Should non-residential SDLT rates be applied to scruffy dwellings?

‘Tax refund outfits’ have been making hay over the last few years. Their ‘game’ works roughly as follows: 1. Sift through Rightmove…

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The end of Furnished Holiday Lets (‘FHLs’) is nigh!

The final Conservative Budget in March announced that the FHL regime – which offers various advantages for individuals and companies who…

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What’s so bad about bridging loans in a section 162 incorporation?

The use of bridging loans in a section 162 incorporation have recently incurred the wrath of tax blogger, Dan Neidle (famous…

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SDLT on in specie distributions

There are often cases where it is beneficial to transfer assets from one company to another as a distribution. When property…

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Child’s occupation of ATED property can lead to a nasty surprise

The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (‘ATED’) is a yearly charge applying to high-value residential property which is held by a…

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Double trouble when winding down unwanted offshore property structures

It used to be common practice for non-domiciled individuals to hold UK residential property through an offshore company. That way, a…

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Don’t fall into the 15% SDLT trap!

The issue There is a punitive 15% stamp duty land tax (SDLT) rate for purchases of residential properties by companies for…

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Spanish property tax traps

The issue Many UK individuals own Spanish property and for many this has been a dream, the realisation of which proves…

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Part-exchange SDLT relief for property traders

The issue There is a relief for house building companies which acquire properties through part-exchange. The relief Many developers offer purchasers…

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DIY Builders may be due a VAT reclaim

The issue In these recent times of lockdown and social distancing, many a frustrated and possibly furloughed homeowner, with no pub…

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