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The property allowance was introduced on 5 April 2017, allowing a flat rate deduction of £1,000 to be claimed against property income, in lieu of keeping detailed records of expenses. This however, raises the question as to whether individuals renting out a joint property are required to make the same claim as one another. In…

Shortly following the last autumn budget, I published a blog “CGT Reliefs – Hit with Both Barrels!”, regarding the changes announced to the Principal Private Residence Relief (PPR) and letting relief rules.   HMRC have now published a consultation document, which can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/capital-gains-tax-private-residence-relief-changes-to-the-ancillary-reliefs   The consultation period closes at 11:45pm on 1…

The charges made under the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) regime increase in line with inflation on 1 April 2019:   Property value From 1 April 2018 From 1 April 2019   £ £ More than £500,000 up to £1 million 3,600 3,650 More than £1 million up to £2 million 7,250 7,400 More…

From 6 April 2020, UK residents disposing of UK residential property will have new capital gains tax (CGT) reporting and payment obligations. The introduction of a 30-day reporting and payment window, i.e. within 30 days of completion of the sale, marks a significant change to the administration of CGT.   The changes do not apply…

In 2016, new legislation came into force which meant that councils now have a duty to grant planning permission to appropriate serviced plots as part of the ‘Right to Build’ entitlement. This was part of the government’s solution to tackling housing shortages across the country – the objective was to double the value of the…

  Borrowing to build Self-builders require more money up front than conventional homebuyers. This is because they have to buy their building plots and fund their planning applications before they can apply for any loans. Self-build mortgages tend to be interest-only as fixed-rate loans have substantial exit fees for those who change loans when the…

With only just under 6 months until the 2019/2020 ATED return filing deadline of 30th April 2019. It may be an appropriate time to consider whether your limited company may be obliged to submit an ATED return. The annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED) applies to companies which own an interest in a residential property…

A gain on sale of residential property is chargeable to capital gains tax (CGT) as follows: 18% to the extent that the gain falls within the basic rate band 28% thereafter An annual exemption is available if not utilised elsewhere (currently £11,700, rising to £12,000 in the 2019/20 tax year). Principal Private Residence Relief (PPR)…

Occupying a let property as the only or main residence at some point during the period of ownership will not only shelter the gain relating to the period for which the property was occupied as the main residence (and also that relating to the last 18 months of ownership), but will also entitle a claim…

So, you enjoyed your break in a holiday cottage to the extent that you’re considering investing to make money from a similar property of your own. Jason Jones has this advice because a Furnished Holiday Let is a special type of property business where very different tax rules apply.   These Lets can be seen…