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…

New Year, New Start, New Project

The start of a new year brings new years resolutions and new goals for many of us, so why is it that some things never…

Renovation: Revisiting the 5% VAT rate

Over the past few months, I’ve discussed most of the main principles of the 5% VAT rate for renovation projects. I’ll be looking at many…

Autumn Statement ‘hot off the press’ comments

Property Tax: Autumn Statement Announcements – By George! As 2015 has already seen George Osborne unveil two budgets, it is no surprise that the Chancellor’s…

AUTUMN STATEMENT 2015 – STAMP DUTY LAND TAX INCREASE

Background Although details are still being released by the Treasury, George Osborne has announced a surprising 3% additional SDLT payment on second home and buy…

The Planning Policy Christmas Present

Are you feeling Merry or are you a Christmas Grump?  Here’s a Planning Policy present for you, which might turn you into one or the…