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Election to average occupation of FHLs

Election to average occupation of FHLsIf you let a property as furnished holiday accommodation it qualifies for preferential tax treatment if various conditions are met. One condition requires that the property is let for a minimum number of days eac... Read more
 
 

Nominating a main residence election

Nominating a main residence election If you own two or more properties which you use as homes, say your main house and a holiday home, you can choose which qualifies as your main residence for capital gains tax private residence relief.More than oneT... Read more
 
 

Capital allowances election for fixtures in buildings

Capital allowances election for fixtures in buildingsWhen a commercial building is sold the seller and the purchaser can agree to apportion part of the price to fixtures which qualify for capital allowances, i.e. plant, machinery and integral feature... Read more
 
 

CGT schedule of capital enhancements

CGT schedule of capital enhancements The cost of enhancing an asset, such as structural alterations or improvements to a property, is a capital expense. The cost of the enhancement is deductible when calculating the capital gain or loss following the... Read more
 
 

Chattels checklist

Chattels checklistAnything moveable that is sold with a property is generally not considered to be part of it and so is not subject to stamp duty land tax (SDLT). The purchaser will save SDLT by allocating any of the purchase price to chattels. Equal... Read more
 
 

Rental business employee's job description

Rental business employee's job descriptionYou can claim a tax deduction for the cost of paying someone, including a spouse or civil partner, to manage a property you let. HMRC may ask for details of their role so you need to justify paying them. Wage... Read more
 
 

Licence agreement (commercial property)

Licence agreement for commercial propertyThere are various reasons why you might not want to offer someone a lease over a property. A licence to occupy land or buildings, unlike a lease, does not convey exlusive right over the property. licence agree... Read more
 
 

Deed of trust for property

Deed of trust for propertyIf you let property which is owned jointly the rental income is taxed on each of the owners equally. However, a deed of trust can be used to transfer some or all of the beneficial entitlement from one joint owner to the othe... Read more
 
 

Capital allowances for fixtures in buildings record

Capital allowances for fixtures in buildings recordSince April 2014 it has been crucial for prospective buyers of second-hand commercial buildings to ensure that the seller has allocated their expenditure on fixtures to a capital allowances pool befo... Read more
 
 

Property management company contract

Property management company contractCompany tax rates are lower than those for individuals, so it might make sense to divert some of your rental income from properties you own personally into your own property management company. In order to avoid a ... Read more
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