Author: Dora Ngoma
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What Happens to Rental Income When a Landlord Dies? Executors, Estates & HMRC Explained (UK 2025)
When a landlord dies, rental income does not automatically stop. This guide explains how rental income is taxed during probate, what executors must report to HMRC, and common mistakes to avoid.
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Airbnb, Lodgers and Spare Rooms: When Rental Income Is Tax-Free — and When You Must Declare It (UK 2025)
Not all rental income is taxable, but many people misunderstand the rules. This guide explains Rent-a-Room relief, Airbnb income, spare rooms and when HMRC still expect a tax return in 2025.
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Do You Still Need to File a Tax Return If Your Rental Property Makes a Loss? (UK 2025)
Many Landlords believe they don’t need to file a Tax Return if their rental property makes a loss. This guide explains when a return is still required, why HMRC expect it, and the common mistakes that catch PAYE Landlords out.
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How HMRC Knows You’re Renting Out Your Property: The Data Sources That Reveal Undeclared Income (2025)
A clear guide explaining how HMRC detect undeclared rental income in 2025. Covers letting agent data, Airbnb reporting, council licensing, mortgage checks, overseas data sharing, online adverts and HMRC red flags.
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What Happens If You Don’t Declare Rental Income? HMRC Penalties, Red Flags & What To Do Next (UK 2025)
A clear guide explaining what happens if you don’t declare rental income in the UK. Covers HMRC penalties, red flags, data checks, time limits, missing records and how voluntary disclosure reduces penalties.
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Do You Need to File a Tax Return After Someone Dies? Final Return vs Estate Return Explained (UK 2025)
A simple UK guide explaining when you need to file a tax return after someone dies. Covers the difference between a final return and an estate return, rental income during probate, CGT, and the records executors must keep.
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Selling an Inherited Property: Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax & What HMRC Expect (UK 2025 Guide)
A clear UK guide explaining the tax rules when you sell an inherited property in 2025. Learn how probate value works, when Capital Gains Tax applies, what records HMRC expect, and how to calculate CGT when multiple beneficiaries inherit together.
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What To Do When Someone Dies: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide (UK 2025)
A practical, compassionate guide explaining what to do when someone dies in the UK — including HMRC notifications, property issues, rental income, probate steps, tax returns, and the documents families need during the process.
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Rent-to-Rent (R2R): How Tax Works & What You Must Declare (UK 2025 Guide)
A clear guide to how rent-to-rent income is taxed in the UK. Learn what R2R operators must declare in 2025, allowable expenses, VAT traps, loss rules, and the common mistakes HMRC are now challenging.