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22nd Sep 2025

Property Newsletter September 2025

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.

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18th Sep 2025

September 2025 Newsletter

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?

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18th Sep 2025
Eyre v HMRC Securing Full PPR Relief – Key Lessons & Pitfalls to Avoid Friend & Grant Accountants

Eyre v HMRC: Securing Full PPR Relief – Key Lessons & Pitfalls to Avoid

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.

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12th Sep 2025
Companies House and GOV.UK One Login What Businesses Need to Do Before October 2025 Friend & Grant Accountants

Companies House and GOV.UK One Login: What Businesses Need to Do Before October 2025

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

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4th Sep 2025
Invoice Finance in Construction How to Fix Cashflow Gaps and Scale Faster Friend & Grant Accountants

Invoice Finance in Construction: How to Fix Cashflow Gaps and Scale Faster

Long project timelines and slow payments can cause problems with cashflow in construction businesses. We explore the pros and cons of invoice finance facilities.

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28th Aug 2025
How to Use Xero Projects to Improve Profitability Friend & Grant Accountant

How to Use Xero Projects to Improve Profitability

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.

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26th Aug 2025

August 2025 Newsletter

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

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21st Aug 2025
New Build or Not How Misclassification Costs Property Developers Thousands in Tax, Finance & Insurance Friend & Grant Accountants

New Build or Not? How Misclassification Costs Property Developers Thousands in Tax, Finance & Insurance

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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14th Aug 2025
10 Business Growth Strategies to Boost Profitability and Build Long-Term Value Friend & Grant Accountants

10 Business Growth Strategies to Boost Profitability and Build Long-Term Value

Discover 10 proven business growth strategies to increase profitability, strengthen your operations, and build a saleable business.

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