You’ve completed the build, sold the units, or refinanced to pull out capital. The deal is done but before you pop the champagne, there’s one last step that could safeguard everything you’ve just worked for: asset protection. It’s easy to assume the risk ends at completion, but many developers leave themselves exposed by failing to […]
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Feeling the squeeze on your rental profits? You’re not imagining it and you’re not alone. Since Section 24 came into effect, many landlords and property investors have seen their tax bills rise sharply, with some even losing money on previously profitable properties. If you’re wondering how to protect your margins, reduce your tax burden, and
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Running a business shouldn’t mean sacrificing sleep, time with your family, or your long-term financial future. But when you’re juggling property portfolios, multiple ventures, or expanding into international markets like Dubai, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. If you’re constantly asking, “Am I making the right financial decisions?”, “Could I be paying less tax?”, or “Where
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Dubai offers sunshine, zero income tax, and a vibrant lifestyle. No wonder so many UK business owners, property investors, and entrepreneurs are making the move. But before you pack your bags and wave goodbye to drizzle, there’s one thing you can’t leave behind so easily: your UK tax obligations. Relocating abroad doesn’t automatically mean cutting
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Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a crucial tax for property buyers in the UK, impacting both residential and commercial property purchases. With changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax in the Autumn 2024 Budget, it impacts investors, developers, and homebuyers. At GoldHouse Accounting, we are commited to helping you navigate these updates to optimise your
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The Autumn 2024 Budget, presented by Rachel Reeves in October, introduced several big changes. This will affect property investors, business owners and high-net-worth individuals across the UK. With changes to capital gains tax, inheritance tax reliefs and more, this budgets development require strategic planning to optimise tax efficiency. 1. Capital Gains Tax Planning One of
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For business owners and property investors in the UK, Small Self-Administered Schemes (SSAS) pensions are very useful. They offer a powerful, tax-efficient vehicle for retirement planning. SSAS pensions are employer-sponsored schemes. They allow business owners to gain control over their retirement funds and invest in a wide range of assets, including commercial property. With recent
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Investing in buy-to-let properties is an excellent way to build wealth, but one important decision is how to structure your investments. Many property investors are opting to purchase buy-to-let properties through a limited company. While there are pros and cons to each ownership structure, using a limited company can offer significant advantages, particularly when it
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If you’re considering investing in buy-to-let property in the UK, one key decision is whether to hold the property in your own name or through a limited company. While both options have their advantages, many investors find that holding a property personally offers a range of financial and tax benefits. 1. Lower Financing Costs One
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In this episode of Property Graduate, the applicants are interviewed by John Howard, a well-known property developer and investor. He is joined by Kirsty Parkins and Fiona Talbot, who both bring extensive experience in property and finance. The Stages of Property Graduate The journey to become Property Graduate is split into three stages: Out of
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