Category Archives: Property

Navigating the tax treatment of Furnished Holiday Lets

holiday let

Let’s delve into the fascinating realm of the UK tax treatment of Furnished Holiday Lets (FHLs). If you’ve ever dreamt of turning your cozy cottage or charming apartment into a holiday retreat, you’re in the right place. Here we will untangle the complexities of tax rules and discover how FHLs […]

Property Tax legislation

property tax

Over the last few years there have been numerous changes to tax legislation relating to residential properties. We thought it would be a good idea to have a quick reminder on the main areas you need to consider. Capital Gains Tax Reporting regime UK residents who sell their UK residential […]

Paying for care, how a local authority views deprivation of assets

Something that comes up, a lot! Many of us know of someone in care or needing care and, from our discussions, of course individuals don’t want to see family assets disappear to cover care fees. Conversely though, paying for your own care tends to come with choice.   There are […]

Managing time in your estate agency

Estate Agency

As the owner of an estate agency, your time is one of your most valuable assets. But running a business can feel like you’re constantly trying to beat the clock. When there never feels like enough time in the day, you lose the ability or motivation to do key business […]

Who wants to be a millionaire? Who needs to be a millionaire?

pension millionaire

Think back to the 80’s (if you can!) we had Wall Street, Harry Enfield’s Loadsamoney, Miami Vice, regular news items on city traders making a fortune.  At that time being a millionaire was out of reach for most people. Maybe a bit distasteful even. Since then, due to the success […]

Residential Finance Costs

rent finance

Back in July 2015 the then Chancellor, George Osborne, announced a change to the way that tax relief for finance charges, in particular loan and mortgage interest, would be given against residential property rents. Rather than reducing the net profit of the residential property business, any tax due would be […]

VAT Reverse Charge for construction – overview

VAT reverse charge

Big changes are coming to the way in which VAT is administered to the construction industry. From 1 March 2021 the CIS VAT Domestic Reverse Charge Measure will apply to supplies of construction work. Proposals: When the reverse charge applies the customer must account for the supplier’s output VAT This […]

Spanish homeowners – changes to EU tax liabilities

spain

For tax professionals, the idea of escaping to some Spanish sun in January is a pipe dream, even in non-Covid times, as we grapple with the personal tax return submission deadline.   And with Spain on the brain, we are advising clients to be aware of changes to EU tax […]

HMRC’s Property Disposal Service

property tax

Have you recently sold a residential property in the UK?  If so, it is important you understand new tax rules, which might mean you need to report and pay Capital Gains Tax within 30 days.    Over recent weeks COVID-19 has dominated the headlines and any new tax developments have […]

Landlords and Tenants – COVID-19 summary

advice for landlords

Our tax director Martin Wardle gives his summary of the official guidance that has been released for landlords and tenants as well as a local spin on current matters as a result of Covid-19 from Bruce Haagensen of North East Landlords on it’s effects on licensing and students. Watch our YouTube video […]