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Rebate My Tax is a modern, digital-first tax and accounting firm helping individuals and businesses manage their finances simply and confidently. Through our secure app and expert in-house team, we streamline everything from tax returns and compliance to ongoing accounting support - removing the hassle, paperwork, and confusion of traditional accountants.

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🏠 What Can Landlords Claim on Their Tax Return?

A Complete Guide to Allowable Expenses & Capital Allowances

By Rebate My Tax Ltd – The UK’s Number 1 Tax App & Tax Service

Owning a rental property can be rewarding — but when tax season rolls around, many landlords wonder what they can actually claim. The truth is, there are dozens of allowable expenses and reliefs that can help reduce your tax bill legally.

At Rebate My Tax, we make it simple. Here’s everything UK landlords need to know about claiming property expenses, capital allowances, and staying HMRC compliant.


💡 1. What Counts as an Allowable Expense?


Allowable expenses are the day-to-day running costs of letting your property.
HMRC only allows deductions for costs that are “wholly and exclusively” for the rental business — not for personal or capital use.

✅ Common Allowable Expenses:
 
Category Examples Notes
Repairs & Maintenance Fixing leaks, repainting, replacing broken items Must be like-for-like (no upgrades).
 
Letting & Management Fees Agent fees, referencing, advertising Fully allowable.
 
Insurance Buildings, contents, or landlord insurance 100% allowable.
 
Utilities & Council Tax If paid by the landlord Only allowable if not reimbursed by tenants.
 
Cleaning & Gardening End-of-tenancy cleaning, gardening, pest control Fully allowable.
 
Travel Costs Visiting your property or agents Keep mileage or travel receipts.
 
Accountancy & Legal Fees For preparing rental accounts or tenancy contracts Buying/selling legal fees are not allowable.
 
Phone, Postage & Stationery Admin and communications related to your property Business proportion only.
 
Ground Rent & Service Charges For flats or communal areas Fully allowable.
 
Replacement of Domestic Items Replacing furniture, appliances, curtains Like-for-like only, not initial purchase.
 
 

🚫 2. What Landlords Can’t Claim


Some expenses might feel business-related but aren’t deductible for tax.
 
Not Allowable Why
Buying the property
Treated as capital expenditure.
 
Mortgage capital repayments
Loan principal is not an expense.
 
Home improvements
Adds property value — claimed under capital gains later.
 
Personal or mixed-use costs
Only business use qualifies.
 

🏗️ 3. Capital Expenditure vs Capital Allowances


Capital expenditure refers to long-term improvements or the purchase itself. These aren’t deducted from rental income but instead added to your property’s cost for when you sell (to reduce Capital Gains Tax).

Examples of Capital Expenditure:
  • New extensions or loft conversions
  • Major upgrades (new central heating, new kitchen installation)
  • Property purchase costs (stamp duty, solicitor fees, surveys)
Capital Allowances (Special Cases):

Residential landlords can’t normally claim capital allowances, except for:
  • Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs)
  • Commercial properties
If your property qualifies, you can claim:
  • Furniture, fixtures, fittings
  • Integral features (lighting, heating, air-conditioning, etc.)

💷 4. Mortgage Interest & Finance Costs


Since 2020, residential landlords can no longer deduct mortgage interest as an expense.

Instead, you receive a 20% basic rate tax credit on the interest portion.

However, Furnished Holiday Lets and commercial properties can still claim full deductions.
 

📚 5. Keep Proper Records


HMRC requires landlords to keep clear records for at least 5 years after the 31 January deadline.
You’ll need:
  • Receipts and invoices
  • Mortgage interest statements
  • Agent statements
  • Tenancy agreements
  • Mileage logs or travel records
Organised records make your Self Assessment easier and help avoid HMRC penalties.

🧾 6. Download Your Free Landlord Expense Tracker


We’ve created a free downloadable toolkit to help you stay organised all year round:

📘 Landlord Expense & Capital Allowance Guide (PDF)

📊 Landlord Expense Tracker (Excel) — enter your property expenses and let it calculate totals automatically!

👉 Download both for free at: www.rebatemytax.com
 


✅ Final Thoughts

Being a landlord comes with plenty of responsibilities — but with the right records and tax claims, you can keep more of your hard-earned rental income.

At Rebate My Tax, we’re here to help you claim what’s yours — whether it’s rental expenses, employment rebates, or self-employed tax help.

💚 Rebate My Tax Limited – The UK’s Number 1 Tax App & Tax Service
📩 info@rebatemytax.co.uk | 🌐 www.rebatemytax.com
 
 

Feb 03, 2026
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SA302 Tax Calculations (Self-Assessment form)

The SA302 is a brief summary of the income that has been reported to HMRC. It is a response from HMRC which is only issued to those who submit a Self-Assessment tax return before 31 October (for paper returns) or 31 January (for online returns) following the end of the tax year.

Mar 22, 2022
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Self Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) Grants

The Self-Employment income support scheme, also known as SEISS, was introduced by the government to support self-employed employees throughout the coronavirus outbreak. The scheme offers a grant payment worth 80% of someone’s monthly trading profit, for a three-month period, worth up to £7500 in total.

Dec 05, 2021
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