Section 21 changes – should I be worried?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on September 24, 2024Section 21 changes – we consider the effect of the section 21 changes proposed by the government as long ago as April 2019.
Stamp duty and selling your house. Throwing in the garden shed?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on May 8, 2024Stamp duty when selling your house may not seem important as it’s paid by the buyer but there are still good reasons to help.
ATED return (Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings) – don’t forget!
Posted by Karen Jones on February 2, 2024Do you have a company which owns residential properties valued at over £500k? If you do, then you may have to file ATED returns (Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings) and pay additional taxes on them.
Up to 300% council tax increase on second homes
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on January 24, 2024From 2023 in Wales, local authorities can apply up to a 300% council tax increase on second homes. Will the rest of the UK follow suit?
How can I challenge a council tax band? Is it worth it?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on December 11, 2023With the Chancellor offering £150 council tax rebates to some householders, many are wondering how to challenge a council tax band.
New landlord? Make sure your mortgage doesn’t land you in trouble
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on November 15, 2023If you’re a new landlord, you need to make sure you have the right mortgage – or you could face penalties or have to pay back the whole loan.
Private Residence Relief for CGT – how does it work?
Posted by Karen Jones on September 11, 2023If you sell your main home, Private Residence Relief (PRR) means you normally don’t pay Capital Gains Tax. But there are exceptions!
Buy-to-let allowable expenses – what can you claim?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on August 4, 2023Buy-to-let allowable expenses – all landlords offset tax with expenses that have been spent on the property but do you know what’s claimable?
Joint tenants or tenants in common – letting a jointly owned property
Posted by Ian Henman on July 17, 2023Joint tenants or tenants in common – letting a jointly owned property – we look at the differences and advantages of each for BTLs.
The Residential Nil Rate Band – What Does It Mean For You?
Posted by Karen Jones on July 5, 2023Learn about how the residential nil-rate band (RNRB) and how it applies to inheritance tax (IHT).
