INSIGHT: Snapshot of budget changes for property developers and landlords
Following the latest budget, we have set out a few of the key points for property developers.
• There will be a cut to mortgage tax relief. The relief which landlords and property developers can claim on mortgage interest will be at the basic rate of tax which is currently 20%.
• New stamp duty rates for commercial property are to be introduced. There will be a zero rate for properties valued at up to £150,000.
• From 17 March 2016, the stamp duty rates on freehold commercial property leasehold premium transactions will apply to the value of the property over each tax band [only]
Rate - % Tax band (Proportion of transaction value up to)
0% £150,000 to £250,000
5% Above £250,000
• New 2% stamp duty rate on leases currently valued net at over £5m.
• Capital gains tax rates are to be reduced from 28% to 20% (for commercial property only)
Don’t forget the stamp duty changes that are due to be implemented from 1 April 2016 on investment properties and second homes. To recap, an extra 3% of stamp duty land tax (SDLT) will be payable on investment properties and second homes over £40,000 from 1 April 2016.
To find out more, contact Karen Piontek on 0161 684 6951 or email karen.piontek@pearsonlegal.co.uk
Also in this issue of Insight
- Snapshot of budget changes for property developers and landlords
- Budget 2016 A Must Read for Employers
- A cautionary tale for professionals who help out friends
- Shareholders' Agreements - what every business person needs to know
- New guidance to help avoid discrimination in job adverts
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