How a deed of trust protects unequal property ownership shares in the UK, what it covers, the tax angles, and how to set one up correctly in 2026.
How divorce settlements are taxed in 2026/27: CGT no-gain/no-loss window, pension sharing, the family home, SDLT and IHT. A UK guide to keeping more of what you split.
How Japanese knotweed affects UK mortgage approval in 2026, what lenders demand, treatment costs, legal duties, and how to protect your purchase.
How leasehold enfranchisement works in 2026 -- extending your lease, buying the freehold, premiums, professional fees, SDLT and the tax angles you must plan for.
What a leasehold extension really costs in 2026: premium, marriage value, professional fees, SDLT and the tax angles every UK flat owner should plan for.
A plain-English UK guide to party wall agreements in 2026: when you need one, how to serve notice, surveyor costs, the tax angle and what to budget.
How rent-to-rent works in the UK, the contracts and consents you need, and how the income is taxed for 2026/27 income tax, NI and Corporation Tax.
How UK landlords claim replacement of domestic items relief in 2026/27 - what qualifies, the like-for-like rule, and how it cuts your rental tax bill.
What restrictive covenants mean for UK property buyers in 2026 - how they work, indemnity insurance, removal, costs and the tax angles to watch.
How to reclaim 20% VAT on a UK self-build or conversion in 2026/27 using the DIY Housebuilders Scheme: what qualifies, deadlines, paperwork and pitfalls.
ATED 2026/27 rates for companies owning UK residential property over £500,000: charges from £4,150 to £269,450, key reliefs for rental/development/commerce, and 30-day return filing rules.
England's empty homes council tax premiums in 2026: 100% for 1-5 years empty, 200% for 5-10 years, 300% for 10+ years. Exemptions, furnished holiday let rules, and how to avoid the charges.
