What expenses can landlords claim?

What expenses can landlords claim? Landlords can claim the day-to-day costs of running a let, such as repairs, agent fees, insurance and replacing a worn sofa. In 2026-27 you cannot claim improvements, the first furnishing of a property or the capital part of a mortgage. Only if it is a like-for-like replacement. Replacing a worn kitchen with a similar one is a repair. GOV.UK gives replacing a kitchen with one of a higher specification as an example of capital spending, which is not an allowable expense. No. Replacement of domestic items relief covers replacing an item, not the first purchase. The cost of furnishing a property for the first time cannot be claimed against rent. GOV.UK lists vehicle running costs, only the share used for your rental business, including mileage rate deductions. Keep a log of journeys made only for the letting. Read the full answer, with every source, at rightotax.co.uk.