Valuation of let property

When an individual dies everything they own is valued to calculate the inheritance tax (IHT) due on their estate. These assets include the deceased’s main home and any let properties they may own. All of the assets must be valued based on a deemed transfer at...

What is PPR Relief?

Most people are aware that generally capital gains is not payable on any gain made when selling their main home. This is due to Principal Private Residence Relief (PPR). There are conditions attached to the above and these are; the property mustn’t have been...

Property Business Expense on Cessation

Where a property business ceases there is a relief for expenses incurred in relation to the business after it has ceased. The business typically would cease where the property is no longer let or is sold. The circumstances in which this relief is available is where...

Report your sale in 30 days

A new online system for paying and declaring CGT within 30 days of completion for sales of residential property was introduced from 6 April 2020. CGT online applies to all sales of UK homes where exchange and completion occurred after 5 April 2020. Sellers who are not...