- Recommend the appropriate structure for commercial and residential property ownership and disposal.
- Quantify the impact that reduced income tax relief on finance costs for buy to let landlords will affect your particular situation and the options available.
- Assess the impact of tax changes and the availability of tax reliefs.
- Work with you to ensure that gains are maximised and tax is mitigated where possible.
- Ensure options to tax are in place where appropriate and the VAT treatment of transactions is correct.
- Minimise exposure to SDLT and utilise tax relief where available.
- Formulate appropriate strategies to maximise the wealth passed down to beneficiaries and minimise exposure to IHT.
- Prepare and file CGT returns on property disposals within the deadline of 60 days from completion.
Why Choose Gilberts Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers for Property Tax Advice?
Whether you’re a residential landlord, commercial investor or property developer, our team provides expert tax advice to help you structure, manage and grow your portfolio efficiently. We work with you to ensure your investments are aligned with your personal and financial goals.
Choosing the right ownership structure is key to minimising tax and maximising flexibility. We help you assess the most tax-efficient options for buying, holding or disposing of residential and commercial properties, always with your long-term plans in mind.
Tax legislation continues to evolve, especially for buy-to-let landlords. We’ll help you understand the implications of reduced income tax relief on mortgage interest and explore suitable strategies to protect your income and cash flow.
From managing Capital Gains Tax on disposals to minimising future Inheritance Tax exposure, our team provides proactive planning to reduce your overall tax liability. We also prepare and file Capital Gains Tax returns within the required 60-day window to ensure full compliance.
Navigating VAT on property transactions and Stamp Duty Land Tax can be challenging. We advise on “option to tax” strategies and ensure all transactions are treated correctly, helping you avoid costly mistakes and benefit from available reliefs.
With clients across St Albans, Hertfordshire, Greater London and the Home Counties, we’re proud to be a go-to adviser for landlords and property owners. Our partner-led approach ensures you always receive senior-level insight tailored to your specific property goals and tax position.
Why Trust the Team at Gilberts Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers?
At Gilberts Chartered Accountants & Business Advisers, our team of experienced partners and senior accountants in St Albans take the time to understand your situation and provide a personal and trusted service. Whether you require accounting compliance, accounts preparation, VAT returns, taxation or tax-related services, business advice, business planning or strategic consulting, we can help take control and drive your business forward.
Richard Hattrell
Partner
Amanda Ruggles
Partner
Luke Parker
Partner
William Davy
Partner
