A client has mentioned that they moved house a year ago but are struggling to sell their old home. They are also about to be seconded by their employer, firstly several hundred miles away in the UK,
then overseas. How will this affect their capital gains tax position?
Published 20.09.2022
A client would like to sell a property that is set in substantial grounds with a number of outbuildings. It has been occupied as her only residence, but she is unsure whether private residence relief
(PRR) will apply to the grounds and other buildings. What do you need to consider when advising?
Published 26.08.2021
A new client has come to you for advice about a property he has sold. He lived in it on and off during the ownership period, although there was a delay in initially completing the exchange. He had
other properties that he has occupied as his home as well. You believe some private residence relief (PRR)...
Published 20.02.2020
The Court of Appeal has issued a binding decision on when the period of ownership of a main residence begins for capital gains tax relief purposes. What is the key point, and what action do you need
to take for your clients?
Published 28.01.2020
A 2014 case offers some valuable insight into the distinction between a property that is bought with the intention of becoming a home and one where its to make a profit. What can you learn from this?
Published 24.02.2015
HMRC’s approach to private residence relief (PRR) is increasingly aggressive, especially where second homes are concerned. In what situations are your clients entitled to private residence relief and
how can you help them improve their chances of a successful claim?
Published 17.12.2015
Anyone purchasing an off-plan main residence was relieved when the First-tier Tribunal upheld a private residence relief (PRR) claim in 2017. Now the Upper Tribunal has overturned that decision.
What’s the impact?
Published 29.10.2018
A case on private residence relief illustrates the kind of evidence needed to support a main residence exemption. What should clients be compiling?
Published 26.11.2014
Property purchase is an area in which HMRC is taking more interest and transactions that look out of the ordinary may attract unwelcome compliance attention. Why do clients buying multiple properties
in stages run a particular risk?
Published 22.10.2020