PROPERTY
Stamp duty land tax on annexes
When purchasing an additional property, buyers must pay a 3% Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge. This applies to second homes and buy-to-let properties. However, concerns...
Moving a property from a company
When moving a property from a company, many assume the transfer must be treated as a benefit in kind or a standard sale. However, there is a more tax-efficient option:...
Buy to let through a company
With the restriction of the relief for interest paid on a buy to let property to basic rate only where owned by unincorporated entities it might be worth considering acquiring...
Loss of interest relief on let properties
With effect from 6 April 2017 interest relief will be restricted so that by the year commencing 6 April 2020 there will only be basic rate relief for interest paid on a...
Capital gains tax and gardens
When selling a property, homeowners often assume that any profit is automatically free from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) due to Principal Private Residence (PPR) relief. However,...
Property development projects
Intent is often crucial in determining how a property development project is taxed. If a property is acquired with the intention of renovating before selling for an...
Capital gains tax for second homes
Capital Gains Tax for second homes is an important consideration for property owners, especially with the rule changes introduced from 6 April 2015. One consequence of the new...
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