You recently moved to a new home which has land and outbuildings suitable for commercial use. You’re going to relocate your company there and charge it rent as a tax-efficient way of extracting
profit. Will it have to pay stamp duty land tax (SDLT)?
Published 19.05.2022
Mr Darling reckons that doubling the Stamp Duty Land Tax nil rate band will give a boost to the property market. He could be right, but his proposal comes with plenty of strings attached. What are
they and is there a way to cut them?
Published 12.04.2010
If you’re planning the purchase of your first home, or are a parent intending to help with the financing, the new stamp duty land tax relief is good news. However, one wrong step and it could be
lost. What traps should you watch for?
Published 22.12.2017
The Chancellor unveiled a few surprises in his Autumn Statement 2015 aimed at the second homes market and business funding. How might these affect you?
Published 10.12.2015
Despite HMRC’s best efforts, tax schemes often use legitimate and ingenious ways to reduce taxes. One such scheme that’s been around for a while involves selling a property by raffle or lottery. Is
this something worth considering?
Published 14.09.2018
You want to transfer ownership of your business premises from your company to yourself. You’ve heard that it can be done using a dividend in specie. What is this and are there any tax advantages to
it?
Published 03.12.2015
Stamp duty land tax (SDLT) rates differ depending on whether the land or building you’re buying is for business or residential use. A solicitor can handle the admin but what checks should you make to
ensure you’re paying the right amount of SDLT?
Published 30.10.2019
Your son has a job placement lined up for when he finishes university next year. You want to buy a property so that he has accommodation for next term and when he starts his job. Will you have to pay
the 3% SDLT surcharge?
Published 31.03.2017
You want to move to a bigger home but the mortgage borrowing limits are proving a problem. Your company could instead buy it or provide cash, but what are the tax consequences?
Published 07.07.2016