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Landlord expenses inc mortgage interest - self assessment

Hi all, completing my final self assessment as I sold my flat and had enough of being an accidental landlord. 

I’m adding 20% of my mortgage interest payments to this box in the self assessment ( - Residential property finance costs ). but it doesn’t seem to make a difference to the amount t owed. Should I put in the full amount of interest I paid for HMRC to the reduce to 20%?

I think I’m doing something wrong as I’ve never had to pay more than £500 tax for the self assessment on my old flat yet the calculation is currently showing that I owe £1200 in tax for an adjusted property income of £2813. Seems really steep. 

I’ve claimed for repair work, factor costs, buildings insurance, gas check and some travelling expenses. Anything I am missing? My tenant paid their own utility and council bills. 

Many thanks

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