Category: Property & Real Estate Taxation
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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.
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Rental Losses Explained: How UK Landlords Can Use and Carry Forward Losses (2025 Guide)
A simple guide explaining how rental losses work for UK landlords in 2025. Learn how losses are calculated, when you can carry them forward, what HMRC won’t allow, and the common mistakes that cause landlords to lose valuable tax relief.
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Receiving Inheritance from Abroad – What UK Residents Need to Know
A clear guide for UK residents who receive inheritance from abroad. Learn when UK tax applies, how domicile affects IHT, and what income or gains you may need to declare when inherited assets start generating money.
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How the 10-Year and Exit Charges Work on Trusts (Including 18–25 and Disabled Beneficiaries)
Understanding the 10-year and exit charges on trusts can be confusing. This article explains how they work in plain English — including the rules for 18–25 and disabled beneficiary trusts — and what trustees need to do to stay compliant with HMRC’s inheritance tax rules.
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Selling a Buy-to-Let Property – CGT Explained (UK 2025)
Selling a rental property can trigger Capital Gains Tax. This guide shows exactly how to calculate the gain, what costs you can deduct, and how to plan your sale to stay compliant.
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Limited Company or Personal Name: Which Is Better for Rental Property in 2025?
Many Landlords assume a limited company saves tax — but Section 24, dividend tax and the new 5% SDLT surcharge change the maths. Learn when company ownership helps and when it doesn’t.
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Transferring a Property After Separation: What Tax Applies When You’re Not Married
When property changes hands between unmarried partners, both CGT and SDLT can apply — even if no money changes hands. Learn what the rules are and how to plan before transferring.
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Selling a Property You Own With Your Ex – What You Need to Know About Tax and Legal Costs
Selling or buying out a property after divorce? Learn how court orders, CGT, SDLT, and hidden costs can change what you owe — and when the “no gain/no loss” rule applies.
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Gifting Property to Your Children (UK 2025/26) – Full Guide
This complete five-part guide explains everything you need to know about gifting property to your children in the UK — from Capital Gains Tax and Inheritance Tax to the 7-year rule, Gift With Reservation, and trust-based planning options.