Inflationary gains and the CGT trap
The current capital gains tax rules do not provide any relief for inflationary gains. This can mean that when an investment property or second home …
Boost your income by letting out your spare room
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, the idea of earning tax-free income is appealing. If you have a spare room, you can make this …
Repairs and improvements – What is the difference and why does it matter?
Work may be undertaken on a property to repair it or to improve it, and it will not always be clear where the dividing line …
Avoid the temptation to make speculative SDLT claims
Not all property is equal when it comes to stamp duty land tax (SDLT). Higher rates apply to residential properties than to non-residential properties, with …
Financing an investment property
A would-be property investor will need to be able to fund the purchase of their investment property. They may choose to do this personally or …
Using a period of grace election for furnished holiday lettings
The cost of living crisis has impacted on people’s ability to take holidays and short breaks. If you are a landlord letting a furnished holiday …
Making Tax Digital for landlords
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is introduced from 6 April 2026 From the outset, it will apply to unincorporated …
Making use of the property allowance
It is possible to enjoy tax-free income from property, even if you have already used up your personal allowance. This is because the property allowance …
Beware property PM partnerships involving hybrid arrangements
HMRC have recently published a spotlight warning landlords to avoid schemes offering hybrid property arrangements that purport to save tax. HMRC’s view is that the …
Divorce and the former marital home
On separation or divorce, it is common for one spouse to move out of the family home and for the other spouse to continue to …
When does the period of ownership for PRR start?
Private residence relief (PRR) removes the capital gains tax charge that would otherwise arise on a gain on the disposal of an only or main …
Is a derelict property still a residential property for SDLT purposes?
The issue of whether a derelict a residential property and liable to stamp duty land tax (SDLT) at the residential rates was considered by the …
