Tax changes drive surge in buy-to-let companies

Tax changes drive surge in buy-to-let companies

Accountants and business advisors, Whitley Stimpson, reports a significant shift in the property investment landscape as more landlords opt to register as limited companies.  This trend is driven by recent tax changes and rising interest rates, which have made...
Making Tax Digital – time to prepare!

Making Tax Digital – time to prepare!

In just over a year the first tranche of sole traders and landlords will be required by law to keep digital records to comply with the requirements of Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT). From April 2026, taxpayers with qualifying trading and property income of...
Making Tax Digital: jointly-owned property

Making Tax Digital: jointly-owned property

From April 2026, sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000 will have to comply with the Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax requirements. Quarterly updates Mandated taxpayers will need to use third party MTD-compliant software to keep digital...
Furnished Holiday Lettings regime abolished

Furnished Holiday Lettings regime abolished

HMRC has published draft legislation explaining how the abolition of the special tax rules for furnished holiday lettings (FHLs) will work. From 6 April 2025 for sole traders and partnerships, or 1 April 2025 for companies, properties currently classed as FHLs will no...
VAT on land and buildings

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.