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LANDLORDS AND TENANTS


GET BETTER OUTCOMES By Jonathan Shaw, Chief executive and


Built Different


Date: 28 April 2026 Time: 08.30-11.00


Venue: Dunkenhalgh Hotel and Spa


Join decision-makers implementing AI and automation, and those considering their next steps.


Hear from business leaders and specialist practitioners on what is working, what is challenging, and how organisations are adopting new technologies while managing risk.


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Making sure your buildings are assets, not liabilities – through straight-talking, commercially aware advice.


OUR EXPERTISE + Building Surveying + Project Management + Quantity Surveying


+ CDM & Building Safety + Measurement & Data Capture + Energy & Sustainability


Find out more at andertongables.co.uk chartered building surveyor, Anderton Gables


For tenants, a new lease isn’t just about getting the keys. It’s about understanding what you’re really signing up to and avoiding expensive surprises when it’s time to move on.


Before you sign, a Pre-Lease Survey is essential. This is your first and best opportunity to limit future liability. It highlights defects, identifies high-risk elements and informs how demanding your repairing obligations really are. Get this right and you can negotiate exclusions or landlord works before you commit, protecting your balance sheet from day one. Legal terms may look robust on paper, but lawyers don’t inspect buildings.


A well-prepared Schedule of Condition will provide you with critical protection. This, together with reinstatement clauses, statutory compliance and decoration covenants, all influence what you may face at exit. Without caution, tenants often inherit


liability for issues that were always going to fail or that may have already been in decline, such as roof coverings.


When the end of the lease approaches, proactivity pays as the focus shifts to exit.


Appointing a Chartered Building Surveyor to undertake a Dilapidations Liability Assessment, carried out around 12 months before expiry, will give you clarity on likely costs, sensible exit works and negotiation strategy. It puts you in control, whether that’s doing the works, agreeing a settlement or renewing on better terms.


In short, tenants who plan early get better outcomes. Those who don’t, pay for it later.


If you’re taking on space, renewing, or planning your exit, talk to us early. We’ll help you get in and make sure you get out on your terms.


LANDLORDS - ARE YOU READY FOR MAKING TAX DIGITAL (MTD)?


Do you already keep digital records of all your property income and expenses?


Are you set up with MTD compatible software to report to HMRC?


Do you know your quarterly submission deadlines and have a process in place to submit on time?


If you answered no to any of these questions, then PM+M can help you get MTD ready - scan the QR code to find out more!


LANDLORDS NEED TO BE READY FOR DIGITAL


TAX ASSESSMENT By Rosie Cooper,


Cloud accounting director, PM+M


Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is coming – and it will change how landlords and sole traders manage their finances.


From April 2026, anyone earning over £50,000 from self-employment or property income will need to keep digital records and submit quarterly updates to HMRC using approved software. This move away from the traditional annual Self Assessment process is designed to make record keeping more timely and financial information more accessible throughout the year.


For landlords, especially those with mixed income streams, MTD for ITSA brings changes not only to reporting frequency but also to how financial data is captured and reviewed. Understanding the requirements and preparing your systems now can help reduce errors, streamline administration, and prevent last-minute complications.


Sole traders face similar considerations, particularly when integrating digital records with day-to-day business activity. Many are using the transition as an opportunity to simplify bookkeeping and gain a clearer view of their finances throughout the year.


Practical support can make the process more manageable. Expert advisers can assist with registering for MTD for ITSA, selecting and setting up HMRC- compliant software, step-by-step training, reviewing, and submitting quarterly updates, or providing ongoing support covering both quarterly submissions and the annual tax return. Having guidance in place helps ensure compliance and reduces the risk of penalties.


With MTD for ITSA on the horizon, knowing what’s required and taking practical steps now will make the transition smoother and provide greater clarity over your financial affairs.


TENANTS WHO PLAN


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