Inflationary gains and the CGT trap
The current capital gains tax rules do not provide any relief for inflationary gains. This can mean that when an investment property or second home
The current capital gains tax rules do not provide any relief for inflationary gains. This can mean that when an investment property or second home
Rising interest rates have forced many landlords to sell up. When selling an investment property, capital gains tax is payable at the residential rates to
A would-be property investor will need to be able to fund the purchase of their investment property. They may choose to do this personally or
Where a property is purchased in England or Northern Ireland and the consideration exceeds the relevant threshold, stamp duty land tax will be payable. However,
Taking on a renovation project can be hugely appealing, particularly if the property is subsequently sold at a profit. However, from a tax perspective, it
Property is generally a good investment, and where an investment property or second home has been held for many years, it may be worth considerably
Where a person has a property portfolio, they may consider giving away one or more of their investment properties during their lifetime to reduce the
First-time buyer relief may reduce the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) that a first-time buyer pays when they buy their first home in England or
No one likes the idea of the taxman taking a chunk of their estate when they die, particularly if it will be necessary to sell
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