Property Tax: The new rules on finance costs deductions for …

With the enactment of the 2015 Summer Finance Act we have seen the introduction of new rules which will restrict the deductibility of finance costs…

The Planning (Wales) Act

  Now that the tree and decorations are back in the attic, champagne and chocolate for breakfast is frowned upon, and the detox is well…

VAT on self-builds and DIY conversions

If you’re building a new home or converting an existing property into a dwelling, you can claim VAT on certain goods and/or services under the…

Protecting Individual landlords – Potential Judicial Review Case

  There are plans to bring a ‘judicial review’ case following the Government’s announcement in the Summer Budget 2015 for changes to taxation affecting individual…

2016 – A Year of change for Planning Permission?

So, 2016 it is then!  I wonder how many New Year’s resolutions have been made – and how many have already been broken?! One popular…

What happens if HMRC disagrees with 5% VAT?

I usually write RenovateMe blogs from the perspective of the property owner, but this blog is about the contractor and what happens if the contractor has charged 5%…

New Year’s Resolution #1: Make your Shropshire self build dream …

PICTURE CAPTION: Here’s one Shropshire Self build project to be finished in 2016. A new year’s gift to those wishing to make their Shropshire self-build…