INDUSTRY NEWS AND INSIGHTS
Moving forward: Funding for engineering
A large Black Country-based Engineering company received a £150,000 business grant towards new machinery investment.
Funding growth for a property development company
A property development company from the East Midlands were delighted to receive almost £500,000 in benefits across a portfolio of products that Cap Ex Associates were able to introduce them...
SDLT considerations for Mixed Use Multiple Dwelling Relief
Our client purchased a property inside the SDLT Holiday, which contained a house, annex and a shop. Our client paid £7,500 in stamp duty land tax and became aware that...
Coronavirus: Grants and Financial Help for Small Businesses
While the hospitality, retail and leisure industries have undoubtedly taken the hardest hit, many small businesses, such as legal and accountancy firms, have also been struck by the quickly-changing consumer...
Claim tax allowances for working from home
Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, many UK employees are expected to work from home not just during the lockdown, but perhaps for the foreseeable future. One of the benefits...
Top 10 Tax Deductions for Small Businesses
Every business has the responsibility to make sure they are paying the right amount of tax to HMRC. However, each year, many business owners pay unnecessary tax because they fail...
A Guide to R&D Tax Credits
Research and Development (R&D) tax credits reward businesses for innovation and fuelling growth, offering the opportunity to transform any business. How do they work and is your business eligible for...
How to Account for R&D Tax Credits
R&D tax credits offer all UK businesses, regardless of sector, access to valuable financial support for innovation and help fuel growth to transform their business. It’s an incentive that works...
Linked Transactions – How Do They Work?
When multiple property purchases involve the same seller and buyer they may be classed a linked transaction for SDLT purposes. In this article we will explore what exactly makes a...
2022 SDLT Rates In The UK – What Has Changed?
Make sure you're on top of current stamp duty land tax rates in the UK. This guide will help make it clear what the current SDLT rates are and let...
SDLT and Uninhabitable Properties
If you are considering buying a property that you consider to be uninhabitable, it's important that HMRC agree with you the team at Cap Ex Tax can help make sure...
Student Accommodation and SDLT Exemption
If you are looking to invest in student property this guide will help you find out if your property is exempt from Stamp Duty Land Tax.
SDLT – How Can You Claim An SDLT Exemption?
When you are buying a property, there are various taxes and charges to consider. One of the most important is stamp duty land tax (SDLT). In this post, we will...
SDLT – When Are You Exempt?
As a property buyer, it's important to be aware of the SDLT (Stamp Duty Land Tax) rules and when you're exempt from paying it. In this post, we'll take a...
What is Bridging Finance and Bridging Loans?
Bridging finance is a short-term finance solution that helps bridge the gap between two financial purchases. Our article covers what Bridging Finance is and the types of Bridging loans available.
MDR? What it is and how it can save you money?
When a qualifying taxpayer buys more than one dwelling in a transaction, there is a multiple dwelling relief (MDR) which can be claimed for the stamp duty land tax (SDLT).
Advice on stamp duty land tax for student accommodation
Student accommodation takes many different forms, and whether or not a building is defined as being in the "hall of residence" category will depend on what type of accommodations it...
SDLT has raised over £8.6bn to the exchequer in the 2020-21 tax year
Following last week's publication from HMRC, it's no surprise to see that SDLT has raised over £8.6bn to the exchequer in the 2020-21 tax year in what has been an...
What is the Definition of Main Residence for Stamp Duty Land Tax
Stamp duty land tax is not charged when buying a first home. However, if you’re buying another home that isn’t your permanent residence, you will be liable to pay extra...
How to Avoid Paying Stamp Duty Land Tax
When buying a property in the UK there are many different costs involved, one of which is Stamp Duty Land Tax. The rules around this tax have changed over the...
Stamp duty – Everything you need to know
If you’re buying a property in England or Northern Ireland that costs more than £125,000 then you’ll have to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). Get the SDLT guidance you...
Stamp Duty on Annexes: How Does it Work?
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) can be a minefield at the best of times. It’s a confusing area of tax law that sees regular policy changes and affects a large...
Tax Deductions When Buying a House
Buying a new house is a joyous moment, whether you’re buying your first home or a new rental property. It is also a big financial decision, which will be staying...
Investment Property Tax Benefits
Investing in property can be beneficial for your taxes. No matter the method, there are complex financial issues involved, one of those being tax. With the right knowledge, you can...
Stamp Duty Land Tax: Residential Property Rates
Buying a new home entails a range of financial considerations, including legal fees, agent costs and, more often than not, Stamp Duty Land Tax. We take a look at the...
Stamp Duty Changes Explained
In his recent House of Commons summer address, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the Government was scrapping Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on house purchases up to the value of...
What can bridging finance be used for?
What can bridging finance be used for? Bridging finance can be used for a variety of reasons, in this article, we will outline some of the most common uses for...