There have been numerous changes in recent years that have impacted the profitability of let property for landlords. As well as the changes to the tax treatment of mortgage interest, rises in interest...

Mar 31, 2023
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In relation to income from short-term property letting, HMRC has recently launched a One to Many (OTM) letter campaign. In the letter, it is stated that HMRC’s records indicate that the individu...

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

Mar 30, 2023
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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...

A Short Guide To Sharia Mortgages

Mar 21, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...

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...

Why You Should Consider Transferring Your Property To A Limited Company

Nov 27, 2022
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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
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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...

Should I change my BTL Limited Company Year End?

Apr 12, 2022
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Is your BTL limited company year-end making life difficult for you? Unlike personal tax, for which we all file a tax return to the 5th April each year, limited companies file accounts based on account...

Your BTL Limited Company and Director’s Loan Account

Apr 7, 2022
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What is a director’s loan account and how does it work in your BTL limited company? It’s a common question and one that often confuses landlords with a BTL limited company. So here’s our take on tryin...

What has the Spring Statement done for landlords?

Mar 24, 2022
| 2 or more Property Landlords

So what has the Spring Statement done for landlords? In short, not much. Indirectly, the measure to cut the VAT on materials such as solar panels, heat pumps and insulation will help if you were think...

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