FreshBooks + Landlords: Faster Bank Import
Landlords managing multiple properties need to track rental income and expenses from bank statements for tax returns. If you use FreshBooks for your accounting, you need a fast way to get bank statement data into the system.
BankScan AI for Landlords Using FreshBooks
BankScan AI converts any bank statement PDF to CSV / OFX formatted for direct import into FreshBooks. Convert your bank statements to Excel to easily categorise rental income, maintenance costs, and mortgage payments for self-assessment.
The Landlords + FreshBooks 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 FreshBooks
Output as CSV / OFX with Date, Description, Amount — FreshBooks supports single amount column (negative for expenses) or separate Debit/Credit columns — dates in YYYY-MM-DD or MM/DD/YYYY.
Import and reconcile
In FreshBooks, go to Banking > Add Account > Import Transactions from File. Upload your CSV or OFX file, map the columns, and import. FreshBooks automatically matches imported bank transactions to sent invoices, marking them as paid and updating cash flow reports in real time.
Supported Banks
BankScan AI works with all major UK and US banks, including:
FreshBooks Features for Landlords
- FreshBooks ready — Output formatted as CSV / OFX matching FreshBooks's expected column structure
- Smart integration — FreshBooks automatically matches imported bank transactions to sent invoices, marking them as paid and updating cash flow reports in real time.
- 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 FreshBooks
As landlord, here's how to get bank data into FreshBooks:
- In FreshBooks, go to Banking > Add Account > Import Transactions from File
- Upload your CSV or OFX file, map the columns, and import
Common Import Issues
FreshBooks limits imports to 500 transactions per file. For longer periods, split into monthly files. OFX import is generally smoother than CSV.
FreshBooks Import — Built for Landlords
Strong in the US and Canada, growing in the UK. Known for the best invoicing experience among small business accounting tools.
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