Tag: Property tax planning
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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.
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Alternatives to Gifting Property – Trusts, Joint Ownership & Insurance
Gifting property can trigger big tax bills. Discover practical alternatives — trusts for control, joint ownership for flexibility, and life-insurance planning to cover Inheritance Tax — explained clearly for UK families.
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Gift With Reservation – Why Living in a Gifted Property Can Backfire
If you gift your home but continue living in it rent-free, HMRC may treat it as still yours. Learn how the Gift With Reservation rule works — and how to avoid losing Inheritance Tax relief.
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Inheritance Tax and the 7-Year Rule – What You Need to Know
The 7-year rule can remove gifts from your estate for Inheritance Tax, but only if you survive long enough — and don’t keep using the property. Learn how taper relief and HMRC’s “gift with reservation” rules apply.
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Capital Gains Tax on Gifting Property Explained (2025/26)
Gifting property isn’t always tax-free. HMRC treats it as a sale at market value, meaning you could owe Capital Gains Tax even when you give it away. Learn how CGT works, what reliefs apply, and how to plan ahead.
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What Counts as a Gift in the Eyes of HMRC?
Many parents want to share property with children during their lifetime to avoid disputes later. But HMRC has strict rules on what counts as a gift. Learn how Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax and the settlements rule apply, and avoid costly mistakes when gifting or transferring property.