Commercial Property Valuation: Understanding Yields and What Drives Price
Residential property is valued by comparison. You look at what similar houses sold for, adjust for…
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Effective SDLT Rate: The True Percentage You Pay on Your Purchase
When someone says stamp duty is 5%, they do not mean you pay 5% of the…
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Finding Commercial Property Deals: Where to Look and What to Look For
Commercial property investment is often perceived as the preserve of institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The reality…
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LTT Wales: How Land Transaction Tax Works for Welsh Property
Wales also has its own property tax: Land Transaction Tax. Like Scotland, the rates and bands…
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Commercial Lease Types: Understanding Your Options
The type of lease you agree with a commercial tenant determines your income, your responsibilities, and…
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LBTT Scotland: How Property Tax Works North of the Border
If you invest in Scottish property, stamp duty does not apply. Scotland has its own tax…
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Commercial Property Investment for Beginners
Commercial property is often seen as the domain of experienced investors with deep pockets and specialist…
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Commercial SDLT: How Stamp Duty Works on Non-Residential Property
Commercial property has its own stamp duty rates, and they are lower than residential. If you…
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Scaling a Service Accommodation Portfolio
Service accommodation can be scaled from a single property to a sizeable portfolio, but the approach…
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First-Time Buyer SDLT Relief: How Much You Actually Save
First-time buyers get a significant stamp duty discount. After April 2025, you pay 0% on the…
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Managing Seasonal Demand for Service Accommodation
Seasonal demand is a defining characteristic of service accommodation, particularly on the South Coast. Summer months…
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Additional Dwelling Surcharge: SDLT When You Buy a Second Home or BTL
Buy your first home and stamp duty is manageable. Buy a second property and the tax…