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What You Need To Know About Transferring Property To A Limited Company

Mar 30, 2023
| Uncategorized

Property landlords will often be advised that holding property portfolios in a limited company is preferable to holding property in their own names. A limited company will invariably provide opportuni...

New Guidance For Renting Out Homes in Wales

Mar 23, 2023
| News

The latest update in our series of articles covering some of the latest news in the world of UK renting is a roundup of some of the important takeaways from the NRLA’s updates for Wales. On Converted ...

Spring Budget 2023 Update For Landlords

Mar 22, 2023
| News

As expected, there were no changes to headline tax rates or allowances in the Spring Budget by the Chancellor. The Chancellor has remained committed to his policy of boosting tax revenues through fisc...

A Short Guide To Sharia Mortgages

Mar 21, 2023
| Uncategorized

Over the past few years, Islamic finance has gained increasing popularity as more Muslims are choosing to invest their money according to their religious beliefs. This is especially evident when it co...

Upcoming Property Tax Time Bomb Incoming

Mar 14, 2023
| Uncategorized

There is a time bomb waiting for property taxpayers according to HMRC In a proactive move, HMRC is proactively reminding taxpayers to be aware of the annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED) valuation...

Increase Of Council Tax To 300% For All Second Homes In Wales

Mar 13, 2023
| Uncategorized

Council Tax for second homes in Wales will increase by up to 300% starting on 1 April 2023, and each local council in Wales will decide the amount by which the Council Tax will increase. The We...

Changes To Scottish Short-Term Lets Take Affect

Mar 11, 2023
| Uncategorized

On the 1st of October 2022, the law governing short-term rentals changed in Scotland. In order to accept bookings or receive guests, new hosts must apply for a short-term let licence before accepting ...

Rakusen v Jepson and Ors: Latest News

Mar 9, 2023
| Uncategorized

As part of this article, we will cover the latest developments regarding the case of Rakusen v Jepson & Ors, a case that will likely have far-reaching implications for landlords throughout the UK ...

Greenwich Council Re-launching Consulation Over Selective Licensing

Mar 6, 2023
| Uncategorized

It has been reported that Greenwich Council is re-launching its consultation on additional licensing plans as a result of complaints from leading landlord organizations. Private landlords have always ...

100% Increase In Council Tax Proposed In New Controversial Bid

Mar 3, 2023
| Uncategorized

A controversial proposal has recently been made by Manchester City Council which proposes to increase council tax for PRS homes by 100% during any period when tenants are not living in these propertie...

The Most Common Jointly Owned Property FAQs

Mar 1, 2023
| 2 or more Property Landlords

The purpose of this guide is to provide some answers to some of the most common questions asked about joint property ownership, particularly when it comes to taxation. What are the tax implications of...

Considerations For Transferring Property To A Limited Company

Feb 27, 2023
| Limited Companies

We are often approached by clients wishing to explore transferring rental properties to an existing limited company. Typically, there will already be an existing personal service company through which...

How Landlords Should Deal With HMRC Nudge Letters

Feb 23, 2023
| 2 or more Property Landlords

News has emerged of an HMRC Nudge Letter campaign which is targeting landlords providing short-term lets e.g. Airbnb. The campaign is operating during February and March 2023. Details of property land...

Tips For Handling The Death Of A Sole Director

Feb 19, 2023
| Limited Companies

As much as no one wants to contemplate their own mortality, it may be one of the most important things to consider for sole directors or shareholders. In the event that the articles of a company do no...

What Landlords Need To Know About ATED

Apr 16, 2025
| Single Property Landlords

The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) was introduced in April 2013. It affects non-natural persons owning high-value property dwellings in the UK. A non-natural person will generally be a compa...

Deed of Trust And Form 17

Feb 2, 2023
| Legal

If a property is jointly owned between spouses, do you need to file a form 17 to HMRC? The confusion around this question became a sharp focus recently when a client engaged us to confirm the position...

Welsh Land Transaction Tax (LTT) Calculator

Jan 17, 2023
| 2 or more Property Landlords

If you purchase a residential property in Wales that costs more than £225,000, you may have to pay land transaction tax (LTT). The LTT is a tax that is paid by the buyer of a freehold or leasehold bui...

Making Tax Digital for Landlords Delayed

Dec 23, 2022
| Making Tax Digital

A new MTD entry threshold of £30,000 will be set from April 2027, according to the government in their latest announcement around Making Tax Digital. As of 6 April 2026, a higher entry threshold of £5...

Stamp Duty Calculator For The UK (2023)

Dec 14, 2022
| Single Property Landlords

You might have to pay Stamp Duty if you buy a residential property in England or Northern Ireland that costs more than a certain amount, or if you buy a piece of land that costs more than that amount....

Interest Only Mortgage Calculator

Dec 13, 2022
| 2 or more Property Landlords

Many landlords who invest in buy-to-let properties have interest-only mortgages, and there are a number of good reasons for this. The purchase of a buy-to-let property is usually for the purposes of i...

Why You Should Consider Transferring Your Property To A Limited Company

Nov 27, 2022
| Uncategorized

A transfer of a property to a limited company could offer some significant income and inheritance tax savings but each case needs to be looked at on its own merits and with careful consideration of th...

How The Latest Autumn Budget Will Affect Landlords

Nov 18, 2022
| Uncategorized

On top of the other tax rises, freezes in allowances and thresholds, landlords with property held in personal names will also pay more in capital gains tax. Landlords with property in a limited compan...

Offshore & Non-UK Companies That Own UK Property

Nov 17, 2022
| Overseas Registry

If you own property through a non-UK company, this article will serve as a valuable source of information as to how the new Register of Overseas Entities will affect anyone that fails to register in t...

OTS Latest Findings Recommend HMRC Block Implementing MTD

Nov 14, 2022
| Making Tax Digital

Previously, we published a guide on Making Tax Digital for landlords in preparation for the government bringing in new Making Tax Digital (MTD) guidance imminently. It is our intention today to...

How Does The Mini-Budget Affect Landlords?

Sep 26, 2022
| 2 or more Property Landlords

How the mini-budget affects UK landlords & our outlook on what this means for the UK property market. Table of Contents: Overall Summary Key points from the mini-budget Stamp Duty Land Tax Persona...

What Is A Declaration of Trust?

Sep 18, 2022
| Single Property Landlords

If you are in the process of creating a deed of trust then you will want to know more about just what this entails, the potential tax benefits and who you need to consult in the process of creating th...

A Complete Guide To Capital Gains Tax In The UK

Sep 12, 2022
| Capital Gains Tax

You may be subject to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) whenever you sell an additional property, shares, or other assets as Capital Gains Tax must be calculated for any gains you receive. It can be a complicat...

Rental Income Tax Guide

Aug 21, 2022
| 2 or more Property Landlords

When you let property, you are in receipt of rental income and in most cases, you will need to declare this to HMRC and pay any tax due. The actual tax on rental income will be either nothing, 20%, 40...

A Complete Guide To Tax For Landlords

Aug 1, 2022
| 2 or more Property Landlords

If you are a landlord with less than 10 properties, which you are letting out in the UK, then this guide will give you a thorough grasp of the basics of property tax and capital gains tax in the UK. W...

Inheritance tax on property

Jun 22, 2022
| Inheritance Tax

A major concern for landlords is how to avoid Inheritance Tax on property. When speaking to landlords, much like myself, they seek long-term capital growth and to supplement their current and retireme...

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