Landlords

Specialist Accountants for Landlords

Based in Kent, Peter Hodgson & Co. are expert property accountants, providing dedicated accounting and tax services for landlords. Our tailored solution combines a personal accountant who supports you year-round with leading accounting software, making it easy to manage your rental property finances efficiently.

We understand that as a busy landlord, your time is valuable, which is why our service is designed specifically to help you stay on top of your property accounts, rental income, and expenses. Buy-to-let investments have long been a popular, tax-efficient way to grow your wealth, and our team ensures your landlord business operates as efficiently as possible while staying fully compliant with HMRC regulations.

Whether you own a single property or a growing portfolio, we provide practical advice, accurate bookkeeping, and proactive tax planning to help landlords maximise returns and make confident financial decisions.

Specialist Property Advice

Managing a property business, especially through a limited company, can be complex, which is why it’s essential to have the right accounting support. Between rent collection, expenses, mortgage payments, and tax obligations, running a property portfolio demands both time and expertise. Our role is to simplify this process, allowing you to focus on growing your property business.

At Peter Hodgson & Co., our specialist landlord accountants take the time to understand your property business, providing tailored advice to optimise your tax position and improve profitability. We ensure you pay the correct amount of tax while maximising the efficiency of your property investments.

We are accountants who value integrity and precision. By following best practices and staying fully compliant with HMRC regulations, we ensure your business runs smoothly, giving you peace of mind and long-term financial security.

Maximising Your Tax Efficiency

At Peter Hodgson & Co., you won’t be passed around account managers — you’ll have a dedicated, hands-on accountant who understands your property business and works proactively to maximise your tax efficiency. We ensure you take full advantage of all available allowances and deductions specifically for landlords, helping you keep more of your rental income.Our specialist team covers every aspect of landlord accounting, from day-to-day bookkeeping to strategic tax planning. We can advise on the most tax-efficient ways to purchase, hold, or maintain buy-to-let properties, while guiding you through allowable expenses, rental income taxation, and other compliance requirements. Your dedicated accountant will prepare accurate accounts and self-assessment tax returns, giving you clarity, confidence, and peace of mind throughout the year. Accounting Software for Landlords As part of our comprehensive landlord accounting package, you’ll gain full access to QuickBooks, one of the leading accounting platforms for property businesses. Peter Hodgson & Co. are QuickBooks Platinum Partners, reflecting our expertise in helping landlords make the most of this powerful software. We use only the best accounting tools for our landlord clients, ensuring your records are accurate, up-to-date, and easy to manage. QuickBooks works seamlessly across all devices, giving you real-time access to your financial data anytime, anywhere. Paired with tools like Dext, it simplifies expense tracking, rent management, and bookkeeping — all while allowing you and your dedicated accountant to work from the same data in real time. With our partner-led support and the right software, managing your property portfolio has never been easier, letting you focus on growing your business with confidence.

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Accounting & Tax Services for Landlords

At Peter Hodgson & Co., we provide specialist accounting and tax services tailored specifically for landlords and property investors across the South East. Whether you manage a single buy-to-let property or a growing portfolio, our partner-led team ensures your finances are fully compliant, tax-efficient, and easy to manage.

Our Landlord Services

1. Property Accounting & Bookkeeping
We keep your accounts accurate and up-to-date, handling rent, expenses, mortgage interest, and maintenance costs. Using QuickBooks and Dext, we streamline your bookkeeping so you have a real-time view of your property finances.

2. Tax Planning & Self-Assessment
Our tax specialists advise on allowable expenses, deductions, and strategies to minimise your liability. We prepare and file your self-assessment tax returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC rules while keeping your tax position as efficient as possible.

3. Buy-to-Let & Limited Company Advice
Whether your properties are held personally or through a limited company, we provide guidance on the most tax-efficient ownership structures, helping you maximise profits and reduce unnecessary liabilities.

4. VAT & Compliance Services
We manage VAT registration and quarterly returns for property businesses where applicable, ensuring full compliance and providing advice on the best VAT scheme for your portfolio.

5. Statutory Accounts & Audit Support
For landlords operating through limited companies, we prepare statutory accounts and, where required, provide audit support, giving you clarity, confidence, and a trusted opinion on your company’s financial health.

6. Payroll Services
If you employ staff to manage your properties, we handle payroll, pensions, PAYE, and compliance obligations, making sure your employees are paid correctly and on time.

7. Digital Tools & Cloud Accounting
We equip you with the latest accounting software, including QuickBooks and Dext, enabling you to track income, expenses, and financial performance from any device, anywhere, in real time.

Why Choose Peter Hodgson & Co. for Landlords?

We get to know you: We take the time to understand your property business, your goals, and how you operate, ensuring our accountancy support is tailored to your needs.

Your dedicated accountant: Say goodbye to call centres and account managers — you’ll have a single, expert point of contact who knows your business inside out and is always available to assist you.

We handle the numbers: From tax bills to financial compliance, bookkeeping, and reporting, we take care of all the financial details so you can focus on growing your property portfolio.

Expert advice for landlords: Our accountants provide proactive, practical advice to help you retain as much of your rental income as possible while staying fully compliant with HMRC regulations.

Market-leading accounting software: As part of our property accounting package, we provide access to QuickBooks and Dext, along with expert training and ongoing support, so managing your property finances is simpler, faster, and more accurate.