What is RentalBux? Your Complete MTD Solution Made Simple
Understanding RentalBux in Plain English
If you're a UK landlord or sole trader facing Making Tax Digital (MTD) requirements, RentalBux is your all-in-one solution that combines property management, accounting, and HMRC tax compliance in a single, easy-to-use platform.
Think of RentalBux as your digital assistant that handles everything from tracking rental income and expenses to submitting your quarterly MTD updates—all without needing an accounting degree.
Why RentalBux Was Built for People Like You
As a landlord or sole trader, you're probably:
- Worried about MTD deadlines starting April 2026 (if your income exceeds £50,000)
- Overwhelmed by quarterly tax reporting requirements
- Juggling multiple properties or income sources
- Spending too much time on paperwork instead of growing your business
- Concerned about HMRC penalties for non-compliance
RentalBux solves all these problems by bringing everything together in one intuitive dashboard.
What Makes RentalBux Different?
- Fully HMRC-Recognised for MTD
Complete approval for UK property, foreign property, and self-employment income—many competitors only cover some of these. - Built by Accountants, Designed for Non-Accountants
No confusing jargon. Clear dashboards and step-by-step workflows anyone can follow. - Property Management + Accounting in One Place
Track tenants, collect rent, manage mortgages, log repairs, AND handle your taxes all from one platform. - Free for Single Property Owners & Sole Traders
If you have one property or one business, you get full access for free until March 2028. No credit card required. - Submit Quarterly MTD Updates in Minutes
Not hours. The software does the heavy lifting—you just review and submit.
Key Features That Save You Time
For Landlords:
- Track income and expenses for each property separately
- Handle joint ownership with profit-sharing calculations
- Manage UK and foreign properties in one system
- Automatic rent reminders and payment tracking
- Mortgage interest and repairs logging
For Sole Traders:
- Record business income and allowable expenses
- Track invoices and payments
- Pre-built chart of accounts for your trade (plumbers, consultants, freelancers, etc.)
- Bank feed integration for automatic categorisation
For Everyone:
- Quarterly MTD updates submitted directly to HMRC
- Year-end final declaration support
- Digital record-keeping that meets HMRC requirements
- Mobile access—manage everything on the go
- Accountant collaboration with read-only or full access
Who Needs RentalBux?
You need RentalBux if you are:
- A UK landlord with gross rental income over £50,000 (MTD starts April 2026)
- A UK landlord with income £30,000-£50,000 (MTD starts April 2027)
- A sole trader, freelancer, or contractor with self-employment income over £50,000
- Managing commercial or residential properties
- Handling joint-ownership properties with profit-sharing
- Earning from UK and foreign rental properties
- Combining rental income with self-employment work



