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Holiday lets – Business rates or council tax?
If certain tests are met, a holiday let may fall within business rates rather than council tax. Read this article to find out how a property qualifies and why this can be beneficial.
SDLT and linked transactions
Special rules apply to work out the SDLT payable where there is more than one purchase between the same buyer and the same seller. Read this article to find out how SDLT is calculated under the linked transaction rules.
Incorporating your property business
Read this article to find out the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating your property business.
The SDLT supplement and changing your main residence
The SDLT supplement does not apply where a taxpayer exchanges their main home, even if they have two or more residential properties. Read this article to find out more and how to claim a refund if the new residence is purchased before the old one is sold.
VAT and DIY housebuilders
DIY housebuilders can reclaim the VAT on building materials that they buy and which are used in the construction of their home. Read this article to find out when a claim can be made and how.
Which home is the main residence?
Where a taxpayer or a married couple or civil partners have more than one residence they can choose which is their main residence for capital gains tax purposes. Read this article to find when a nomination must be made and when it can be varied.