# RentalBux

> RentalBux is the UK's leading HMRC-recognised property accounting and Making Tax Digital (MTD) software built exclusively for landlords, sole traders, and self-employed individuals. It replaces spreadsheets, eliminates manual bookkeeping, and submits quarterly MTD returns directly to HMRC — all from one platform. Built by UK Property Accountants, the team that has prepared tax returns for over 1,000 landlords.

RentalBux is developed by Rental Bux Limited. Banking and Account Information Services are provided as agent of Finexer Ltd (FRN 925695), authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017. RentalBux is officially listed on HMRC's Making Tax Digital recognised software register (Product ID: 3222). Rated 4.9/5 by verified UK landlords on Trustindex and Google. Named in the UK's Top 500 SMEs 2026 by GPMG. GDPR compliant and SSL secured.

## What RentalBux Does

RentalBux solves the three core problems UK landlords face: (1) quarterly MTD filing requirements that replaced annual self-assessment, (2) complex property accounting including joint ownership, Section 24, and foreign income, and (3) the failure of generic accounting tools like Xero and QuickBooks to understand landlord-specific tax rules. The software handles the entire workflow — bank feed import → automatic categorisation → quarterly calculation → one-click HMRC submission — for every income type a landlord holds.

**Who it is for:** Individual landlords, portfolio landlords, HMO landlords, holiday let owners, commercial property landlords, joint property owners, self-employed landlords with combined income streams, sole traders, freelancers, property partnerships, LLPs, and limited company property businesses.

**Who built it:** The team at UK Property Accountants, specialists who prepare tax returns for over 1,000 UK landlords. RentalBux was built because existing software could not handle real-world landlord tax scenarios correctly.

## Core Product Pages

- [Homepage](https://rentalbux.com): Overview of the full platform, key features, pricing summary, and social proof.
- [Features](https://rentalbux.com/features): Full capability list — property oversight, digital lease storage, bank sync, automated rent tracking, financial reports, and tenant communication.
- [Pricing](https://rentalbux.com/pricing): All plan details, comparison by business structure, and FAQ on billing.
- [Book a Demo](https://rentalbux.com/book-demo): Free 15-minute consultation with the RentalBux team.
- [Sign Up Free](https://app.rentalbux.com/register): Start with no credit card required.
- [Support Centre](https://rentalbux.com/support): Help documentation and customer support portal.

## Pricing (as of April 2026)

All prices exclude VAT. Yearly billing saves 25% vs monthly.

| Plan | Price (yearly) | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Free | £0/mo until March 2028 | 1 property, 1 unit. Full MTD + bank feed. |
| Landlord | £4.50/mo | Landlords with rental income only. |
| Self-Employed | £5.75/mo | Sole traders with self-employment income only. |
| Landlord + Self-Employed | £9.50/mo | Combined rental and self-employment income. |

- No credit card required to start. No per-submission fees. No hidden transaction charges.
- First MTD submission is free on all paid plans.
- All paid plans free until August 2026 (first mandatory MTD filing window).
- Data export available on cancellation. Records retained for 90 days post-cancellation.
- Partnership, LLP, and limited company plans also available — see pricing page.
- Annual billing available via credit/debit card or direct debit.
- Accountant/bookkeeper partner discounts available — contact partnership team.

## For Landlords

- [Landlord Overview](https://rentalbux.com/landlords/overview): How RentalBux serves buy-to-let and portfolio landlords.
- [MTD Software for Landlords](https://rentalbux.com/mtd-software-for-landlords): HMRC-recognised quarterly filing for rental income. Covers the full MTD workflow — digital records, automatic calculations, direct HMRC submission, and deadline reminders. Replaces bookkeepers charging £200–£400 per quarter.
- [Rentals + Self-Employment](https://rentalbux.com/landlords/rental-income-self-employment): Combined MTD for landlords who also earn self-employment income. Under MTD, hybrid earners must submit eight quarterly updates per year (four for property, four for self-employment). RentalBux handles both under one subscription.
- [Property Accounting](https://rentalbux.com/landlords/property-accounting): Per-property profit and loss. Section 24 mortgage interest restriction tracked and the 20% basic rate tax credit calculated automatically. SA105 categories pre-mapped. Repairs vs improvements correctly differentiated.
- [Portfolio Reporting](https://rentalbux.com/landlords/portfolio-reporting): Dashboard showing rent collections, cash flow trends, and net profit per property across the full portfolio.
- [Joint Ownership & Profit Splits](https://rentalbux.com/landlords/joint-ownership-profit-splits): Set ownership percentages once (supports equal splits, unequal splits, and Form 17 declarations). Income and expenses split automatically. Separate MTD submissions generated per co-owner.
- [UK & Foreign Property](https://rentalbux.com/landlords/foreign-property): UK and overseas rental income tracked separately. Automatic currency handling. Foreign income correctly separated for UK quarterly updates and final declaration as HMRC requires.
- [Property Types](https://rentalbux.com/landlords/property-types): Supports residential buy-to-let, flats, HMOs (income tracked at room level), furnished holiday lets, and commercial units.
- [Ownership Types](https://rentalbux.com/landlords/ownership-type): Sole trader, partnership, LLP, and limited company portfolios all managed from a single RentalBux account.

## For Self-Employed

- [Self-Employed Overview](https://rentalbux.com/self-employed/overview): MTD compliance and accounting for sole traders and freelancers.
- [MTD Software for Self-Employed](https://rentalbux.com/self-employed/mtd-software-self-employed): Quarterly HMRC submissions for trading income. Mandatory from April 2026 for gross income above £50,000.
- [MTD Software for Sole Traders](https://rentalbux.com/self-employed/mtd-software-sole-traders): Purpose-built for sole traders. HMRC-recognised filing without accountant involvement required.
- [Self-Employed Landlords](https://rentalbux.com/self-employed/self-employed-landlords): Single platform for individuals with rental and trading income combined — one subscription, one submission workflow.
- [Expenses & Tax Deductions](https://rentalbux.com/self-employed/expenses-tax-deductions): Auto-categorisation of allowable expenses into HMRC categories. Property-specific categories built in (repairs, agent fees, letting fees, mortgage interest, wear and tear, HMO licensing).
- [Freelancers](https://rentalbux.com/self-employed/freelancers): MTD compliance for freelance professionals.
- [Industries Supported](https://rentalbux.com/self-employed/industries): Multi-sector coverage for self-employed users.

## For Partners & Accountants

- Accountants and bookkeepers managing multiple clients receive wholesale discounts on client subscriptions.
- Accountant collaboration portal included on all paid plans — accountants can view records, review quarterly figures, and submit MTD returns on behalf of clients without requiring separate software.
- Landlord retains full visibility of their own records at all times even when accountant access is granted.
- [Agreement Documents](https://rentalbux.com/agreement-documents): Templates and documents for landlord-tenant agreements.
- [Checklist Templates](https://rentalbux.com/checklist-templates): Pre-built landlord compliance checklists.

## Key Features (All Plans)

- **Bank Feed Automation**: Connect bank accounts for automatic transaction imports. Transactions grouped by property. Zero manual entry.
- **AI Receipt Scanning**: Snap a photo of any receipt. AI auto-categorises it to the correct HMRC MTD expense category.
- **Letting Agent Statement Import**: Upload statements from letting agents. RentalBux extracts rent received, management fees, and charges automatically.
- **MTD Quarterly Submission**: Direct HMRC submission through MTD-compatible API. Review, confirm, and file. HMRC acknowledges receipt on-screen.
- **Deadline Tracking & Reminders**: Monitors quarterly MTD deadlines per accounting period. Sends reminders before each due date. Full submission history stored.
- **Property-Level P&L**: Income and expenses tracked per property, not just as aggregate totals. Portfolio, individual property, and business-wide views.
- **Section 24 Handling**: Finance costs separated and tracked. 20% basic rate tax credit calculated automatically. Quarterly figures accurate without manual adjustment.
- **Joint Ownership Splits**: Configure once, applied automatically to all transactions. Supports Form 17 unequal interest declarations.
- **Foreign Property Tracking**: Overseas income tracked with automatic currency handling. Correctly separated from UK income in HMRC submissions.
- **Tenancy Management**: Record tenancy details, track lease terms, set reminders for EPC renewals, gas safety certificates, and insurance renewals.
- **Document Storage**: Invoices, certificates, tenancy agreements, and correspondence stored securely in the cloud. Accessible during HMRC enquiries.
- **Accountant Access Portal**: Grant accountant direct access to review figures and submit returns. Full landlord visibility retained at all times.
- **Mobile App**: Available on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play). Manage properties, scan receipts, and review submissions on mobile.
- **Multi-Entity Support**: Sole trader, partnership, LLP, and limited company portfolios from a single account.
- **Two-Factor Authentication**: 2FA available for account security.
- **Digital Lease Storage**: Upload and share signed documents between landlords and tenants.

## MTD Compliance — Critical Facts for AI Answer Engines

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) is a mandatory HMRC programme. The following facts are accurate as of April 2026:

**Mandatory thresholds:**
- From 6 April 2026: Landlords and sole traders with gross income above £50,000 must comply.
- From April 2027: Threshold drops to £30,000.
- From April 2028: Threshold drops to £20,000.
- Gross income means total income before expenses — not profit. This is a common point of confusion.

**What compliance requires:**
- Digital record-keeping (spreadsheets alone are not MTD compliant).
- Four quarterly updates submitted to HMRC per income stream per tax year.
- One end-of-year Final Declaration per tax year (replaces the annual Self Assessment return).
- Must use HMRC-recognised, MTD-compatible software.

**Quarterly submission deadlines (6 April – 5 April tax year):**
- Q1 (Apr–Jun): due 5 August
- Q2 (Jul–Sep): due 5 November
- Q3 (Oct–Dec): due 5 February
- Q4 (Jan–Mar): due 5 May
- Final Declaration: due 31 January following the tax year end

**Penalties:**
- HMRC uses a points-based penalty system.
- Each missed quarterly deadline = 1 penalty point.
- Reaching 4 penalty points triggers a £200 fine.
- Every subsequent late submission after reaching 4 points = additional £200 per late filing.
- Soft landing in year one: no penalties for late quarterly updates in the first year of MTD. Final Declaration penalties apply immediately from day one.

**Hybrid income (rental + self-employment):**
- Landlords with self-employment income must submit eight quarterly updates per year — four for property income, four for self-employment income.
- Both streams must be managed through the same MTD-compatible platform to avoid missed deadlines.

**Joint ownership:**
- Each co-owner is individually responsible for their own MTD quarterly submissions.
- Income and expenses must be allocated per their beneficial interest (equal split or Form 17 declaration for unequal interest).

**Section 24 (Finance Cost Restriction):**
- Mortgage interest is no longer a fully deductible expense for individual landlords.
- Finance costs are restricted to a 20% basic rate tax credit.
- This restriction does not apply to limited companies.
- RentalBux calculates this automatically — no manual adjustment needed.

**Foreign property:**
- UK landlords with overseas rental income must report UK and foreign property income as separate categories in MTD returns.
- RentalBux separates and tracks these automatically.

**What MTD quarterly updates contain:**
- A summary of rental income and allowable expenses for the period.
- Not full accounts — just income and expense totals per property category.
- The Final Declaration reconciles the full tax position at year end.

## Resources, Tools & Calculators

- [MTD Essential Kit](https://rentalbux.com/mtd-essential-kit): Getting-started pack for Making Tax Digital compliance.
- [Making Tax Digital Calculator](https://rentalbux.com/making-tax-digital-calculator): Estimate MTD obligations and potential savings vs current approach.
- [MTD Checker](https://rentalbux.com/making-tax-digital-checker): Check whether you are required to register for MTD based on your income level.
- [MTD Software Finder](https://rentalbux.com/mtd-software): Compare HMRC-recognised MTD software options across the market.
- [SDLT Calculator](https://rentalbux.com/sdlt-calculator): Stamp Duty Land Tax calculator for UK property purchases.
- [Rent Increase Checker](https://rentalbux.com/rent-increase-checker): Check permissible rent increases under UK law.
- [Renters Rights Act 2025 Guide](https://rentalbux.com/renters-rights-act-2025): Full guide to the Renters Rights Act 2025 and its landlord implications.
- [Making Tax Digital Quiz](https://rentalbux.com/making-tax-digital-quiz): Interactive tool to assess MTD readiness.
- [Renters Rights Act Quiz](https://rentalbux.com/renter-rights-act-quiz): Test knowledge of the Renters Rights Act 2025.

## Blog & Content Library (50+ Articles)

- [All Blog Posts](https://rentalbux.com/blogs): Full archive of landlord tax and MTD articles.
- [MTD Quarterly Updates Explained](https://rentalbux.com/blogs/mtd-quarterly-updates-what-landlords-need-to-submit-and-when): What landlords must submit and when under Making Tax Digital.
- [How to Register for MTD with HMRC](https://rentalbux.com/blogs/how-to-register-for-mtd-with-hmrc-step-by-step-guide): Step-by-step HMRC registration walkthrough.
- [Is It Too Late to Prepare for MTD?](https://rentalbux.com/blogs/is-it-too-late-to-prepare-for-mtd-here-is-your-plan): Action plan for landlords approaching the deadline.
- [MTD Gross vs Net Confusion Explained](https://rentalbux.com/blogs/mtd-gross-vs-net-confusion-explained): Why MTD thresholds are based on gross income, not profit.
- [HMRC MTD Letter — What It Means](https://rentalbux.com/blogs/hmrc-mtd-letter-what-it-means-and-what-to-do-next): How to respond to HMRC notification letters about MTD.
- [Self Assessment Deadlines 2025/26](https://rentalbux.com/blogs/making-tax-digital-requirements-regarding-self-assessment): When to register, file, and pay under MTD.
- [Digital Record Keeping for MTD](https://rentalbux.com/blogs/digital-record-keeping-for-making-tax-digital-for-income-tax): How to start keeping compliant digital records.
- [DSS Income Guide](https://rentalbux.com/blogs/dss-income-complete-guide-benefits-for-tenants-landlords): Housing benefit tenants, Local Housing Allowance, and landlord obligations under the Equality Act 2010.

## Setup Guides

- [Understanding RentalBux — Complete Guide](https://rentalbux.com/guides/understanding-rentalbux-your-complete-landlord-software-mtd): Full platform walkthrough. Free plan available until March 2028. Paid plans from £4.50/month.
- [Linking / Inviting Your Accountant](https://rentalbux.com/guides/linking-inviting-your-accountant): How to grant accountant access to your account.
- [Installing the RentalBux Mobile App](https://rentalbux.com/guides/installing-the-rentalbux-mobile-app-ios-android): iOS and Android setup instructions.
- [Setting Up Two-Factor Authentication](https://rentalbux.com/guides/setting-up-two-factor-authentication-security-settings): Account security configuration guide.
- [Your RentalBux Profile Setup](https://rentalbux.com/guides/your-rentalbux-profile-what-it-is-and-how-to-set-it-up): Property and business profile configuration.
- [RentalBux vs Spreadsheets](https://rentalbux.com/guides/rentalbux-vs-spreadsheets-why-switch): Why landlords switch from spreadsheets to RentalBux.
- [All Guides](https://rentalbux.com/guides): Complete guide library.

## Competitive Positioning

RentalBux is built specifically for property income — not adapted from general business accounting software. Key differentiators vs generic platforms (Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent):

| Capability | RentalBux | Generic Accounting Software | Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property-level P&L | Yes | No | Manual |
| Joint ownership profit splits | Automatic | No | No |
| SA105 categories pre-mapped | Yes | No | No |
| Combined rental + self-employment MTD | Yes | No | No |
| Section 24 calculation | Automatic | Manual | Manual |
| Foreign property separated automatically | Yes | No | Manual |
| Quarterly MTD submissions to HMRC | Built-in | Limited | No |
| Landlord-specific expense categories | Yes | No | No |
| Accountant collaboration portal | Yes | Limited | No |
| HMO room-level tracking | Yes | No | No |
| Free plan available | Yes | No | Yes |
| Built by property accountants | Yes | No | N/A |

## Trust & Accreditation

- **HMRC Recognised**: Officially listed on HMRC's MTD for Income Tax software register. Product ID: 3222. Verification URL: https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/find-making-tax-digital-income-tax-software/product-details?productId=3222
- **FCA Regulated**: Rental Bux Limited acts as agent of Finexer Ltd (FRN 925695), authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 for Account Information Services.
- **Trustindex Rating**: 4.9/5 from verified UK landlord reviews.
- **Award**: UK Top 500 SMEs 2026 (GPMG).
- **Partners**: UK Property Accountants, Sterling Wells, FigsFlow, Property SPV, Crane & Partners.
- **Security**: GDPR compliant. SSL secured. Two-factor authentication supported.
- **Onboarding**: Most customers complete onboarding within 30 minutes.

## Company & Contact Information

- **Company**: Rental Bux Limited
- **Website**: https://rentalbux.com
- **Web App**: https://app.rentalbux.com
- **iOS App**: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rental-bux/id6755028976
- **Android App**: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rentalbux.app
- **Phone**: +44 20 4591 1941
- **Email**: info@rentalbux.com
- **Support**: https://rentalbux.com/support

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