Landlord Expense Tracking. Log Property Costs, Receipts & VAT for UK Landlords & HMOs

UK landlords can claim allowable expenses that are wholly and exclusively for the purpose of renting out the property. Common categories include repairs and maintenance, insurance premiums, letting agent fees, accountancy fees, utility bills (if you pay them), ground rent and service charges, travel costs for property visits, and advertising for tenants. Mortgage interest is handled separately as a tax credit. August's categories are aligned to HMRC's allowable expense list, so you're always recording costs in the right place.

Yes. Every expense you record in August is a digital record that HMRC accepts under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax. Your expenses are categorised, linked to properties, and totalled automatically, so when it's time for your quarterly update, you review the figures and submit directly from the app. No bridging software, no spreadsheet exports, and no manual preparation. MTD for Income Tax applies to landlords earning over £50,000 from April 2026, with the threshold dropping to £30,000 from April 2027.

When you log an expense, you can attach a receipt photo or PDF directly. Take a photo with your phone camera or upload a file. It's permanently linked to that expense record. When your accountant asks for backup, or HMRC enquires into your return, everything is already there. No more searching through email, drawers, or camera rolls. August keeps your records audit-ready from the moment you log them.

August makes logging expenses fast rather than automatic. You add an expense in seconds from your phone, tablet, or desktop. Enter the amount, pick an HMRC-aligned category, link it to a property or tenancy, and attach a receipt photo or PDF. For regular costs like insurance or ground rent, set them as recurring and August creates the entries for you. Every record feeds into your financial reports and MTD submissions without any re-entry.

August is free for landlords managing up to 2 tenancies. No credit card required and no time limit. The free plan includes expense tracking, receipt attachments, property-level categorisation, MTD submissions to HMRC, and financial reports. Paid plans start from £8.99 per month and unlock larger portfolios plus additional features and higher limits. You can start tracking expenses today and upgrade only when your portfolio grows.

Yes. August tracks expenses at the property level, so whether you manage a single buy-to-let or a multi-room HMO, every cost is linked to the right property. You can view total spend across your portfolio or drill into a single property. For HMO landlords with higher volumes of maintenance, insurance, and compliance costs, having everything categorised and attached to receipts in one place makes reporting and tax preparation significantly easier.

Allowable expenses are the day-to-day running costs of your rental property that you can deduct from your rental income before calculating tax. Things like insurance, repairs, letting agent fees, and utility bills. Capital expenditure covers larger improvements that add value to the property, such as extensions, conversions, or major renovations. HMRC treats them differently at tax time, so keeping them separate matters. August lets you tag each expense as day-to-day or capital when you log it, so your records are always ready for your return.

Landlord expense tracking software is a digital tool that helps property owners record, categorise, and manage every cost associated with running a rental property. Instead of spreadsheets and shoeboxes of receipts, it gives you one clear place to log expenses, attach invoices, assign costs to specific properties or tenancies, and generate reports for your accountant or HMRC. August includes expense tracking built specifically for UK landlords and HMOs, with HMRC-aligned categories, receipt attachments, and Making Tax Digital support included from day one.