Tag: Inheritance tax

HMRC targets property valuations in IHT returns

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th April 2026, 2 weeks ago | 0

HM Revenue & Customs is apparently stepping up scrutiny of residential property valuations in inheritance tax returns, with referrals to...

Marriage, civil partnerships and why landlords should not ignore the obvious

Author: Mark Alexander

25th February 2026, 3 months ago | 5

When Martin Lewis recently described marriage as the “ultimate inheritance tax hack”, he was making a technical point rather than...

The Landlord’s Legacy: Why Wills and LPAs Are Just the Beginning

Author: Mark Alexander

14th December 2025, 5 months ago | 0

Most landlords appreciate the importance of having a Will. Fewer realise that a Will alone only takes effect once they...

She Owned Seven Rentals but No Will, No Life Cover and No Plan

Author: Mark Alexander

31st October 2025, 6 months ago | 6

Case Study: How We Found An AFFORDABLE Solution. When a long-standing landlord from the South East contacted Property118, her goal...

Why Property Investors Must Act to Avoid the 2027 Pension Inheritance Tax Threat

Author: Kevin Whelan

1st October 2025, 7 months ago | 0

If you’re building wealth through property, then I’d guess your plan is to pass that wealth on to your family?...

How a Couple Rebuilt Their Property Business for Retirement

Author: Mark Alexander

26th August 2025, 9 months ago | 1

Case Study: Rebuilding a Property Business for Retirement, Control and Family Flexibility Planning the Next Phase With Purpose Mark and...

What Happens to Buy-to-Let Mortgages on Death?

Author: Mark Alexander

24th July 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Part 1: The Legal and Financial Consequences That Most Landlords Overlook When a landlord passes away, it is not just...

Some people believe in fairies but can we afford fantasy in government?

Author: Readers Question

20th May 2025, 12 months ago | 5

If you are not competent, or perhaps if you are dishonest or delusional, then you may not realise that you...

Landlords hit by stamp duty surcharge increase to 5% in Budget

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2024, 2 years ago | 45

In a move that could severely damage the private rented sector (PRS), the Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in the Budget...

UK property market poised for growth despite Budget uncertainty

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th October 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Property investors can expect a brighter outlook for the market in the coming year – despite the looming uncertainty of...

The 54.4% property wealth tax no one talks about?

Author: Readers Question

23rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Amongst all the speculation in the media about expected rises in Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Inheritance Tax (IHT), I’ve...

Tories warn of tax bombshells after Starmer’s doom-laden Budget speech

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2024, 2 years ago | 2

After a speech by Sir Kier Starmer warning that the autumn budget will be ‘painful’, top Tories say that ‘nothing...

Can a limited company be considered a direct descendant for inheritance tax purposes?

Author: Readers Question

19th March 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hello, my son is in the process of inheriting a residential property from his late grandmother’s estate. He’s exploring the...

Barry’s story – it could have been you!

Author: Mark Alexander

22nd May 2018, 8 years ago | 0

Barry’s story was written by the Mark Alexander back in December 2010. It has since been updated and re-published several...

Property Portfolio Review Spreadsheet – FREE Download

Author: Mark Alexander

1st July 2013, 13 years ago | 0

Our property portfolio review spreadsheet is now available as a free download. This property portfolio review spreadsheet calculates your rental...

So you think your property portfolio is as “Safe as Houses”!

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th May 2013, 13 years ago | 0

Property investors are passionate about building property portfolios, income and the potential for growth and take a lot of time...

Interesting Landlords Tax Question

Author: Readers Question

20th March 2013, 13 years ago | 7

Malcolm Ingham has raised an interesting landlords tax question “Our son has a mortgage on a leasehold flat which he...

Property Portfolio Review Spreadsheet – FREE Download

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th February 2013, 13 years ago | 7

Our property portfolio review spreadsheet is now available as a free download. This property portfolio review spreadsheet calculates your rental...

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Landlords advice – 10 things landlords should seriously consider before it is too late

Author: Mark Alexander

29th December 2012, 13 years ago | 4

Landlords advice – 10 things landlords should seriously consider before it is too late 1. Know when to stop investing...

Thinking about Legacy Protection as I’m getting married next month :)

Author: Mark Alexander

20th September 2012, 14 years ago | 13

I will get around to talking about legacy protection in this article but first I want to set the scene...