Anya Augustine, Author at GoldHouse Accounting

SDLT, VAT & ATED: The Hidden Taxes When Buying Property for Development

You’ve found a promising site, the numbers look good, and your architect loves the potential. But before you exchange contracts, there’s one thing that can quietly undermine your entire development profit: taxes you didn’t plan for. Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), VAT, and ATED are often overlooked or misunderstood – and for property developers, they […]

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Dubai-Based? Here’s How to Invest in UK Property Tax-Efficiently

Dubai, Property Investors / Anya Augustine

If you’re living in Dubai and thinking of investing in UK property, you’re not alone and you’re not wrong to want clarity. From navigating UK taxes to finding the best structure, it can feel like a minefield. But with the right strategy, you can unlock stable income, long-term wealth and smart tax benefits, all from

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How Joint Ventures Work in Property Development (& Tax Traps to Avoid)

Property Developers / Anya Augustine

Joint ventures can be the key to unlocking bigger, better development projects but they can just as easily derail your finances if you don’t get the structure right. Whether you’re bringing in funding, land, or expertise, JVs offer serious potential when done correctly. But with that potential comes complexity. At GoldHouse Accounting, we work with

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What is Capital Gains Tax and How Can Property Investors Reduce It?

Property & Tax, Property Investors / Anya Augustine

Selling a property for profit sounds great… until the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) bill arrives. Many investors are caught off guard by how much of their return gets swallowed up by tax. If you’ve ever thought, “there must be a smarter way to manage this”, you’re right. At GoldHouse, we help UK and international property

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Landlord Accounting: What You Need to Track and Why

Property Investors / Anya Augustine

Landlord life can be lucrative, but it can also be chaotic. You’ve got rent payments coming in, repair costs flying out, tax deadlines creeping closer and the constant worry that something important might slip through the cracks. Sound familiar? If you’re a property investor or landlord trying to get on top of your finances, this

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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Using a SSAS Loanback

SSAS Pensions / Anya Augustine

Thinking about using your SSAS to fund your business? You’re not alone. A SSAS (Small Self-Administered Scheme) loanback is one of the most powerful tools available to UK business owners, offering tax-efficient access to capital while keeping wealth inside your pension structure. But with great power comes strict rules. One wrong move could trigger heavy

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How to Analyse a Commercial-to-Resi Deal: Does It Really Stack Up?

Property Developers / Anya Augustine

Commercial-to-residential deals look good on paper. “Bought cheap, converted fast, instant uplift, thank you very much.” And then reality shows up with a hi-vis vest, a spreadsheet and a surprise invoice. If you’re serious about building wealth through property, you need a clean, repeatable commercial to residential deal analysis process. One that tells you, quickly,

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Should You Invest in Commercial Property?

Property Investors / Anya Augustine

If you’ve built a portfolio of residential buy-to-lets or you’re sitting on retained profits in a company, you might be wondering whether commercial property is the next smart step. At GoldHouse, we support investors across the UK and Dubai who are ready to scale strategically, reduce tax liability and build wealth that lasts. Commercial property

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Can You Use a SSAS for Your Family Business?

Business, SSAS Pensions / Anya Augustine

Running a family business means thinking long-term. It’s about building something that lasts – protecting wealth, supporting future generations and keeping things in the family. But that kind of legacy planning takes more than just good intentions. It requires the right financial structure. A SSAS (Small Self-Administered Scheme) is one of the most powerful and

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Top 10 Mistakes Property Investors Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Property Investors / Anya Augustine

Property investing can be one of the most powerful ways to build wealth but only if it’s done strategically. Whether you’re building a portfolio, flipping properties or setting up a limited company, small missteps can lead to big costs. We’ve seen investors lose money, miss opportunities or face unexpected tax bills, all from avoidable mistakes.

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Anya Augustine

SDLT, VAT & ATED: The Hidden Taxes When Buying Property for Development

Dubai-Based? Here’s How to Invest in UK Property Tax-Efficiently

How Joint Ventures Work in Property Development (& Tax Traps to Avoid)

What is Capital Gains Tax and How Can Property Investors Reduce It?

Landlord Accounting: What You Need to Track and Why

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Using a SSAS Loanback

How to Analyse a Commercial-to-Resi Deal: Does It Really Stack Up?

Should You Invest in Commercial Property?

Can You Use a SSAS for Your Family Business?

Top 10 Mistakes Property Investors Make (And How to Avoid Them)

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