
Property Tax: Tax on the Sale of Residential Property
There are three major changes on the horizon which will affect the sale of residential properties. The changes are: Replacement of lettings relief with lodgers relief Reduction of the final exempt period Reporting capital gain All of the changes come into effect from...
Property Tax: Tax on the Sale of Residential Property
There are three major changes on the horizon which will affect the sale of residential properties. The changes are: Replacement of lettings relief with lodgers relief Reduction of the final exempt period Reporting capital gain All of the changes come into effect from...
Changes to the Stamp Duty Payment Window
The government has confirmed its plans to reduce the time limit for filing Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns and paying any tax due. First announced in 2015, the measure was due to come into effect in 2017/18, but was subject to a delay. The publication of the draft...
Crossing Borders: New Rules for UK Property Transactions
Following significant changes to the property tax regime, there are new rules which affect the cross-border purchase of property. In Scotland, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) was replaced by the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) for purchases made on or after 1...