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Should I rent my property through a Limited Company?
For landlords and property investors, one question continues to come up time and time again: should I own a rental property personally, or through a limited company? But the answer is rarely straightforward. For some landlords, purchasing or holding property through a company can create tax efficiencies and support long-term growth plans. For others, personal...
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What You Need to Know About the Second Payment On Account – Due 31 July 2026
Amid continuing economic uncertainty, many Self Assessment taxpayers will be concerned about managing tax bills and cash flow. This is particularly important with July payments on account looming. Does this affect me? If you are a self-employed professional, business owner or landlord who completes Self-Assessment tax returns, this will affect you. The basics The deadline...
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Construction retentions come under the spotlight
03 June 2026 - Scrutton Bland

Is your construction business ready for its first audit?
03 June 2026 - Stewart Halton

What have Ronseal and Heinz got to do with property finance?
03 June 2026 - Scrutton Bland

Why building a property empire also builds an Inheritance Tax problem
03 June 2026 - Helen Kent-Woolsey

UK Construction in Q1 2026: fragile confidence, and an uneven recovery
03 June 2026 - Ben Cussons

Could your LLP structure be jeopardising your Inheritance Tax relief?
02 June 2026 - Emma Walker