For UK buy-to-let landlords
How much of your rent will you actually keep?
From April 2027, tax on rental profits rises to 24%, 44% and 49%. With Section 24 already taxing many landlords on profit they never make, the numbers are changing fast. Find out where you stand in two minutes.
Free calculators
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Section 24 tax calculator
See how much tax you pay on your rental income under Section 24, how the April 2027 rises to 24%, 44% and 49% affect you, and a rough company comparison.
CalculatorCost of moving to a company
Estimate the capital gains tax and stamp duty that could be due if you moved your rental properties into a limited company, before reliefs, fees and refinancing.
CalculatorLandlord inheritance tax
Rental property doesn't usually get business relief. See what inheritance tax your family could face on your home and buy-to-let portfolio.
CalculatorMaking Tax Digital checker
Check when Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applies to you as a landlord, based on your share of rental income and any self-employed income.
Guides
Section 24 explained
How Section 24 restricts mortgage interest relief for landlords, who it hits hardest, worked examples and what changes from April 2027.
GuideProperty income tax from April 2027
Budget 2025 and Budget 2026 together raise tax on rental profits to 24%, 44% and 49% from 6 April 2027. What it means for landlords and what to review now.
GuideLimited company buy-to-let
How owning buy-to-let through a limited company is taxed, the advantages and the drawbacks, and why it suits some landlords and not others.
GuideMoving a portfolio into a company
Why transferring buy-to-let properties into a limited company can trigger capital gains tax, stamp duty and refinancing costs, and why reliefs need specialist advice.
GuideMaking Tax Digital for landlords
When Making Tax Digital for Income Tax applies to landlords, how qualifying income is worked out, and what you need to do.
GuideInterest rates and Section 24
Why higher mortgage interest can turn a small rental profit into a loss after tax under Section 24, and what it means for landlords from April 2027.
Landlords in the North East
Landlords in Sunderland
What the April 2027 tax rises, Section 24, limited companies and Making Tax Digital mean for landlords in Sunderland, Washington, Houghton and Seaham.
Local guideLandlords in Newcastle
What the April 2027 tax rises, Section 24, limited companies and Making Tax Digital mean for landlords in Newcastle, Gateshead, Heaton, Jesmond and Fenham.
Local guideLandlords in County Durham
What the April 2027 tax rises, Section 24, limited companies and Making Tax Digital mean for landlords in Durham, Chester-le-Street, Consett, Stanley and Bishop Auckland.
Local guideLandlords in Teesside
What the April 2027 tax rises, Section 24, limited companies and Making Tax Digital mean for landlords in Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, Redcar and Darlington.
Real-world stories
Taxed on profit he never made
An illustrative story: a higher-rate landlord with three mortgaged flats discovers Section 24 is taking most of his real profit, and 2027 will take more.
StoryMoved to a company too quickly
An illustrative story: a landlord transfers her portfolio into a limited company after reading an article, and faces a tax bill she didn't expect.
StoryThe portfolio that left a tax bill
An illustrative story: a retired landlord leaves eight properties to his children, who discover rental property gets no business relief.
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