Tax case provides good news for landowners
HMRC vs Gerald and Sarah Lee [2023] sheds light on Private Residence Relief (PRR) to newly developed or redeveloped properties.
Top property experts honour Whitley Stimpson team
Directors and staff at accountancy specialist firm Whitley Stimpson are celebrating after being highly commended at the Ace Awards 2023.
VAT on land and buildings
When purchasing commercial premises you need to know whether VAT will be added to the price as the stamp duty land tax charge (or similar taxes in Wales or Scotland) is calculated on the VAT inclusive value.
Government consults over future of agricultural property relief
The Government has launched a consultation into the current rules around agricultural property relief from inheritance tax.
Home buyers pay less stamp duty
In September’s mini-Budget the then Chancellor announced that the entry threshold for SDLT payable on residential properties would double to £250,000 for deals completed on or after 23 September 2022. This higher threshold will apply until April 2025.
