One of your clients has land with development potential. They are teaming up with a neighbour in order to jointly sell a larger combined plot, but this could lead to a double tax trap. What can you
advise to avoid this?
Published 25.05.2018
A married couple have asked for a meeting to discuss their jointly owned property portfolio. What can you suggest to help them save income tax, and how could their trading company be used to buy a
new home?
Published 01.04.2020
Since April 2020, clients have been required to pay any tax due on disposals of land or property within 30 days of completion. But can they defer the payment until later?
Published 23.04.2021
Your clients are about to sell a residential property (that their daughter has always occupied) at a substantial gain. How can a trust of land reduce the taxable gain and your clients’ inheritance
tax exposure and can the trust take effect from when the property was purchased?
Published 25.01.2023
One of your farming clients has received an offer from a property developer for the purchase of their land. What options does your client have to minimise the capital gains tax, and could a tax-free
sale be possible?
Published 19.10.2022
Since April 2020 any disposal of UK residential property where there is tax to pay must be notified to HMRC under the 30-day reporting rules. With penalties imposed for missing the deadline, which
occasions of charge might your clients overlook?
Published 30.06.2021
After numerous delays and public opposition, phase one of the HS2 project is underway, with further phases to follow in the coming years. How could this and similar projects leave your company
clients with a tax bill, and what relief is available?
Published 22.06.2018
Claims for private residence relief can become complex. Tribunal cases involving disputed claims are becoming more common. How can you use two recent cases to support a client’s claim for relief?
Published 21.01.2021
One of your clients is letting their former overseas home. This is shortly becoming vacant, and they are considering whether to continue letting or to sell. What reliefs apply to foreign property and
why might a decision need to be made quickly?
Published 21.06.2019
One of your clients intends to start buying and renovating residential properties, before selling them at a gain. They are asking your advice on whether to operate through a limited company. But what
other key issues need addressing at the outset?
Published 06.01.2022