Among the various types of investments that are available to the average investor, property and real estate are considered among the most secure and reliable investments. Real estate investments are rarely subject to huge crashes, and generally appreciate in value as the years pass. Property investment has always been seen […]
Dealing with taxes is a standard necessity for landlords and property investors. It can be a tedious exercise. With the right preparation, however, you can minimize both the time and the expense involved. If you are a landlord If you are a landlord, you are directly investing in property. If […]
All good things must come to an end. That said, there is now some level of debate regarding whether or not the Stamp Duty holiday was ever a good thing in the first place. There’s even more debate about whether or not it was wise to extend it. Be that […]
It was once said that the only certainties in life are death and taxes, but while this might be true, understanding those things is not always easy, especially if you are a property investor. If property is an income stream for you, then there are a number of different tax […]
As Chancellor Rishi Sunak today confirms during the Spring Budget 2021 that the Stamp Duty Holiday deadline has been extended, we bring you reflection and commentary from some of the property industries leading figures on what they have heard coming out of parliament. Government support for coronavirus continues UK to […]
In identifying ways to cover the considerable costs brought about by the pandemic of 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has suggested a substantial raise in the amount of tax levied on capital gains. Higher-rate taxpayers will be amongst those who are hit hardest, if this report is to come to fruition. […]
Many people ask what is SDLT/Stamp Duty Land Tax and we have the answers thanks to David Hannah of Cornerstone Tax Advisors who has provided us with this short video to explain. If you buy property or land in England or Northern Ireland over a certain price you must pay […]
The buy-to-let market has become increasingly frustrating for landlords in recent years. The phasing out of buy-to-let tax relief, combined with a ban on letting fees, deposit limits and a raft of other regulations, caused many to consider whether to invest. This hesitation naturally became heightened during the lockdown as, […]
Positive news coming out of the Houses of Parliament today as Chancellor Rishi Sunak raises the threshold for paying Stamp Duty from £125,000 to £500,000 on property until March 2021. Here what the experts have to say… Tim Hyatt, Head of Residential at Knight Frank, commented: “Moving house has a […]
Whether you’re upgrading to a bigger home, investing in a BTL property to bolster your pension, or acquiring a commercial premises, chances are that the amount of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) that you pay on the purchase isn’t at the top of your priority list. Securing a mortgage, arranging […]
