Inheritance Tax

Why Landlord Incorporation Became Popular But Now Demands Extreme Caution

Author: Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

16th August 2025, 1 year ago | 2

The Rise of Landlord Incorporation and Why It Became So Popular Landlord incorporation is not a new concept, but the...

Inheritance Tax for Landlords | Pay the Bill Without Breaking Up the Portfolio

Author: Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

14th August 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Inheritance Tax is a permanent risk for landlords, and it tends to strike at the worst possible time. Executors face...

Case Study: How Martin Escaped a Hybrid LLP and Built a Family Investment Company

Author: Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

5th August 2025, 1 year ago | 1

When “Martin” (not his real name) came to us, his voice carried the kind of exhaustion we often hear from...

Protecting Your Legacy: How to Navigate the New Inheritance Tax Rules on Pensions

Author: Kevin Whelan

5th December 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Autumn Budget has introduced a major shake-up in inheritance tax (IHT) rules for pensions. These changes could significantly impact...

Building a Family Investment Company: How Mr & Mrs A Secured Their Legacy

Author: Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

24th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A Family Legacy, Built on Expertise … When Mr & Mrs A embarked on their property investment journey, they were...

Meet Landlord 4: Adam’s Story – Scaling Up Smart and Strategically

Author: Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

12th September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

In the original Great Landlord Debate article, we explored three very different approaches to the UK property market. One landlord...

The Great Landlord Debate: Flee, Flourish or Pivot? Three Landlords, Three Very Different Stories

Author: Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

11th September 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Being a landlord in the UK these days feels like standing at a crossroads. On one side, you’ve got landlords...

Download the Ultimate Guide to Landlord Tax Planning – Updated for 2024!

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

It has now been nearly five years since we first published our eBook “The Ultimate Guide To Landlord Tax Planning“....

Stamp Duty on a block of 10 flats

Author: Readers Question

6th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

I’m looking to buy a block of 10 flats and I’m a bit confused about how much SDLT I will...

An Introduction To Strategic Tax Planning For UK Property Investors

Author: Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

10th May 2024, 3 years ago | 0

Before you buy another investment property you need to understand this … The correct ownership structure is a vital ingredient...

Retirement, business continuity, succession and legacy planning

Author: Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

13th April 2024, 3 years ago | 0

Are you ready to embark on a journey that not only secures your property rental business but also your future?...

Property118 and Cotswold Barristers Rebuttal of Dan Neidle’s Allegations

Author: Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

3rd October 2023, 3 years ago | 22

Kings Counsel has confirmed the correctness of our approach to incorporation. Why we have only published a holding response to...

Property Sourcers Deal Corner

Author: Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

9th July 2023, 3 years ago | 0

Recently, we had the privilege of participating in a live online event alongside a group of 75 UK Property Sourcers...

Why so many landlords have waited until now to incorporate their property rental businesses

Author: Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

7th July 2023, 3 years ago | 10

These are the top six reasons why so many landlords have waited until now to form a Limited Company and...

Unfair UK taxation of privately owned rental PROPERTY businesses

Author: Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

7th March 2023, 4 years ago | 18

I’ve written this post in response to an article that appeared this weekend in The Guardian entitled “Landlords accused of...

HMRC and Family Investment Companies

Author: Mark Alexander - Founder of Property118

17th February 2023, 4 years ago | 9

In 2022 there were over 50,000 property investment companies formed in the UK but less than 1% of them were...