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Here you will find all the latest news, views and helpful guides in relation to accountancy, taxation and running a business.

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23rd Jul 2026
The Hidden Tax Cost of Owning Too Many Companies Friend & Grant Accountants

The Hidden Tax Cost of Owning Too Many Companies

Setting up multiple companies to separate business interests can seem very straight forward. There are however important considerations. We explore the implications of owning too many companies.

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20th Jul 2026

Property Newsletter July 2026

Our July 2026 newsletter with updates including: Parliament Housing Committee: Reform SDLT to help first-time buyers, Will the government deliver its promised 1.5 million new homes? And finally how the Iran conflict could affect mortgage rates.

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16th Jul 2026

July 2026 Newsletter

Mandatory Payrolling Of Benefits In Kind: Phased Introduction Confirmed HMRC has confirmed that mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind (BiKs) will now be introduced in two phases, starting from 6 April 2027. This change will move the reporting of most benefits away from annual P11Ds and into real-time payroll, resulting in Income Tax and Class...

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9th Jul 2026
Financing a Management Buyout A Guide to Bank Finance, Vendor Finance and Private Equity Friend & Grant

Financing a Management Buyout: A Guide to Bank Finance, Vendor Finance and Private Equity

One of the biggest challenges in any MBO is securing the right funding package. In our latest blog we explore the options available.

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12th Jun 2026

Property Newsletter June 2026

Property news for June 2026 including - The Renters Rights act - what landlords need to know, and ways to protect yourself as a landlord. How the Renters’ Rights Act affects SDLT and will holiday lets remain popular following implementation of the act?

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12th Jun 2026

June 2026 Newsletter

Updates including the new Tax-Free Mileage Rates, Reduced Rate of VAT to eligible activities over the Summer, Dividends On The 2025/26 Self Assessment Tax Return, The New R&D Targeted Advance Assurance Scheme and a look at The Employment Status Of Professional Football Match Officials

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11th Jun 2026
Using Trusts and Family Investment Companies for Property Inheritance Tax Planning Friend & Grant Accountants

Using Trusts and Family Investment Companies for Property Inheritance Tax Planning

Inheritance Tax Planning can be an intricate process and there really is no one size fits all. We take a look at the use of trusts and family investment companies as part of your strategy.

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4th Jun 2026
How Property Owners Can Reduce Inheritance Tax on the Family Home and Rental Properties Friend & Grant Accountants

How Property Owners Can Reduce Inheritance Tax on the Family Home and Rental Properties

Property often represents a large portion of a family estate. We take a look at strategies available to reduce Inheritance Tax on the family home and rental properties.

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16th May 2026

Property Newsletter May 2026

Property updates for May 2026 including: Mandatory MTD, EPC reform delayed, renters rights comes into effect, rent trends, Landlord Registration Under Review in Northern Ireland and the Scottish Rental Market.

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