Property Tax Advice

Property Tax Advice A firm of chartered accountants specialising in tax services for landlords and property developers. We act for both UK resident and overseas resident landlords.

We are a firm of chartered accountants with a specialist team focussed on tax services for landlords. Our fixed fee property tax service ensures that the UK tax liability of landlords is kept to a minimum, and that all your tax affairs are dealt with on time. We provide tax services to a broad range of clients, from owners of a single buy-to-let property, HMO, multi-property portfolio, serviced ac

commodation and developers

Contact us today for specialist advice, specific to you and your needs - email on [email protected]

This is exactly why early advice matters.You do not need to wait until everything is happening at once before speaking t...
22/05/2026

This is exactly why early advice matters.

You do not need to wait until everything is happening at once before speaking to someone. In fact, that is usually when tax advice becomes more stressful, more rushed and more reactive.

As this client put it:

“There were at least 3 main areas of confusion I was immediately clear about, and within our 20 min chat i got everything I needed…”

Sometimes a short conversation is enough to help you understand what needs thinking through, what your options are, and what needs planning before decisions become urgent.

If you are making property decisions and think tax advice might be needed later, it is usually better to have the conversation earlier.

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20/05/2026

Most people do not think too much about HMRC enquiries until the letter lands, and by that point, the cost is not just financial.

It is the time involved, the questions, the back and forth, the uncertainty, and the professional work needed to respond properly.

That is where fee protection can be worth having in place.

A lot of people assume an HMRC enquiry only happens if something has gone wrong. That is not always the case. HMRC can open enquiries for all sorts of reasons, and even a straightforward enquiry can take time to deal with properly.

In this video, Jess explains what fee protection is, how it works, and why it can provide peace of mind for property investors, landlords and business owners who want to know they have support if HMRC ever takes a closer look.

It is not about scare tactics. It is about being prepared.

If HMRC asks questions, you want to be able to respond properly, with professional support, without worrying about the additional accountancy fees that can come with dealing with an enquiry.

Worth watching if you submit a tax return, own property, or have more complex tax affairs.

Property tax can get expensive very quickly when the structure is wrong.Our very own Mark Barrett will be speaking at Th...
14/05/2026

Property tax can get expensive very quickly when the structure is wrong.

Our very own Mark Barrett will be speaking at The Virtual Property Exhibition on Saturday 16 May 2026, covering: Tax Efficient Structures and Getting Your Compliance Right

This is a free online event bringing together property specialists across different areas of investing, finance, planning and tax.

Mark’s session will focus on the decisions property investors often need to get right early, including ownership structure, tax efficiency, compliance responsibilities and avoiding problems that could have been prevented with proper planning.

If you are buying, holding, restructuring or growing a property portfolio, this is well worth attending.

🎟️ Free tickets available now.

Link in comments.

Please note: our office will be closed tomorrow, Thursday 7th May, while the team is out for our Away Day.We’ll be back ...
06/05/2026

Please note: our office will be closed tomorrow, Thursday 7th May, while the team is out for our Away Day.

We’ll be back and responding as normal on Friday.

Thank you for your understanding, and thank you as always for your support.

This is exactly why the right advice matters at the start.When you’re new to property investing, it can feel like there ...
29/04/2026

This is exactly why the right advice matters at the start.

When you’re new to property investing, it can feel like there are a hundred things to think about before you’ve even properly started.

How should you structure things?
What records do you need?
What does HMRC expect?
What happens when you buy your next property?
Are you doing things efficiently, or just copying what someone else told you online?

That’s where proper guidance makes a real difference.

We’re delighted to see this feedback for Shannon and the team, especially from someone just starting their property investment journey.

Property tax can get complicated quickly, but it does not need to feel overwhelming when you have the right support around you.

If you’re starting out, growing your portfolio, or unsure whether your current set-up is still right, it is worth getting advice before small decisions become expensive ones.

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LAST CHANCE TO PAY ATED!ATED, or Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings, is one of those tax rules that catches out far too m...
28/04/2026

LAST CHANCE TO PAY ATED!

ATED, or Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings, is one of those tax rules that catches out far too many property companies.

Broadly, it can apply where a company owns UK residential property worth more than £500,000.

A lot of people assume:

“I don’t owe any ATED, so I don’t need to do anything.”

That is often the mistake.

In many cases, a relief may reduce the ATED charge to nil, particularly where the property is genuinely used in a qualifying rental or development business. But that relief usually still has to be claimed by filing the correct return or relief declaration.

The reason the deadline is 30 April is because the ATED chargeable period runs from 1 April to 31 March. If the property is already in scope on 1 April, the return and any tax due are normally due by 30 April.

So, if your company owns residential property, do not leave this sitting in the “probably fine” pile.

Check whether you need to file before the deadline passes.

If you’ve ever wondered why some HMRC letters seem unusually effective, there is a reason for it.HMRC does not just rely...
26/04/2026

If you’ve ever wondered why some HMRC letters seem unusually effective, there is a reason for it.

HMRC does not just rely on rules and penalties. It also uses behavioural science to influence how people respond.

That is where the Behavioural Insights Team comes in.

This is the thinking behind a lot of HMRC’s “nudge” approach. The wording of a letter, the timing of it, even the way the message is framed can all be designed to push someone towards taking action.

Most taxpayers assume these are just standard admin letters.

They are often much more deliberate than that.

That does not mean every letter is a sign of a serious problem. But it does mean they should not be ignored, especially where HMRC may already hold information that suggests something needs checking.

I’ve written a short piece explaining what HMRC’s Behavioural Insights Team actually is, how this approach works, and why it matters for taxpayers.

I’ll put the link in the comments.

25/04/2026

UK tax receipts have hit a record £939bn.

That sounds like a Westminster headline, but it has very real consequences for SMEs.

Higher employer costs, VAT pressure, frozen thresholds, corporation tax, dividend planning, cash flow, and hiring decisions. It all feeds into the same point:

Business owners need to be much closer to their numbers than they were a few years ago.

We’ve written a practical breakdown of what the record tax take actually means for SMEs and directors and what businesses should be reviewing now.

Read the full blog on our website. (Link in Top Comment 👇)

Setting up a new holding company as part of a group reorganisation? Do not assume the tax side will just “follow”.A lot ...
22/04/2026

Setting up a new holding company as part of a group reorganisation? Do not assume the tax side will just “follow”.

A lot of restructures look straightforward on paper.

Shareholders swap shares, a new parent company is inserted, and the group is reorganised under a new holding company.

Commercially, that can make perfect sense.

Tax-wise, it is not something to treat casually.

Without the right treatment applying, a share-for-share exchange can trigger tax consequences you were not expecting. And where HMRC thinks anti-avoidance rules may be relevant, the position can become far less straightforward than many business owners realise.

That is exactly why HMRC clearance matters.

It helps provide certainty that the proposed reorganisation will be treated as intended, rather than being challenged later as a taxable disposal or recharacterised in a less favourable way.

Why it matters:
- it can help prevent unexpected CGT exposure
- it reduces uncertainty before the transaction goes ahead
- it shows a sensible approach to tax risk and governance
- it can help avoid future issues during a sale, investment round or wider restructure

Too many people assume clearance is only needed for aggressive tax planning.

It is not.

In many perfectly commercial reorganisations, it is simply the prudent thing to consider before changes are made.

If you are thinking about inserting a new holding company as part of an amalgamation or wider group restructure, get advice before the paperwork is done.

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21/04/2026

Own UK residential property through a company? Don’t ignore ATED.

We originally posted this just over a month ago to give everyone plenty of time to take care of this, however - this is your final reminder, the deadline now looms!

The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) can apply where a UK residential property worth more than £500,000 is held by a company or certain other structures.

Even where no ATED is due, a return may still be needed if relief is being claimed - and that is the bit many people miss.

In this short video, Mark explains the key points, who needs to pay attention, and why leaving it too late can cause problems.

Watch the full video on YouTube - link in the top comment.

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