Fractional property platforms let you buy a small share of a rental property for a few hundred pounds. Here is how rental income tax, capital gains and SDLT actually work when you own a fraction rather than a whole property.
Free school meals eligibility in England depends on a £7,400 net household earnings threshold for Universal Credit claimants in 2026/27 — worth around £500 a year per child, with wider eligibility from September 2026.
How self-employed photographers claim tax relief on cameras, lenses and studio kit in 2026/27 using the Annual Investment Allowance, plus VAT on wedding and commercial shoots.
How freelance translators and interpreters are taxed as sole traders in 2026/27 — allowable expenses, VAT on overseas clients, Class 4 NI and Self Assessment basics.
What UK freelance writers and journalists can claim against tax in 2026/27 — research trips, subscriptions, home office costs, and how to handle irregular publisher payments.
A company fuel card for private mileage often costs more in tax than claiming 45p a mile in your own car. Full comparison and worked examples for 2026/27.
How the Funeral Expenses Payment (Funeral Payment) works for people on means-tested benefits in 2026/27 — what costs it covers, what it doesn't, and why it can leave a shortfall recovered from the estate.
The old 10% wear and tear allowance was scrapped years ago. Landlords now claim Replacement of Domestic Items Relief instead — but only on genuine like-for-like replacements, not the original purchase. Here is exactly how it works.
How to check your National Insurance record for gaps and fill them with voluntary Class 3 contributions at £18.40 a week in 2026/27, with a worked example of the State Pension impact.
How much it actually costs to cook on gas versus electric (including induction) under the 2026 Ofgem price cap, with worked examples for an oven, hob and kettle.
Transferring shares to your husband, wife or civil partner happens at no gain, no loss for Capital Gains Tax — meaning no tax bill at the point of transfer, but your spouse inherits your original cost basis, not the current market value.
How grandparents can gift into a Junior ISA tax-efficiently, using the £3,000 annual exemption and normal expenditure out of income exemption, explained for 2026/27.
