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Cleeve Residential Our dynamic and passionate approach to property combined with giving sound and concise advice about t

Cleeve Residential is an independently run estate agency specializing in the rental and management of residential property. Based within Bishops Cleeve and established in 1994 we have delivered a personal and unrivalled service for over 20 years. At Cleeve Residential we pride ourselves in providing a straight talking and transparent approach. Word of mouth and recommendations based on our impeccable service are the foundations of our business. The service our clients receive is based on their individual requirements and is tailored to both meet and exceed their needs and expectations. Our dynamic and passionate approach to property combined with giving sound and concise advice about the property market gives us a great grounding to be your first choice agent in our area.

Making Tax Digital: Will Major Change Affect You?Some landlords have less than six months to prepare for complying with ...
13/10/2026

Making Tax Digital: Will Major Change Affect You?

Some landlords have less than six months to prepare for complying with Making Tax Digital.

HMRC is forging ahead with its programme to digitise the tax process, with a new group of landlords set to be drawn into the system next year.

If you’re a self-assessing landlord earning £30,000 to £50,000 a year, you may have already received a friendly ‘reminder’ from HMRC about complying with Making Tax Digital (MTD).

If you’re still confused, here’s a quick explainer.

What is MTD?

It’s a major shake-up in how self-assessing landlords report to HMRC.
The digital system is already mandatory for VAT-registered businesses, and sole traders and landlords with gross incomes greater than £50,000.

From April, landlords and sole traders with a gross income of over £30,000 will have to comply, too.

(Landlords and sole traders with qualifying incomes above £20,000 will be drawn into the MTD net in 2028.)

What income do you need to declare?

Qualifying income includes rent and what you’ve earned from self-employment (sole trader turnover).

Pension and PAYE income do not count towards your qualifying income for MTD.
What does MTD involve?

Essentially, it means keeping digital records of your income and expenditure (which most landlords probably do already) and sharing this information with the taxman four times a year.

You must provide HMRC with quarterly updates using MTD compatible software. These should include your business income and expenses.
You also must file a year-end confirmation statement.

Why?

The government says MTD saves everyone time and reduces the risks of unintentional error.

Many people report that it helps them track expenses and avoid the last-minute stress at the end of the tax year.

How big a change is it?

It depends on how you currently manage your finances. If you’re a bit haphazard and rely on a combination of paper files and spreadsheets, you’ll have to reorganise your system.

And if you tend to defer all your tax admin until the very last minute, you’ll need to adjust to meeting quarterly filing deadlines.

On the upside, you’ll have a clearer picture of how you’re travelling throughout the year.

For landlords who already have sound digital reporting systems, it won’t be too much of a change. It may just be a matter of noting the quarterly deadlines and ensuring your reporting software is HMRC-approved.

Can a letting agent help?

If a letting agent manages your rental, they should be able to provide the rent and expenses data you need. However, they won’t know the full extent of your financial situation and your self-employed income.

Your letting agent may also have some suggestions regarding reporting software, as they’ll already have experience supporting MTD-compliant landlords.

What if I’m really old school?

If, for health reasons, you can’t use digital tools (for example, due to age or disability), you can apply to HMRC for a digital exemption.

Penalties

A points-based system for those who frequently miss deadlines or make late payments will start in April 2027.

Want help managing your rental? Call us. We’re here to help you meet all your regulatory requirements.

The Truth Behind the Headlines – What Tenants Really Think of LandlordsA new survey reveals that many tenants actually h...
06/10/2026

The Truth Behind the Headlines – What Tenants Really Think of Landlords

A new survey reveals that many tenants actually have nice things to say about landlords.

Hold the front page – here’s a story about landlords, but it’s not the sort you’re used to reading.

It doesn’t rely on words like ‘rogue’ or ‘dodgy’, and it doesn’t pit tenants against landlords in an adversarial battle.

Instead, it paints a more nuanced and measured picture of the private rental sector and how tenants and landlords get along.

It’s based on the findings of a survey of 4,000 UK adults, published in a report compiled by the Yorkshire Building Society called No Way Home? Restoring Britain’s Housing Ladder.

What tenants say

The report acknowledges that much of the public discourse casts landlords in a negative light.

But when asked, private renters often had a very different take, with many describing landlords as:
• Reasonable (40%)
• Approachable (40%)
• Fair (36%)
• Responsive (29%)

Tom Simpson, managing director of homes at Yorkshire Building Society, says the findings show “a very different picture among those with direct experience of renting, demonstrating a clear disconnect between perception and reality”.

In the interests of objectivity, the picture wasn’t entirely rosy. In the survey, 8% of renters described landlords as unresponsive and 7% as unreasonable.

But we’re not suggesting that every landlord is perfect, only that we tend to hear about the bad ones. (Bad news makes headlines, while good news often doesn’t make headlines at all.)

So when something goes wrong with a tenancy, it makes the press. When things run smoothly, it doesn’t rate a mention.

As Simpson says: “The vast majority of landlords provide homes that tenants rely on every day, and most are viewed positively by the people living in their properties. While standards must always be maintained and poor practices challenged, it’s important that their contribution is recognised.”

Building a successful tenant/landlord relationship

The most successful tenant/landlord relationships are built on mutual respect and good communication.

Being clear from the outset about each party's roles and responsibilities is critical. (Disputes often arise from confusion.)

The introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act in May, which brought a new layer of complexity to the lettings sector, has only intensified the need for good communication and for both parties to work together.

If you’d like to find out more about our lettings service, contact us today.

Landlords, it’s time to get organised for autumn.Quality tenants, expert management, and peace of mind — all in one plac...
05/10/2026

Landlords, it’s time to get organised for autumn.

Quality tenants, expert management, and peace of mind — all in one place.

📞 Chat with our team to get started - 01242 674775

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41d Church Road
Cheltenham
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