Rental property paperwork and accounts service

Private landlords with one to ten properties who are short on time, plus small letting agents who want extra admin help.

A monthly fee per property or a fixed monthly retainer per landlord, with extra charges for one-off jobs such as tenancy renewals or year-end record preparation.

• Organised and accurate with paperwork
• Comfortable with spreadsheets or accounting software
• Clear, polite communication with tenants and landlords
• Discreet with personal and financial information

• Professional indemnity insurance, as errors in paperwork or accounts could cost a client money
• If you hold or handle client money such as rent or deposits, check what client money protection and separate client account rules apply
• Data protection: check whether you need to register with the ICO and how to store tenant details safely
• Check the anti-money laundering registration rules with HMRC if you offer anything that looks like accountancy or bookkeeping services
• Deposit protection, right to rent checks and other letting rules differ between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, so be clear what is the landlord's responsibility
• Check your tenancy or mortgage terms allow you to work from home

Startup costs are typically around £200 to £1,500, depending on the software, equipment and insurance you choose. These are estimates, so check what you already have before budgeting.

Monthly revenue is typically around £300 to £2,500, depending on how many landlords you work for and the services you offer. The estimate starts from around 6 hours a week.

Check professional indemnity insurance, client money protection and separate client account rules if you handle rent or deposits, whether you need to register with the ICO, and HMRC anti-money laundering registration if you offer anything resembling bookkeeping. Letting rules differ across the UK nations.