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Whitings are here to help in times of uncertainty. Individuals and businesses alike prefer certainty, however this is perhaps something there hasn’t been since COVID-19 and what that brought to us. Now, with a change of Government and their manifesto titled “Change” I think that we can all be certain that the uncertainty will continue.…

Issue 6 of our Property Matters Newsletter is here!   In what has been a year of change and indeed challenges we have now heard the Kings Speech and what the new government will be looking to do in this new parliament.   The headlines have concentrated upon the need for many more new houses,…

We have known since the March 2024 Budget that the abolition of the beneficial rules relating to Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) were to change from April 2025. Now however, we have the draft legislation following its publication on 29 July 2024.   The effect of the changes will mean that for both individuals and companies:…

When it comes to employment benefits and property, Whitings are here to help!   Property is affected by a large variety of direct and indirect taxes, whether that’s Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT), Income Tax (IT) or Inheritance Tax (IHT). These tax implications can be triggered by the acquisition, disposal, or…

Do you know what happens to property when a loved one dies?   Why Choose Whitings LLP to help with administering the estate? We understand that losing a loved one can be a very difficult and challenging time. It can often be a daunting process for those appointed as personal representatives with the worry and…

Don’t miss the 60 day deadline! It is now well established that taxpayers have 60 days from the date of completion to report a property disposal and pay any Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to HMRC. Those within Self Assessment must also report their disposal on the Capital Gains section of their tax return for the…

What could changes to section 21 no-fault evictions mean for the property sector?   With the new government being elected it is important to see the impact this will have on landlords and tenants. Although Labour have been in power less than a month, one of their main campaign and manifesto points was to immediately…

There continues to be an ongoing debate when buying a residential property to let out about whether to buy this personally or set up a limited company to own it. Unlike our sole trader v limited company comparisons for a trading business there is not a clear division based on profits. There are a lot…

Why do businesses get de-banked?   MP’s on the Treasury Committee have recently looked at an issue that has been creeping up on some SME’s recently and causing real problems – where your bank shuts your account without your instruction and without warning.   The committee have discovered that this has occurred 130,000 times over…

Issue 5 of our Property Matters Newsletter is one which has been influenced by the March Spring Budget, during which there was an announcement in relation to the treatment of Furnished Holiday Lettings, and my colleague Harriet Sim has provided her views on the changes that are to be made. Daniel Walker also covers what…