HMRC is encouraging self-employed individuals and landlords to take part in testing a new digital tax record system. From April 2026, those with a combined income from self-employment and property exceeding £50,000 will be required to use compatible software to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC. This threshold will reduce to £30,000 from April 2027. Landlords to become familiar with Making Tax Digital The testing process has now begun and offers an

Hi, I have a flat with 2 bedrooms but the lounge is huge.  Lounge is irregular shaped 16.38 sqm, Bed 1 is 16.01 sqm, Bed 2 10.34 sqm I would say this is a 2 bed flat obviously but for LHA and room benefit calculation purposes would it be classed as /could it be claimed as a three bed flat because a habitable room (the lounge) can be legally used as a room for sleeping? Have been approached by a family. Parents into biggest bedroom and child under 5 can share with them. Bed 2 i

A leading property firm is urging the industry to adopt stricter accreditation for Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) assessors after repeated encounters with inaccurate EPC ratings that significantly differed upon reassessment. The call from Re:volve Real Estate points to a major issue that needs addressing - the use of unqualified assessors finalising ratings based on assumptions instead of verified data. The firm says it regularly deals with qualified EPC professionals who