Property Investment – Tax Aspects

Investment in property has been and continues to be a popular form of investment for many people. It is seen as a route by which relatively secure capital gains can be made on eventual sale, income returns can be generated throughout the period of ownership and mortgage finance is covered in repayment terms by the security of the eventual sale of the property and in interest terms by the rental income.

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Statutory Residence Test

The concept of residence in the United Kingdom is fundamental to the determination of UK tax liability for any individual. The Statutory Residence Test (SRT) provides, through a series of tests, a definitive process to determine the UK residence status of any individual. That status applies for income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax purposes.

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Data Security – Data Protection Regulation – Ensuring Compliance

Due to the introduction of new accounting standards, commonly referred to as ‘New UK GAAP’, the form and content of company accounts has changed. The changes for non-small companies took effect for accounting periods beginning on or after 1st January 2015. In many instances companies will now show a different bottom-line profit or loss and a different total for net assets on the balance sheet.

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