In the UK, it is a general rule that as a landlord, you are only taxed on your net rental profits rather than your total rental earnings. You can calculate your net rental profits through this formula: Net Rental Profit = Gross Rental Income – Allowable Expenses It is crucial to know exactly which costs […]
Landlord Capital Gains Tax Explained
If you are a landlord in the UK, and are thinking about selling your property, an essential part of this process includes assessing the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) applied to your sale. CGT is calculated only on the Profit made from selling your property, not on the full sale price. Due to this, it is […]
Rental Income Tax: A Landlord’s Guide to Taxable Rental Income in the UK
As a landlord, you have to pay various types of taxes subjected to your properties. One of these taxes is subjected to rental income as well. All rental income that you earn from your UK properties is taxable and has to be reported to HMRC through the Self-Assessment system. Whether you’re a first-time landlord or […]
Tax Benefits and Pitfalls of Buying Property Through a Limited Company
In recent years, the trend of buying properties through a limited company has grown and has become very popular among landlords and property investors. This trend is especially appealing to people who want to optimise their tax position and build an expandable property portfolio. Even though using this process can be beneficial, one can not […]
6 Strategies on How to Avoid Stamp Duty Legally
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a government tax on property purchases in England and Northern Ireland, applied when the transaction price exceeds a certain threshold. It is one of the most significant upfront costs for property buyers in the UK. It often adds thousands of pounds to the overall expense for said buyers. There […]
What is the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme, and how does it work?
What Is the Non-Resident Landlord Scheme? The Non-Resident Landlord Scheme (NRLS) is a UK tax system which is designed to ensure that landlords who live abroad pay taxes on their rental income from their UK properties. This scheme is managed by HMRC, and it requires letting agents or tenants to deduct basic rate tax (20%) […]