Private Residence Relief Changes

Private Residence Relief Changes

Did you know that when you rent out all or part of your home a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) charge may apply when you sell the property? Currently, HMRC exclude the last 18 months of your ownership – even if the property is let for this time – when assessing any CGT...
Latest Changes To Private Residence Relief

Latest Changes To Private Residence Relief

In July the Government confirmed its plans to change the way that Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is calculated for properties that are part or fully let. Currently HMRC excludes the last 18 months of your ownership, even if the property is let in this time, when calculating...
Landlord Rental Income Expenses

Landlord Rental Income Expenses

If you are a landlord or have a portfolio of properties, you can claim ‘wholly incurred’ expenses against your property income. Expenses must follow the standard HMRC guidance and the expenses must be exclusively for the purpose of renting out the property. HMRC...
Tenant Fees Ban. How will landlords and tenants be affected?

Tenant Fees Ban. How will landlords and tenants be affected?

Tenant Fees Ban. How will landlords and tenants be affected? The new Tenant Fees Act comes into force on the 1st June 2019. So what is it? And how will it affect landlords and tenants? What is the new Tenant Fees Act? In a bid to reduce the charges that tenants pay...
Getting ready for the January sales & lettings bonanza

Getting ready for the January sales & lettings bonanza

Historically, the Christmas and New Year holidays see record visits to sites such as Rightmove and Zoopla, with over 1.6m properties viewed online as people escape the Christmas turkey to think about their next move. Understandably, many people are reluctant to sell...