The Super-Simple Guide to the New Landlord & Tax Rules (2026–2030)

The rules for landlords and sole traders have changed more in 2026 than in the last ten years. Making Tax Digital means quarterly tax updates. The new landlord register costs £65 per property, and it has real penalties. Section 21 is gone, tenants can ask for pets, and EPC C becomes the minimum by 2030.

Most guides are written by lawyers for lawyers. This one isn't.

It's an 8-page guide written so simply that anyone can follow it. It tells you what applies to you, what to do, and when to do it.

What's inside:

• Making Tax Digital: how to check if it applies to you, choosing software (including free options), the quarterly deadlines, and what to do if HMRC writes to you
• The Renters' Rights Act: the information sheet, the new everyday rules, and the safety papers you need
• The landlord register: what it costs, when your area opens, and what happens if you miss it
• What's coming next: EPC C by 2030 and the £10,000 cost cap, Awaab's Law on damp and mould, and the new landlord ombudsman
• A calendar of every key date from now until 2030
• A tick-box checklist so nothing gets missed
• When to get professional help, and when you don't need it

Who it's for: self-managing landlords in England, sole traders earning over £20,000, and anyone who wants to know where they stand without paying an accountant just to explain it.