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Dividing a property the right way
on 21/04/2026 20:55, by bikeabouter

Hi all, So I’m currently in the process of purchasing a property at £729,000 under a single Freehold Title which is of mixed-use. It consists of: 2 x 1 bedroom holiday flats (2nd floor) 1 x 3 bedroom flat below that (1st floor) 1 x annex to the rear with ... Continue Reading

Unable to enter negative expense on return
on 21/04/2026 14:29, by Buddy85

Hi all, I was a property landlord but have now sold up... Due to some refunds for property insurance that were paid for in the 24/25 tax year, my expenses in the 25/26 tax year are negative by a small amount. Unfortunately I don't seem to be able to enter a negative ... Continue Reading

How to give a large gift, and allow for possible IHT
on 19/04/2026 10:11, by sarah55

My mum died with nothing left in the estate other than a buy to let of which I was joint tenant, and which reverted to me by survivorship. My sibling did not benefit from any cash via the estate, though their home was also jointly owned with mum and is now theirs. ... Continue Reading

Sole trader expences
on 16/04/2026 11:44, by withoutaclue

Hi All, My wife started working as a sole trader last year after after the business she was working at closed. She now works as a barber 1 day a week in a friends salon. She travels to the salon in her own car that she has owed for many years. Can anyone advise ... Continue Reading

Transfer of property to spouse
on 15/04/2026 15:51, by Rob london

My civil partner bought a property in 2021, value £665,000. She would now like to give me a half share. What is the best way of doing this (Land registry, deed of trust, beneficial ownership)? We would like to avoid SDLT and CGT (either now or in future). Would ... Continue Reading

Taxation of capitalized gains
on 15/04/2026 07:00, by Erouan

Hello everyone, I’m currently simulating the growth of a portfolio over a one-year period using a strategy of systematically reinvesting monthly gains (the famous compound interest effect). On paper, the projections look promising, but I’m stuck on the tax ... Continue Reading

Form 17 not filed
on 14/04/2026 14:06, by Exeo

Hi, looking for some tax advise in relation to form 17. Sure I've come to the right place here so would be very grateful if someone could help us out. My wife and I jointly let out a property, which she manages and receives the rent for, and has for some time. We ... Continue Reading

Shared Ownership Property Sale
on 12/04/2026 05:52, by Hills

My mother-in-law, widowed in 1995, purchased a new property in her sole name in November 1997. In 2003, the property was transferred into three names of the mother and her two only children, as Tenants in Common in equal shares. The property continued as the mother’s ... Continue Reading