In recent years many landlords have preferred to set up a structure of a property limited company to ease the burden of tax. Of course, this can be a good choice. However, if you are letting out a residential property through a limited company you may have other tax obligations. As a property investor, you […]
Category Archives: Landlords
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Mar
Mar
Among the announcements in the Spring 2024 Budget earlier this month was the decision to abolish the Furnished Holiday Let (FHL). This means the loss of tax breaks for that type of rental business. Did you watch the Chancellor’s budget speech? During the speech, he mentioned Hon Members from St Austell and Newquay, North Devon, […]
14
Feb
Feb
The property market for landlords has been experiencing a lot of changes in recent months. After the interest rate hikes, many landlords have been questioning whether it is still profitable to continue being a landlord. They are curious to know if the business of being a landlord is still worthwhile. Why is it difficult […]
15
Nov
Nov
In the field of the rental business, whether an expense is tax deductible will very much depend on what it is. However, the ability to deduct expenses in a property business depends on the status of your rental business. So, what do we mean by the status of the business? Well, when it comes to […]
16
Aug
Aug
Many landlords are having a difficult time right now. For many of you, it’s an anxious time due to a few things happening, like rising interest rates and new legislation. So why is it important to think about how to be a good landlord? Following the death of a young boy (Awaab Ishak) in 2020, […]
Landlords, partnerships, Personal Tax, Tax Advice, Tax Tips
How can you incorporate your property business in a tax-efficient way?
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Jun
Jun
Landlords are currently facing a challenging landscape, causing many to reconsider their decision to remain in the industry. If you plan to continue as a landlord, you may now be considering incorporating your property business. This could deliver some financial and tax advantages. But how can you incorporate your property business in a tax-efficient way? […]
06
Jun
Jun
The Renters Reform Bill initially promised in 2019 was published last month (May 2023). The government says this piece of legislation will deliver “safer, fairer, and higher quality homes, thanks to the once-in-a-generation overhaul of housing laws”. However, it is not expected that it will become law until next year. So where does this leave […]
Landlords, Personal Tax
The upcoming EPC changes for Landlords — These changes have now been scrapped – Sept 2023
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May
May
The Government has proposed a new EPC change for landlords requiring a Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) to move from E to C. This upcoming change to the EPC requirement could be expensive for landlords and needs careful planning. What is EPC? EPC stands for Energy Performance Certificate and measures the energy efficiency […]
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Jan
Jan
January is normally when so many of us start looking at our holiday plans for the year ahead. What better way to spend those cold dark evenings. A few of us even dream of having a holiday place that we can call our own. And why not? A place of our own in a familiar […]
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Oct
Oct
Rent a Room scheme was introduced twenty years ago and still remains a very useful relief when you share your home with tenants. The move was initially made to encourage you as taxpayers to share your spare space. Twenty years on we still have a housing crisis, so the relief remains relevant. So, what is […]
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