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In this episode, Amanda Perrotton is joined by Simon Nosworthy of Osbornes Law LLP. 

Together, they explore the steps that can be taken to de-risk a solicitor firm's conveyancing department from inadvertently giving tax advice, particularly related to Stamp Duty Land Tax, to clients that could later land the firm in hot water.

We hope you enjoy the episode.

As always, if you have any questions related to Stamp Duty Land Tax or wider tax and legal questions involved with property transactions, please send us an email to [email protected] and we'll gladly get back to you.

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In this episode, Amanda Perrotton is joined by Patrick Cannon, a leading expert on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). Together, they explore some of the most notable recent SDLT cases, breaking down key rulings and their implications.

Topics covered include:

• Multiple Dwellings Relief
• Uninhabitable Properties
• Key takeaways from recent high-profile cases

If you’re involved in property transactions, tax planning, or want to stay ahead of SDLT complexities, this episode is essential listening.

As always, if you have any questions related to Stamp Duty Land Tax or wider tax and legal questions involved with property transactions, please send us an email to [email protected] and we'll gladly get back to you.

We hope you enjoy the new series.

For more information about Bell Howley Perrotton LLP go to our website
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To get in touch with Simon or Amanda their contact details can be found here: https://www.bellhowleyperrotton.co.uk/team

As always, if you have any questions related to Stamp Duty Land Tax or wider tax and legal questions involved with property transactions, please send us an email to [email protected] and we'll gladly get back to you.

For more information about Bell Howley Perrotton LLP go to our website
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In 2025, The Property Planet podcast from Bell Howley Perrotton will be bringing you a number of mini-series as we continue to share industry insights related to the tax and legal issues surrounding property transactions. One of these series will be in the form of a Q & A session.

In this first Q & A episode our focus in on First Time Buyers. Freya and Amanda of Bell Howley Perrotton will be going through a number of questions related to upcoming changes in SDLT relief for First Time Buyers, who actually qualifies for this relief, and wider considerations around purchasing a property for the first time.

As always, if you have any questions related to Stamp Duty Land Tax or wider tax and legal questions involved with property transactions, please send us an email to [email protected] and we'll gladly get back to you.

We hope you enjoy the new series.  

As always, if you have any questions related to Stamp Duty Land Tax or wider tax and legal questions involved with property transactions, please send us an email to [email protected] and we'll gladly get back to you.

For more information about Bell Howley Perrotton LLP go to our website
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We're pleased to present the next Property Planet podcast  with our superb guest, Rod Turner. 

Rod is certainly a key figure in the property industry as a leading HMO sales and valuation expert and landlord. 

We discuss the current state of the property market and in particular how it is impacting landlords and their housing stock. 

As always, if you have any questions related to Stamp Duty Land Tax or wider tax and legal questions involved with property transactions, please send us an email to [email protected] and we'll gladly get back to you.

For more information about Bell Howley Perrotton LLP go to our website
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We are delighted to welcome back Jane Deeks for this episode for an overview of what you should be looking out for on any given transaction.

The budget saw an increased VAT registration threshold to £90k.  Watch out for the running 12 month totals; make sure you comply with the 'look forward test'; recovery of VAT on a development; criteria for VAT registration, need to make taxable supplies and much more. Oh and by the way what are taxable supplies and what is exempt from VAT.

We look at the reliefs that are available? Is it always a flat 20% or what can VAT to the reduced rate of 5%.  For example 'empty homes condition' is looking at what are the criteria to get within the relief, before you commence  development.

What is the difference between zero rated and an exempt supply and how do various scenarios the impact of this?

Giving us an example of partial exemption in simple terms - a fish and chip shop with a flat above.  For VAT purposes everything comes under the same VAT number.  Apportionments are required between the taxable supplies for the fish and chip shop and the income that relates to the exempt supply of renting out the flat.  Confused - then listen on.

Jane runs us through the latest VAT cases and updates.

An episode not to be missed that simply highlights the importance of taking expert advice.

As always, if you have any questions related to Stamp Duty Land Tax or wider tax and legal questions involved with property transactions, please send us an email to [email protected] and we'll gladly get back to you.

For more information about Bell Howley Perrotton LLP go to our website
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In this podcast episode, we are once again joined by Patrick Cannon, Barrister, and a recognised expert on all things SDLT, for an industry update on SDLT and how the abolition of MDR in the recent budget will have an affect on the market.

In this episode we discuss the recent budget changes and tax tribunal cases relating to claims for Multiple Dwellings Relief for SDLT, and what is likely and unlikely to succeed; should HMRC challenge a claim.

As always Patrick's strong tax knowledge and approachable manner, makes him a Property Planet favourite, providing comment and insight in a clear and understandable way. 

A new ‘Industry Recognised’ Property Planet episode will be uploaded each month and if you have any burning questions or queries regarding any tax or legal topic surrounding UK property, then we would love you to send them in to us at [email protected], marked 'Property Planet' and we will try and include them in the next podcast. 

Link to the research material referred to in this podcast include:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/stamp-duty-land-tax-relief-for-multiple-dwellings-evaluation/stamp-duty-land-tax-relief-for-multiple-dwellings-process-evaluation-quantitative-findings-executive-summary

As always, if you have any questions related to Stamp Duty Land Tax or wider tax and legal questions involved with property transactions, please send us an email to [email protected] and we'll gladly get back to you.

For more information about Bell Howley Perrotton LLP go to our website
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Following an illustrious career spanning 45 years with previous roles at HMRC, PwC, Pinsent Masons and now with JHA LLP we are delighted to be joined by Ray McCann for this episode, where we discuss regulation of tax advisers and who can call themselves a tax adviser, promoters and DOTAS numbers.

Highlights of the episode include:

• What is a DOTAS number and why was DOTAS introduced in 2004
• What is an in-house arrangement
• Roll forward to 2024 and the requirements to disclose promoted schemes
• In the light of Spotlight 63 Property 118 have now obtained a DOTAS number for their protected scheme.  Is this the stamp of approval from HMRC or something far more serious that Landlords need to  be wary of?
• What should you be doing now?
• How we can provide you with a detailed review of your circumstances and provide you with technical and tax advice on putting you back into a regularised tax position.
• How we can engage directly with HMRC on your behalf to reach a final resolution so that you can move on with your business and your life.
• How we can then provide structuring advice for your future.

As always, if you have any questions related to Stamp Duty Land Tax or wider tax and legal questions involved with property transactions, please send us an email to [email protected] and we'll gladly get back to you.

For more information about Bell Howley Perrotton LLP go to our website
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The 31st January 2024 HMRC deadline may have passed as set out in Spotlight 63,  but our phone lines and inboxes remain open for affected landlords to contact us who are looking for independent advice.

SKS Baily Group made a blanket disclosure within the deadline which means that HMRC now have all the names of addresses of Landlords who have been part of their schemes.

OCG accountants have written to all Less Tax For Landlords Clients to confirm that the Barrister they have instructed is acting in their best interests so who is acting in the Clients best interests?

In this episode we  discuss with Elysium Law  how with a two pronged approach we can help.

• How you need to register now with Elysium Law as part of the negligence and breach of contract actions for losses that you have incurred as a result of the failed planning.
• How we can provide you with a detailed review of your circumstances and provide you with technical and tax advice on putting you back into a regularised tax position.
• What you should be doing now.
• How we can engage directly with HMRC on your behalf to reach a final resolution so that you can move on with your business and your life.
• How we can then provide structuring advice for your future.

To read more from Elysium Law on the stance taken by OCG Accountants approach follow this link

https://elysium-law.com/news/ocg-accountants-their-advice-to-do-nothing/

To contact Ruby Keeler- Williams email her at [email protected]

To contact Richard Gray email him on [email protected]

As always, if you have any questions related to Stamp Duty Land Tax or wider tax and legal questions involved with property transactions, please send us an email to [email protected] and we'll gladly get back to you.

For more information about Bell Howley Perrotton LLP go to our website
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In this podcast we are joined by Adam Craggs of RPC and Patrick Way KC to discuss the impact of receiving a nudge letter from HMRC which have become more widespread since HMRC issued their Spotlight 63 in October 2023 setting  response deadline of 31st January 2024.

Adam Craggs is a highly skilled Legal 500 Solicitor with 30 years experience in contentious tax; 16 years of which he spent at HMRC.  Endorsed as being 'phenomenally hard working with an insatiable desire to help the client' he is exactly the person you need in your corner if you are affected.

As always Patrick's strong tax knowledge and approachable manner, makes him a Property Planet favourite, providing comment and insight in a clear and understandable way. 

Listen now to hear how nudge letters come about, why they are on the increase and the impact on you and your business if they are ignored.  The flip from tax avoidance investigations under COP8 and therefore civil sanctions to tax evasion investigations under COP9 and therefore criminal sanctions is not something anyone would want to contemplate.

To get in touch with Adam his contact details can be found here
Adam Craggs | RPC

To get in touch with Patrick his contact details can be found here
Patrick Way KC – Field Court Tax Chambers (fieldtax.com)

As always, if you have any questions related to Stamp Duty Land Tax or wider tax and legal questions involved with property transactions, please send us an email to [email protected] and we'll gladly get back to you.

For more information about Bell Howley Perrotton LLP go to our website
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In this podcast episode, Simon Howley ATT (Fellow) CTA ATA AFA MIPA and I are joined by Richard Gray Barrister and Ruby Keeler Williams to discuss how Elysium Law can help you recover your costs, lost fees, and interest from a scheme promoter who has provided potentially negligent advice.  But time is ticking. 

Given HMRC have taken the unusual step in publishing Spotlight 63 and are now sending out nudge letters, information is in the public domain that you are obliged to act upon.  Adopting a 'wait and see' approach is not an option.  HMRC is very slow and cumbersome and may take many years to contact all landlords caught up in this mess. And for those that have done nothing the penalties will be severe.   

You only have 6 years to begin litigation for recovery of your losses.  That seems like a long time, but your matter needs to be reviewed, the evidence collated and the protocols followed.  This takes weeks and months.  So the take away from this episode - Act Now!

As always, if you have any questions related to Stamp Duty Land Tax or wider tax and legal questions involved with property transactions, please send us an email to [email protected] and we'll gladly get back to you.

For more information about Bell Howley Perrotton LLP go to our website
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