UK Landlord Tax blog
Urgent info for non-resident landlords coming home for Christmas
At this time of year, expat landlords often think about coming back to the UK to see family, check out the Christmas lights and deal with any issues around their rental property. What are the tax and legal implications?
Could the Government be about to double capital gains tax?
Current capital gains tax (CGT) rates are too complex and should be aligned with those for income tax, according to the Office for Tax Simplification (OTS) – what could this mean for landlords?
How can a UK landlord find a good letting agent?
As both landlord tax experts and landlords ourselves, our expertise goes beyond accountancy. Here are our tips on finding a reliable letting agent for your UK rental property.
Coming clean: the Let Property Campaign is an amnesty for secret landlords
The Let Property Campaign is a lifeline for accidental landlords who might not have realised they need to pay tax on rental income from their second property.
The complete guide to financial record-keeping for landlords
Accurate record-keeping is vital in making sure your tax return isn’t a cause of stress for you – but what information do you need to keep? And what’s the best way to look after it?
CGT headaches for non-resident landlords with UK rental property
New rules introduced in April 2015 mean non-residents are liable to UK capital gains tax on the sale of UK residential properties – how does it work and what do you have to do?
Ask Simon: your property tax questions answered
Our landlord clients often ask challenging and interesting questions. Simon Thandi, director and co-founder of UK Landlord Tax has the answers.
Our property tax jargon buster, from stamp duty to capital gains
We’ve got a commitment to demystify tax for landlords and know that some of our clients find the technical language confusing. So here it is, explained.
What the VAT reverse charge means for landlords
Ahead of the delayed introduction of the VAT reverse charge for building and construction in March 2021, get the UK Landlord Tax team’s expert commentary.
Re-introducing UK Landlord Tax: accountancy for landlords
UK Landlord Tax has always been a firm that likes to share its knowledge but this year, we’re kicking it up a notch. Alongside the launch of our new website, we’ve taken some time to reflect on how we can better use this blog to help landlords.
Got a question for our landlord tax experts?
If there’s a property tax issue that has you puzzled or worried, get in touch. Everyone on our team loves to talk, especially when it helps people like you find peace of mind.