Community Infrastructure Levy – Beware!
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge which can be levied by local authorities on new development in their area. The levy will only …
Is incorporation relief available to landlords?
Incorporation relief is a valuable relief that allows landlords to postpone the capital gains tax bill that may otherwise arise when transferring an unincorporated property …
SDLT and inter-spouse transfers
SDLT and inter-spouse transfers; Different taxes have different rules, and it is important to consider the full picture. Looking at one tax in isolation may …
How to claim relief for excess interest
Landlords running an unincorporated property business obtain relief for excess interest and finance costs incurred in relation to residential lets (including holiday lets) as a …
Capital expenditure and the cash basis
The cash basis is the default basis of accounts preparation for landlords with annual rental income of £150,000 or less running unincorporated property businesses. Under …
Passing on the investment property
A landlord will need to consider whether it is better to pass on an investment property during their lifetime or on their death. Here, we …
UK SDLT Rates Explained
How Much Stamp Duty Will Property Investors Really Pay? UK SDLT Rates : The Property Tax Many Investors Underestimate Until It’s Too Late A property …
Buy-to-Let Limited Company
Buy-to-Let Limited Company: The Decision That Could Save Property Investors Thousands in Tax Two Property Investors Buy the Same Property. Five Years Later, Their Results …
How Much Inheritance Tax in UK? A Property Owner’s Guide to Protecting Family Wealth
How Much Inheritance Tax in UK, Built a Property Portfolio? Your Family Could Face a Significant Inheritance Tax Bill Many property owners spend years, sometimes …
Accountant for HMO Landlords: The HMO Cashflow Illusion Nobody Talks About
Accountant for HMO Landlords Most property investors buy their first HMO because the numbers look incredible. A standard buy-to-let might generate £800 to £1,000 per …
Cash basis for landlords
As for unincorporated trading businesses, the cash basis is the default basis of accounts preparation for landlords running an unincorporated property business. However, unlike traders, …
Extracting profits as rent
Where a business is run through a personal or family company, the directors/shareholders will need to extracting profits if they are to be used personally. …
