Stamp Duty Land Tax Case – £34,950 Refund Refused

A  discussion of a First Tier Tribunal case seeking a refund of stamp duty land tax (SDLT); Hyman v HMRC (2019). The Facts Mr and…

Why Shrewsbury is the place for renovation property but keep …

While the backdrop of Brexit may be making some people cautious about a potential home move, the renovation market in Shrewsbury seems to be flourishing.…

Property Tax: Will your profits be subject to income or …

On the disposal of a property it is likely that a profit or loss will arise. This profit or loss will be taxable as income…

How to Maximise Your Profit from a Renovation

Buying property to make a profit is great fun as well as hard work, therefore maximising the profit you set out to make is essential. …

Why I would always pick renovation over new build

Last week I visited a friend for a bite to eat and a catch up; this friend is renting a house near the town centre.…

VAT 1614D: the FAQs

Last time I explained that you can buy certain commercial property VAT free for residential use/conversion by using the VAT 1614D procedure. You can use…

The “option to tax” and residential conversions

If you’re thinking of buying an old commercial property to convert to residential use, you need to read this blog. It will explain how you…