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After months and months of debates, discussions and quite possible arguments, it seems like we are now still nowhere nearer to knowing if (or possible not) Brexit will occur on October 31st 2019. With this in mind, as a tax adviser, many of...

Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED)ATED is an annual return and a charge on companies and certain other entities who own dwellings. This is required at the point of purchasing a house worth over £500k, and then every year after. Various...

Whether you’re an experienced investor or a first-time landlord looking to dip your toe into the market for the very first time, VAT can be a complex and often confusing issue. In this article, we’ll look at some of the ways in which VAT can...

Taxation… it’s one of those things that nobody really likes to face head on, but of course it often becomes extremely important to understand the rules (and changes to rules) to ensure that you are best equipped to plan for the future. In...

In recent years, HMRC have used a number of campaigns and amnesties to target particular groups of taxpayers.  Usually for a defined period of time, taxpayers who fall within that group have a period of time to come forward to rectify their...

So whether you’re new to the property game or you’re a seasoned investor looking to broaden your portfolio, it’s worth doing a little homework before signing on the dotted line. To help you make up your mind, we’ve compiled a list of five...

The buy-to-let market is changing, and, with a raft of government reforms introduced over the past few years, including new laws for private landlords and changes in taxation, it’s more important than ever to stay informed. So, whether you’re...

How Have Recent Regulatory Changes Affected the Buy-To-Let Property Market? In 2016, landlords in the UK suffered a blow when George Osborne introduced sweeping changes to the buy-to-let property market. Plans to increase stamp duty and scrap...

Knowing what is required and what the options are allows lenders to plan and prepare their business for a future event.Below are the main accounting policies that are most likely to impact lenders.Profit and Loss Accounts for lendersRevenue...

Key Points:It is now more important than ever to ensure your tax affairs are up to date. Government systems are much improved and offer greater visibility on individuals who are not up to dateIf you have only recently acquired a rental...

Over the past few years, landlords have been hit with a host of new regulations. Changes to mortgage tax relief and an increase in stamp duty have seen profits from buy-to-let properties dwindle, causing some landlords to sell up and quit the...

We are seeing more and more people come forward to declare rental income that previously had not been included on their tax return. More often than not, this is being triggered by letters sent out by HMRC.HMRC now have direct access to HM...