by Incredulum on Wed Sep 21, 2011 9:54 am
Mr X contracts with Y to purchase a commercial building belonging to Y and agrees a price of £100.
Y wishes to continue to occupy the building for one year after completion of the contract - effectively a sale and leaseback. No consideration is paid for this occupation, however the price of the contract for sale is reduced to £95.
1. Is this 5k rent?
2. On the assumption that it is not - which I think is the better answer - has a property business commenced. i.e., can X claim capital allowances on the purchase cost - which can then be offset against employment income.