Autumn Statement Summary

Today, Thursday 17 November 2022, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement.  Many were hoping his announcements would help individuals and businesses in the face of increasing costs, with inflation at a 40 year high coming in at 11.1%. Instead Hunt delivered a bleak outlook for the next few years blamed on the fallout from Global factors, …

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Tax on residential property

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How has devolution affected what property tax you pay?

How has devolution affected what property tax you pay?

First-time buyers in England, Northern Ireland – and for a short time in Wales – were the biggest winners in the most recent shake-up in Autumn Budget 2017.

Philip Hammond’s headline measure was to abolish stamp duty for first-time buyers on homes worth up to £300,000, and the chancellor didn’t stop there.

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Principal Private Residence and Letting Relief

If you own more than one property it is very important to understand your tax position prior to selling a property to ensure you aren’t caught out by an unexpected tax bill.  There are reliefs available such as Principal Private Residence (PPR) and Letting Relief.   Having an understanding of how these work could influence your …

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