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Flat entrance fire door with inspection checklist highlighting common FD30 compliance issues after a fire door survey.

Fire door survey, how reliable are they?

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The government claim Making Tax Digital works “well for those who need it”, despite ongoing criticism over the scheme. The controversial scheme came into force in April this year, with landlords earning more than £50,000 required to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC using authorised MTD-compliant software. Landlords earning between £30,000 and £50,000 will join the scheme in April 2027. Can apply for an exemption In a written parliamentary question, Liberal Democrat MP James MacCleary asked: “what assessment has the government made of the potential impact of Making Tax Digital on those over-70?” In response, Labour MP Dan Tomlinson said: “The government has worked with taxpayers, representative bodies and software developers to ensure Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax works well for those who need to use it. “The government has worked with the software industry to ensure a wide range of options are available to suit different needs and budgets, including low-cost and free software, supporting those with the simplest affairs. Many products are designed for users who manage their own tax affairs or those new to digital tools. “Where a taxpayer cannot use MTD for Income Tax, for example due to age or disability, they can apply for exemption from the MTD requirements.” No advantage to Making Tax Digital As previously reported by Property118, despite the government claiming Making Tax Digital will help landlords, an accountant says this is not the case. Simon Misiewicz previously told Property118: “There’s no real benefit beyond maybe streamlining some of the work you already do, does it help with tax returns and submissions? The truth is, I can’t see how. “There’s no advantage for the individual in submitting quarterly returns, because HMRC doesn’t do anything with them until the end of the year. You don’t pay your taxes any earlier, and there is no real cash-flow benefit for the government”. The government admitted in the Making Tax Digital impact assessment that landlords earning £50,000 could incur an average transitional cost of £285 and an average annual additional cost of £115.

It's me again getting in a state about MTD?

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Landlords assess prospective tenants under new Renters’ Rights Act rules on rental discrimination and referencing checks.

Government claim landlords still have a choice over who they rent to

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Knight in crusader armour holding a sword, symbolising landlords battling rising PRS pressures and regulation.

As private landlords disappear, who will replace us?

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Wrecking ball labelled TAX smashing a model house beside an HMRC monthly tax calendar, illustrating proposed monthly tax payments for landlords.

Landlords could face monthly HMRC tax bills

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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Leaflet about a proposed land value tax held in front of homes with a for sale sign, illustrating housing tax reforms.

Could Andy Burnham's proposed land tax force landlords to sell?

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Paper fish representing UK housing legislation consuming smaller regulations, illustrating unintended consequences of tenant law reform.

Survival of the fittest?

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Tenant and landlord discussing a rent increase notice, illustrating private rented commercial property compliance and MEES regulations.

The spite and division in the Renters' Rights Act?

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Rent increase for long-term tenants - new S13 form 4a?

Insurance wording for tenancy agreements?

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Collection box showing 25% of landlord fines outside a council building, illustrating low fine recovery by English councils.

Councils collect just a quarter of landlord fines - NRLA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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Fire risk assessment warning showing detached smoke alarm, fire extinguisher and communal hallway in a converted two-flat property.

Issues with my fire risk assessor?

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Cracked house exterior with a high thermometer during a UK heatwave, highlighting the need for landlords to prepare rental properties.

Heatwave mounts pressure on rental properties as landlords urged to prepare

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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Rising UK rental prices illustrated by a green rent arrow with a pound symbol in front of rental homes

Rents hit record high as property supply falls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

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