From 1 November 2018 property service companies will no longer be able to use HMRC’s concession to exempt certain types of supply. As a landlord how might this affect you?
Published 27.09.2018
If you rent your premises then, directly or indirectly, you could be paying VAT on the costs which your landlord incurs and passes on to you. But are you entitled to reclaim any of it?
Published 04.04.2014
Where a commercial property is VAT-exempt, you don’t have to charge VAT on rent. However, you’re making costly improvements and the exempt status means you won’t be able to reclaim the VAT on these
costs. Is there a solution?
Published 11.07.2012
It’s no secret that the buy-to-let market has recently been targeted with increased and additional taxes. However, some landlords might be overlooking a tax-saving opportunity. What’s involved?
Published 07.07.2016
You have planning permission to convert an empty commercial property into flats. You haven’t decided whether to let or sell the property when they are completed. Are there any VAT pros or cons that
might affect your decision?
Published 06.01.2022
Renting out residential property is an exempt supply, which usually means you can’t reclaim any of the VAT you’ve paid on running costs. But if you’re already VAT registered, might there be a way to
get around this rule?
Published 31.05.2011
You personally own a buy-to-let property and you also own a company. The rules don’t allow you to reclaim the VAT paid on your property letting costs. How can you use your company to reclaim the VAT?
Published 19.10.2022
Your business is moving and you’re thinking of buying the new premises in your personal name, but there’s a possible drawback. Might personal ownership prevent recovery of VAT on costs relating to
maintenance and improvement of the property?
Published 06.02.2024
You need to extend your business premises. The trouble is that while the landlord has granted permission you’ll actually pay for the work. As your business will benefit you’re okay with this, but can
you recover the VAT on the cost?
Published 20.02.2017
Doing up a property as a buy to let can be expensive. But in some situations you can lower the cost by using tax breaks that reduce the VAT. What are these and how can you take advantage?
Published 11.04.2014