FreeAgent + Landlords: Faster Bank Import
Landlords managing multiple properties need to track rental income and expenses from bank statements for tax returns. If you use FreeAgent for your accounting, you need a fast way to get bank statement data into the system.
BankScan AI for Landlords Using FreeAgent
BankScan AI converts any bank statement PDF to CSV / OFX formatted for direct import into FreeAgent. Convert your bank statements to Excel to easily categorise rental income, maintenance costs, and mortgage payments for self-assessment.
The Landlords + FreeAgent Workflow
Landlords review bank statements to confirm tenant rent payments have been received, match maintenance invoices against bank debits, track mortgage interest payments for tax relief calculations, and collate all property-related transactions for their self-assessment tax return or accountant.
Key terms you'll encounter: rental yield, Section 24, allowable expenses, wear and tear allowance.
How It Works
Upload any bank statement PDF
Supports all major banks. Saves 1-2 hours per property per month on income and expense tracking, with portfolio landlords saving a full day each month across 10+ properties
AI formats for FreeAgent
Output as CSV / OFX with Date, Description, Amount (single column) — FreeAgent also accepts OFX files which skip the column mapping step entirely — dates in DD/MM/YYYY.
Import and reconcile
In FreeAgent, go to Banking > select your account > Import Bank Statement. Choose CSV or OFX format, upload the file, and FreeAgent will parse the transactions automatically. FreeAgent automatically estimates your tax bill in real-time as transactions are imported, giving sole traders an up-to-date picture of their tax liability.
Supported Banks
BankScan AI works with all major UK and US banks, including:
FreeAgent Features for Landlords
- FreeAgent ready — Output formatted as CSV / OFX matching FreeAgent's expected column structure
- Smart integration — FreeAgent automatically estimates your tax bill in real-time as transactions are imported, giving sole traders an up-to-date picture of their tax liability.
- Built for Landlords — Saves 1-2 hours per property per month on income and expense tracking, with portfolio landlords saving a full day each month across 10+ properties
- Software compatible — Output works directly with Excel, Hammock, Landlord Vision
Import Steps for Landlords Using FreeAgent
As landlord, here's how to get bank data into FreeAgent:
- In FreeAgent, go to Banking > select your account > Import Bank Statement
- Choose CSV or OFX format, upload the file, and FreeAgent will parse the transactions automatically
Common Import Issues
FreeAgent can struggle with CSV files that have extra header rows or summary rows at the bottom. Ensure only transaction data rows are included.
FreeAgent Import — Built for Landlords
Free for NatWest, RBS, and Ulster Bank business customers. Popular among UK freelancers and contractors for its simple self-assessment tax return filing.
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