SDLT and first-time buyers
Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) is payable where you buy a property in England or Northern Ireland and the amount paid is more than a
May 2, 2019
Putting property in joint name – beware a potential SDLT charge
There are a number of scenarios in which a couple may decide to put a property which was previously in sole name into joint names.
May 2, 2019
Simplified deductions where your business is based at home
Many small businesses are run from home. Where a business is run from home, household costs will be incurred which are attributable to the business.
May 2, 2019
What makes a property a residence?
Capital gains tax private residence relief is available where a property is occupied as the taxpayer’s only or main residence. The question of what constitutes
May 2, 2019
Airbnb-type lets – is rent-a-room relief available?
Many homeowners have taken advantage of sites such as Airbnb to let out a spare room on a temporary basis or their whole property while
May 2, 2019
Claiming a deduction for pre-letting expenses
For tax purposes, a property rental business begins when the first property is let. However, it is likely that the landlord will have incurred some
May 2, 2019