SDLT and exchanging the main residence
A supplement applies on top of the residential stamp duty rates where a person has two or more residential properties. […]
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Holiday lets and business rate
The abolition of the furnished holiday lettings regime abolished day counting for tax purposes from 6 April 2025 onwards. However,
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Taking dividends from a property company
Where a property business is operated through a company, the profits need to be extracted if they are to be
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Keeping digital records for MTD
One of the key requirements under Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) is the need to
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Jointlyowned properties and MTD
Unincorporated landlords who had combined property and trading income in 2024/25 of £50,000 or more must comply with Making Tax
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Business rate changes ahead
From April 2026, many businessesmay find that their business rates increase. This is as a result of the revaluation of
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Mansion tax
A new council tax charge, the High Value Council Tax Surcharge (HVCTS), is to be introduced in April 2028. The
New property tax rates
Unincorporated landlords pay income tax on the profits of their property rental business. This is currently at the normal income
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Property companies and the effect of rise in dividend tax rates
Corporate landlords will not be hit by the property tax rises that will apply to unincorporated landlords from 6 April
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Deductions for additional costs imposed by the Renters’ Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025. The Act is not yet in force; the
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