The Property Planet

Exploring SDLT Risks with Simon Nosworthy (Osbornes Law LLP)

Send us a textIn 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 enquiries@bhptax.law and we'll gladly get back to you. For more information about Bell Howley Perrotton LLP go to our websitehttps://www.bellhowleyperrotton.co.uk/To get in touch with Simon or Amanda their contact details can be found hereTeam (bellhowleyperrotton.co.uk)

Recent Stamp Duty Land Tax Cases with Patrick Cannon

Send us a textIn 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 ReliefUninhabitable PropertiesKey takeaways from recent high-profile casesIf 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 enquiries@bhptax.law 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 websitehttps://www.bellhowleyperrotton.co.uk/To get in touch with Simon or Amanda their contact details can be found here: https://www.bellhowleyperrotton.co.uk/teamAs 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 enquiries@bhptax.law and we'll gladly get back to you. For more information about Bell Howley Perrotton LLP go to our websitehttps://www.bellhowleyperrotton.co.uk/To get in touch with Simon or Amanda their contact details can be found hereTeam (bellhowleyperrotton.co.uk)

First Time Buyers Q&A with Amanda Perrotton

Send us a textIn 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 enquiries@bhptax.law 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 enquiries@bhptax.law and we'll gladly get back to you. For more information about Bell Howley Perrotton LLP go to our websitehttps://www.bellhowleyperrotton.co.uk/To get in touch with Simon or Amanda their contact details can be found hereTeam (bellhowleyperrotton.co.uk)

Property Market Updates and the Impact on Landlords, with Rod Turner

Send us a textWe'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 enquiries@bhptax.law and we'll gladly get back to you. For more information about Bell Howley Perrotton LLP go to our websitehttps://www.bellhowleyperrotton.co.uk/To get in touch with Simon or Amanda their contact details can be found hereTeam (bellhowleyperrotton.co.uk)

VAT update with Jane Deeks

Send us a textWe 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 enquiries@bhptax.law and we'll gladly get back to you. For more information about Bell Howley Perrotton LLP go to our websitehttps://www.bellhowleyperrotton.co.uk/To get in touch with Simon or Amanda their contact details can be found hereTeam (bellhowleyperrotton.co.uk)