Capital Gains Tax Planning

HSKS Greenhalgh Taxation Services Director and property specialist Martin Tomes takes a look at tax changes to private residences for 2020/21. From 6 April 2020, HMRC is proposing three significant changes which will potentially increase the capital gains tax paid on...

Gas Safety Certificates

There are still reports of gas safety certificates being issued with incorrect renewal dates. Be alert to the fact that Gas Safety Certificates now retain their expiry date when an inspection is undertaken within two months prior to that date.This was brought into Gas...

Assured Shorthold Tenancies – Getting Them Right

There are many ‘off the shelf’ AST’s around, but many do not cover everything that you need. Be sure to seek legal advice from a suitably qualified body or legal firm.  Here are a few other things that are either legal requirements or just good practice: Take a...