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Articles including: Advantages & Disadvantages of holding property in a limited company, expected council tax rises, the outcome from the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee meeting in July and Scottish Housing tax changes.
Our September 2025 Newsletter with articles including: Adjustments for Private Use, Changes to SSP From April 2026, SDLT Be Reclaims, The Winter Fuel Payment Clawback, VAT - Retailers And Third-Party Contractors, and Artificial Intelligence – Friend or Foe?
Principal Private Residence (PPR) relief protects homeowners from Capital Gains Tax when selling their main home — but it isn’t always guaranteed. The Eyre v HMRC case shows how easily claims can be challenged. Discover what counts as genuine occupation, when HMRC may intervene, and how to protect yourself.
From October 2025, you won’t be able to access Companies House WebFiling without GOV.UK One Login, and from November, all directors and PSCs must be ID verified. Businesses that don’t act early risk delays, penalties, and even strike-off notices. Here’s what’s changing, the deadlines you need to know, and how to prepare now
Long project timelines and slow payments can cause problems with cashflow in construction businesses. We explore the pros and cons of invoice finance facilities.
Managing projects profitably is tough without clear data. Xero Projects gives real-time visibility on time, costs, invoicing, and profitability, helping you make smarter decisions, improve cash flow, and boost margins. Discover how our cloud accounting expertise can help you streamline systems and maximise project success.
Updates for August including - Legislation Day 2025 - What Was Published, HMRC’S Transformation Roadmap, the latest for Making Tax Digital, Proposed Changes To Inheritance Tax, Class 2 NICs - 2024/25 Errors
The term “new build” might sound straightforward, but for HMRC, lenders, and insurers, it can mean very different things. Get it wrong, and you could face unexpected VAT bills, higher insurance premiums, or even problems securing finance when it comes time to refinance or sell.
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