When somebody passes away, their estate becomes subject to either selling or transferring ownership. The specifics of how this is done can depend on certain individual factors. If the person were a joint tenant, the other tenant would immediately claim their share. This is known as the Rule of Survivorship. […]
Paperwork, paperwork and more paperwork! Whether you are buying, selling or both buying and selling a house, you know that paperwork plays a very large role in the process. One of the more important are the deeds of a house. What are deeds, where are they kept and why is […]
In recent years it has been clear to see there has been a rise in the number of properties that are left to stand empty or have been abandoned. Such is the problem; the government has brought forward a proposal called ‘Right To Regenerate’ which would allow people to convert […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Passing on a buy to let (BTL) property to your child is an excellent investment in their future. They’ll benefit from both the value of the asset and the income it generates. However, if you have a property you’re looking to transfer, you need to be aware of the Capital […]
Even though the London property market is currently in slowdown, prices remain some of the highest in the country. This obviously puts pressure on affordability and this pressure is increased by the cost of Stamp Duty Land Tax, which can be very expensive for residential buyers and even more so […]
