTD ITSA compliant Record post-April 2025 Property Income Rules
Purpose Built for Landlords Who Own Multiple Property Types
Most landlords who have built up a portfolio over time end up with a mix of property types, each with different income structures, lease arrangements and recording requirements. RentalBux handles them all within a single MTD ITSA compliant platform.
Diversified Portfolio
Landlords
You own a mix of HMOs, residential buy-to-let and perhaps commercial or holiday let properties. Rather than maintaining separate records for each type, RentalBux brings all of them into one platform, with each property recorded using the structure that applies to its type.
HMO and Serviced Accommodation Operators
You let rooms in an HMO and also operate serviced accommodation units. RentalBux records room-level income and individual tenancy data for your HMO, and nightly rates with occupancy tracking for your serviced accommodation, within the same portfolio.
Rent-to-Rent and Buy-to-Let Investors
You hold some properties on a head lease and sublet them, while also owning buy-to-let properties outright. RentalBux records the head lease cost as an allowable expense against your sublet income, and handles your owned properties separately, keeping both sets of records accurate for MTD ITSA.
Commercial and Residential Landlords
You receive rental income from both commercial units and residential properties. RentalBux records service charges and commercial lease details separately from your residential tenancy income, giving your accountant clean records for both.
Holiday Let and Buy-to-Let Owners
You own holiday lets alongside standard buy-to-let properties. Following the abolition of the FHL regime in April 2025, both are now taxed as property income. RentalBux records each correctly, with seasonal booking tracking for holiday lets and standard tenancy income recording for buy-to-let.
Property Investment Companies
This card should be removed from this page. A limited company holding property is subject to corporation tax, not income tax, and MTD ITSA does not apply to companies. Including it here implies a compliance scope that does not exist for corporate landlords and creates a material accuracy risk. If RentalBux serves limited company landlords, that should be addressed on a separate page scoped specifically to corporate structures and corporation tax obligations.
What Landlords with Multiple Property
Types Ask Us
Common questions about managing different property types in one platform with RentalBux.
Can RentalBux really handle all property types in one platform?
Yes. RentalBux is specifically designed to manage HMOs, serviced accommodation, rent-to-rent, commercial property, holiday lets and residential buy-to-let in one platform. Each property type gets the specific features it needs without requiring separate systems or workarounds.
How does room-level tracking work for HMOs?
When you add an HMO property, you specify how many rooms it has. Record tenants in individual rooms with separate rent amounts, track occupancy room by room and monitor arrears at tenant level. All income and expenses are tracked at property level and room level for complete visibility.
Can I track nightly rates for serviced accommodation?
Yes. Record bookings with check-in and check-out dates, set nightly rates that vary by season or demand and RentalBux calculates total income per booking automatically. Track occupancy rates, average nightly rates and performance across all serviced accommodation properties.
Does RentalBux calculate rent-to-rent profit margins automatically?
Yes. Record head lease payments to property owners and sublet income from your tenants. RentalBux automatically calculates profit margins between what you pay and what you receive, showing exactly how much each rent-to-rent deal makes after head lease costs.
Can I manage commercial service charges?
Yes. Record estimated service charges for each commercial tenant, track actual expenditure and reconcile differences. Handle multiple units within commercial buildings, allocate costs appropriately and provide clear service charge documentation for business tenants.
Does RentalBux track FHL qualification for holiday lets?
Yes. RentalBux monitors whether your holiday lets meet furnished holiday let requirements by tracking availability and occupancy. See clearly whether each property qualifies for FHL tax treatment with evidence ready for your accountant.
Do I need different subscriptions for different property types?
No. One RentalBux subscription covers all property types. Manage HMOs, serviced accommodation, rent-to-rent, commercial property, holiday lets and residential buy-to-let in one platform under one license. No extra charges for different property types or type-specific features.
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