After moving home our subscribers let their property to residential tenants and later to a business for use as offices. It’s now been sold. How much private residence relief can our subscribers claim
to reduce the tax bill on the capital gain they made?
Published 19.11.2021
In two stealthy moves, the Chancellor used the 2018 Budget to raise some extra capital gains tax from certain individuals when they sell their home. Could this include you?
Published 26.11.2018
Several years ago you separated from your spouse and moved into a new home. Your ex stayed in the former home, but it’s about to be sold and you’ll receive a share of the proceeds. How can you avoid
paying capital gains tax (CGT) on it?
Published 20.02.2017
You’re selling a property which you bought as your home before you were married. A friend suggests that you transfer a share to your spouse before the sale as this will save Capital Gains Tax (CGT).
Is he right?
Published 11.06.2013
Our subscriber recently married. He and his wife live in the property he owned as his home for several years. He wants to transfer a share of it to her. If they sell in a few years’ time, what will
their respective capital gains tax (CGT) positions be?
Published 07.05.2021
You sold your home and moved to a new one a few weeks ago. You thought all the paperwork was done and dusted but a friend now tells you that you need to tell HMRC about the sale or face a fine. Are
they right?
Published 07.01.2021
Our subscribers are selling their home, which incorporates an annexe. They realise that some of the gain they make won’t be covered by private residence relief (PRR). How do they calculate it and
should it be reported to HMRC?
Published 06.03.2023
A change to the private residence relief rules in April 2020 means more home owners will be caught in the capital gains tax net. Married couples who separate are especially at risk. What steps can
they take to reduce the effect of the new rule?
Published 12.12.2019
Part of your home has been used for business purposes and you’ve claimed a corresponding income tax deduction for the running costs. You’re about to sell your home for much more than you paid for it.
Will you have to pay any tax?
Published 18.04.2018
One of our subscribers is selling a property and naturally wants to keep Capital Gains Tax (CGT) to a minimum. The sale won’t go through until next tax year, but is there a way to use the current
year’s annual exemption to lower the tax bill?
Published 17.02.2011