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How to Declare Airbnb Income to HMRC

Your Airbnb account says guests paid £800 for a stay, but a smaller amount reached your bank account. Which figure belongs on your tax return? If you only let the property for a few weekends, do you need to send a return at all?

The first job is to establish what HMRC expects for your type of letting. After that, you can collect the figures for the correct tax year, register if necessary and...

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Homeowners forced to use savings, credit cards and loans to cover maintenance costs

The latest research from the homebuying platform, YesHomebuyers , has found that the majority of UK homeowners spend between £500 to £1,500 a year on household maintenance, with many failing to prepare for these unforeseen costs and instead having to use savings, credit cards and loans to cover the cost.

The research commissioned by Yes Homebuyers found that general DIY was the most...

Britain’s Benidorm, Monte Carlo and Amalfi offering a far more affordable summer of fun

Research by hotel booking platform, hoo , has highlighted which British seaside resorts can most accurately replace your European summer holiday location this year, and how much money can be saved in the process.

By matching popular European beach holiday locations with their closest UK counterparts, hoo has revealed that British holiday-goers can save, on average, around 50% on...

Homeowners unconcerned about stamp duty deadline dip in house prices

The majority of homeowners in England remain unconcerned about a stamp duty holiday deadline dip in house prices, although a third would be deterred from selling should one materialise.

That’s according to research from the homebuying platform, YesHomebuyers , who found that 83% were unphased about a potential cool in house prices now the initial stamp duty deadline is about to...

Eleven of twelve UK regions seeing a worrying lack of properties coming to market

Eleven of twelve UK regions are experiencing a significant shortage of homes being put on the market, according to new data.

The figures from Quick Move Now and Home.co.uk show the number of new properties that came onto the market in April 2021 was significantly lower than April 2019 levels in every region except Greater London.

Nationally, the number of new properties on...

UK office workers see work-life balance improve after heading back to the office

Research from Ezra , the leading provider of digital coaching, has revealed that more than half of UK office workers have now returned to the workplace on either a full or part-time basis, with many seeing some surprising benefits as a result.

The research commissioned by Ezra found that 30% of office workers have now returned full-time, up from just 17% in April. A further 24% have...

Property transactions tumbled -51% ahead of the original stamp duty deadline

Research by leading estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that while the anti-work from home movement has been building amongst homebuyers across major cities in England, the original stamp duty holiday deadline saw transactions decline by -51% across England during Q1 of this year.

Benham and Reeves analysed residential property transactions across England and five major...

BUOYANT PROPERTY MARKET FUELS FELDON DUNSMORE EXPANSION

A leading commercial property law firm is moving to a new site after a thriving property market during lockdown led to record double-digit growth.

Feldon Dunsmore is moving from Coventry to a rural location on the edge of Warwick after a successful year bolstered by a property market that is stronger and more vibrant than before the pandemic.

The law firm, named for the...

Most In-Demand Luxury Items to Recreate a Staycation at Home this Summer

Interest in UK staycations has nearly quadrupled since the beginning of the year and is 62% higher than in 2020, according to research conducted by Share to Buy , an Online Property Portal.

As a result, it’s expected only one-fifth of rooms will be available in July. In August and September, most venues will be fully booked and unable to meet surplus demand.

However, by...

ASPIRATIONAL SHOW HOME DEMONSTRATES LUXURIOUS LIVING IN LISVANE

AN exclusive and desirable development boasting beautiful homes in the charming village of Lisvane, Beaufort Gardens is already proving ‘The Place To Be’.

Edenstone Homes has seen more than half of the luxurious homes in the first phase of its sought-after collection sold off plan.

Edenstone sales director Adele McCoy says interest in Beaufort Gardens has increased following...

The three-bedroom Stonall from Elan at Wottonbrook

A SPEEDY 4X4 FOR ELAN HOMES IN WOMBOURNE

ELAN Homes is celebrating early sales success after four homes were sold in as many weeks at its Woottonbrook development in Wombourne.

The off plan sales rate at the Staffordshire development mirrors wider housing market trends, with homes being snapped up quickly by eager buyers. With a show home in Wombourne due to open soon, Elan is anticipating increased demand.

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