As a residential landlord you’ll know that HMRC is reducing tax relief on interest you pay on loans used to buy properties to let. Transferring a let property to a company is one way to avoid this,
but is there a better alternative?
Published 19.03.2019
In October 2016 a judge blocked the “Axe the tenant tax” challenge to the government’s decision to cut tax relief on buy-to-let loans. What’s the full story?
Published 25.10.2016
Very often, property owners have more costs (loan interest etc.) than they have rents receivable. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to set off these rental losses against other income. However, there
is something else you could do…
Published 11.09.2008
In the Autumn Statement 2015 the Chancellor hit the buy-to-let sector with extra tax for the second time in a matter of months, but again corporate landlords seem to escape. Should you be considering
incorporating your rental business?
Published 10.12.2015
The Budget included a surprise attack on some landlords and yet more changes to the pension rules. What impact might these have on your tax bill?
Published 09.09.2015
Before you invest your savings in a buy-to-let property you’ll want to know what the tax situation will be. One suggestion is that you should own the property through a company. But will this really
save you tax in the long run?
Published 15.06.2012
Owners of rental businesses who borrow against their property can claim a tax deduction for the interest. This can be severely restricted where the original equity in the property was small. How can
you increase your chances of a deduction?
Published 03.10.2012
You let a residential property which you bought with the help of a mortgage. Personal tax rules mean that relief for the loan interest is restricted. As you also own a company, can you transfer the
income to it and so dodge the restriction?
Published 21.10.2020
Buy-to-let landlords and business owners may be able to reorganise their finances to get tax relief on loans to finance their hobbies and other non-qualifying activities. How does this work?
Published 05.07.2007
Phasing in of the restriction for tax relief on finance costs began in 2017/18. The next stage takes effect on 6 April 2018. What do you need to know and how can you minimise the impact?
Published 19.01.2018