Phoenix Bookkeeping

26/10/2026

Update: The office is still closed today and tomorrow while I recover from my gallbladder operation. Jacqui will be here Weds, Thurs, Friday.

22/10/2026

Private landlords in North Devon are being urged to prepare for a new government registration scheme. Introduced as part of wider reforms to the private rented sector, the scheme will require rental properties to be registered.

👉 What landlords must register

The government has announced that its new ‘Register your rental property’ service will be introduced during the next phase of the Renters’ Rights Act. Landlords of assured and regulated tenancies will need to register themselves and each rental property. The annual registration fee will be £65 per property.

👉 Registration timetable

The service will be introduced region by region across England. In the South West, registration will be mandatory from 15 August 2027, with landlords required to register by 14 November 2027. Those who wish to register earlier may do so from December 2026, when the service opens nationally.

👉 Purpose of the register

The register will help landlords demonstrate that they meet their legal obligations and give councils additional tools to identify and address poor practice in the private rented sector. In future, tenants will also be able to access information through the service to make more informed decisions about where to rent.

👉 What landlords will need

To register, landlords will need a GOV.UK One Login and details about each property, including occupancy, rent levels and any required safety documentation. This may include gas safety records, electrical safety certificates and valid energy performance certificates.

Further information about the service and registration requirements is available on the North Devon Council website.

20/10/2026

I am having an operation to remove my gallbladder on Thursday 22 October. I will be off work for a few days and don't know yet when I will be back to work fully. I am hoping to be working some hours next week. Emails and calls will be replied to when possible, and I would ask clients for their patience at this time. Jacqui will be here on Thursday and Friday this week if anyone needs to drop anything off.

27/09/2026

Hoping to attend this next year, provisionally booked a hotel and tickets for the FAB Show.

More names on the FAB 2027 floor.

Registration is open, and delegates signing up can already see who's confirmed to meet them.

Who you'll meet:

TaxCalc – Tax, accounts production and practice management in one place, with Engager for onboarding and workflow.

Wolters Kluwer – CCH: cloud practice, accounts production, MTD and AML compliance at scale.

Karbon – Practice management that puts every job, email and client in one view.

FYI – Document and practice management built for accountants, with the admin automated away.

Valutico – AI valuation software for advisers who need defensible numbers, fast.

All of them will be at the NEC in March, ready for the conversations that matter.

Join them in 2027 and enquire to exhibit: https://ow.ly/vu9N50ZRrcE

FAB 2027: 10–11 March, NEC Birmingham.

30/04/2026

07/04/2026

Our next branch event is on the 11th of May '26 and we are focusing on 'Starting or Advancing you accountancy career with AAT'. If you know of anyone considering a career in accountancy, whether from leaving school or college or branching into a new career later in life then attending this FREE event is a a great place to start. Likewise, this event is also ideal for those looking to develop further and find out what their next step could be in their accountancy career.
We will have leading local training providers on hand to answer questions. Our presenters will also all bring their own story of how and when they started on their accountancy journey.
Please note at the beginning of this event we will have a short AGM.