Tax News

Selling property without paying CGT

Author: Mark Alexander

17th January 2019, 7 years ago | 0

Two scenarios regularly pitched to me during tax planning consultations are:- 1) We want to sell some of our properties...

Meet Mark Smith (Barrister-At-Law) – Belfast LANI 16th Jan 2019

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd January 2019, 7 years ago | 0

Our Hon. Legal Counsel, Mark Smith, Head of Chambers at Cotswold Barristers will be presenting an overview of several landlords...

Freezer Shares and IHT planning for incorporated landlords

Author: Neil Patterson

23rd November 2018, 7 years ago | 0

Freezer shares provide an opportunity for owners of property companies to cap the value of the shares for IHT planning...

10 free places for Property118 readers to meet Mark Smith (Cotswold Barristers) 13th November

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st October 2018, 7 years ago | 0

Our Hon. Legal Counsel, Mark Smith, Head of Chambers at Cotswold Barristers will be presenting an overview of several landlords...

Why UK landlords are flocking to Portugal

Author: Mark Alexander

9th August 2018, 8 years ago | 88

Did you know that UK landlords do not have to pay tax on their UK dividend income from incorporated rental...

What Does “Washing Out CGT On Incorporation” Actually Mean?

Author: Mark Alexander

13th June 2018, 8 years ago | 25

A common question I am asked by landlords who are considering incorporation of their property rental business is “what does...

Online Presentation Simplifies Tax Planning Options for Landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th June 2018, 8 years ago | 0

In association with Mark Smith, Head of Chambers at Cotswold Barristers, we have put together a PowerPoint Show which can...

IHT Legacy Planning For Landlords – CASE STUDY

Author: Mark Alexander

26th May 2018, 8 years ago | 0

This case study explains how a couple could save their loved ones £2 million of inheritance tax for less than £10,000...

Section 24 Campaign Arrives in Poole

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th May 2018, 8 years ago | 4

Poole is the latest City to see the erection of a Section 24 campaign billboard. It is located just off...

Axe The Tenant Tax

Author: Mark Alexander

2nd May 2018, 8 years ago | 2

Axe The Tenant Tax was a campaign set up by landlords Chris Cooper and Steve Bolton. The main purpose of...

Section 24 Tax Reforms

Author: Mark Alexander

1st May 2018, 8 years ago | 16

Thank you for your interest in the Section 24 Tax Reforms, which will result in:- Massive rent hikes (as proven...

How do I claim back the 25% of Residential Finance cost under Section 24 when I am in a Property Partnership?

Author: Readers Question

28th April 2018, 8 years ago | 7

My wife and I established a partnership with HMRC in 2012 when we started a small business – which currently...

The best tax structure for landlords

Author: Mark Alexander

9th April 2018, 8 years ago | 0

The best tax structure for landlords very much depends on taxable income. For example, a couple who are earning say...

New SDLT Rules Can Help Smaller Landlords

Author: Mark Alexander

29th March 2018, 8 years ago | 25

A little known amendment to Stamp Duty Policy in the Autumn Budget 2017 could help 1,000’s of small landlords in...

Incorporation For Landlords In Scotland Is Becoming Increasingly Affordable

Author: Mark Alexander

28th March 2018, 8 years ago | 0

The Scottish Association of Landlords recently reported that Kevin Stewart MSP has written to the chief secretary to the UK treasury...

Landlord Reactions To The 2017 Autumn Budget

Author: Mark Alexander

22nd November 2017, 8 years ago | 41

The key headlines affecting UK landlords are:- RESTRICTIONS ON FINANCE COST RELIEF Disappointingly, there where no amendments suggested to the...

Are my wife and I a property rental BUSINESS?

Author: Readers Question

5th November 2017, 8 years ago | 6

Dear Mark The crux of the issue regarding putting BTL properties into a company seems to be whether HMRC will...

Expat Landlords Tax Planning Opportunity

Author: Mark Alexander

20th October 2017, 9 years ago | 5

This is a case study of how a couple are able to convert a massive tax headache into a £5,000,000...