Following on from Lucy Orrow’s article on “Incorporating your Rental Business”, I thought I would share some common misconceptions that are made by clients when discussing the subject of Renral Income from Residential Property. I don’t need to declare my rental income...
The Statutory Residence Test has been around since 2013 and has given a proper basis for determining residence status. Our client left the UK in 2012 and subsequently made a large capital gain on the disposal of shares in a unlisted trading company. This was not...
With the introduction and growing restriction of the Mortgage Interest Relief for personal rental businesses, many individuals are considering incorporating. Although there are tax savings to be had by holding rental property in a limited company, it may not be a...
4 Options Available: Giving a gift of cash Buying a property together Setting up a trust Buying through a company Giving a Gift of Cash You can make a gift to your child which if unconditional, is free from tax at the point of transfer. This will allow your child to...
HMRC have been waging a successful campaign against landlords (many of them accidental) who have failed to disclose their income. It is easier for HMRC to cross check with land registry to identify landlords who are not disclosing their rental income. In addition...
There has been a recent case going through the courts where Mr Higgins purchased an apartment in 2004 and paid a holding deposit but issues relating to the title prevented construction from starting. Mr Higgins did not therefore move into the apartment until January...
