The Property Planet

Send a text In this episode, Amanda Perrotton is joined by Simon Nosworthy of Osbornes Law LLP.  Together, they explore the steps that can be taken to de-risk a solicitor firm's conveyancing department from inadvertently giving tax advice, particularly related to Stamp Duty Land Tax, to clients that could later land the firm in hot water. We hope you enjoy the episode. As always, if you have...

Send a text In this episode, Amanda Perrotton is joined by Patrick Cannon, a leading expert on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). Together, they explore some of the most notable recent SDLT cases, breaking down key rulings and their implications. Topics covered include: Multiple Dwellings Relief Uninhabitable Properties Key takeaways from recent high-profile cases If you’re involved in property transacti...

Send a text In 2025, The Property Planet podcast from Bell Howley Perrotton will be bringing you a number of mini-series as we continue to share industry insights related to the tax and legal issues surrounding property transactions. One of these series will be in the form of a Q & A session. In this first Q & A episode our focus in on First Time Buyers. Freya and Amanda of Bell Howley Per...

Send a text We're pleased to present the next Property Planet podcast  with our superb guest, Rod Turner.  Rod is certainly a key figure in the property industry as a leading HMO sales and valuation expert and landlord.  We discuss the current state of the property market and in particular how it is impacting landlords and their housing stock.  As always, if you have any questions related to...

Send a text We are delighted to welcome back Jane Deeks for this episode for an overview of what you should be looking out for on any given transaction. The budget saw an increased VAT registration threshold to £90k.  Watch out for the running 12 month totals; make sure you comply with the 'look forward test'; recovery of VAT on a development; criteria for VAT registration, need to make...

Send a text In this podcast episode, we are once again joined by Patrick Cannon, Barrister, and a recognised expert on all things SDLT, for an industry update on SDLT and how the abolition of MDR in the recent budget will have an affect on the market. In this episode we discuss the recent budget changes and tax tribunal cases relating to claims for Multiple Dwellings Relief for SDLT, and what is l...

Send a text Following an illustrious career spanning 45 years with previous roles at HMRC, PwC, Pinsent Masons and now with JHA LLP we are delighted to be joined by Ray McCann for this episode, where we discuss regulation of tax advisers and who can call themselves a tax adviser, promoters and DOTAS numbers. Highlights of the episode include: What is a DOTAS number and why was DOTAS introduced in...

Send a text The 31st January 2024 HMRC deadline may have passed as set out in Spotlight 63,  but our phone lines and inboxes remain open for affected landlords to contact us who are looking for independent advice. SKS Baily Group made a blanket disclosure within the deadline which means that HMRC now have all the names of addresses of Landlords who have been part of their schemes. OCG accountants...

Send a text In this podcast we are joined by Adam Craggs of RPC and Patrick Way KC to discuss the impact of receiving a nudge letter from HMRC which have become more widespread since HMRC issued their Spotlight 63 in October 2023 setting  response deadline of 31st January 2024. Adam Craggs is a highly skilled Legal 500 Solicitor with 30 years experience in contentious tax; 16 years of which he spe...

Send a text In this podcast episode, Simon Howley ATT (Fellow) CTA ATA AFA MIPA and I are joined by Richard Gray Barrister and Ruby Keeler Williams to discuss how Elysium Law can help you recover your costs, lost fees, and interest from a scheme promoter who has provided potentially negligent advice.  But time is ticking.  Given HMRC have taken the unusual step in publishing Spotlight 63 and are n...

Send a text In this podcast episode we are joined by Dan Niedle and Patrick Way KC to discuss the unusual step that HMRC have taken in publishing Spotlight 63; the report written by Dan with collaboration from many industry specialist and published by Tax Policy Associates Ltd and Patrick's view of the starting point for the courts - is this tax avoidance? We discuss the detail of the scheme...

Send a text In this episode we are joined by our very own Jane Deeks, a specialist in all things VAT and Adam Vickers of The Property Foundations Group  to discuss the importance of taking VAT advice early on in any property transaction.   Particularly important given the value of buying and selling land and buildings, and the keenness of developers and landlords to purchase commercial buildings t...

Send a text In this podcast episode , we are joined by Sue Sims of Genie Homes, and Peter Vandervennin of The Mortgage Consultancy. Sue explains how she first started off her property portfolio over 30 years ago and gives us the top  3  tips that every budding property investor must adhere to.  Peter explains the ins and outs out of how to finance a property portfolio and much, much more. ________...

Send a text In this podcast episode , we are joined by Patrick Cannon, Barrister, to discuss the ever evolving world of Crypto assets and the frightening criminal approach HMRC are taking to tax investigations. If you hold or are thinking of investing in Digital Assets, then this episode is a must listen for you. _____________________________________________________________________________________...

Send a text In this podcast episode , we are joined by Katherine Bullock, Barrister, and a recognised expert on all things private client related.  In this episode we discuss the very tricky topic of main residence relief for capital gains tax and recent tax tribunal cases where taxpayers claims have been denied by the courts. _______________________________________________________________________...

Send a text In this podcast episode , we are joined by Patrick Cannon, Barrister, and a recognised expert on all things SDLT.  In this episode we discuss all of the recent tax tribunal cases relating to claims for Multiple Dwellings Relief for SDLT, and what will, and what will now not succeed; should HMRC challenge a claim. _________________________________________________________________________...

Send a text In this podcast episode , we are joined by Ahkil Mair of Our Mortgage Broker, a specialist mortgage broker. We discuss all the important issues surrounding applying for, obtaining and refinancing a  commercial or residential property investment/development and the various challenges and pitfalls to try and avoid. _________________________________________________________________________...

Send a text In this podcast episode , we are joined by  our regular guest, Katherine Bullock a leading barrister and one of the UK's most influential tax advisors. Katherine explains and we discuss the tax issues of offshore letting companies owning UK land property. ( Katherine Bullock can be contacted at www.fieldtax.com ) ____________________________________________________________________...

Send a text In this podcast episode , we are joined by  our regular guest, Patrick Cannon a leading specialist SDLT barrister. Patrick explains and we discuss the immediate issues of current SDLT cases before the Tax Tribunals and the impact they have now on UK property and land ownership, both for UK residents and non-residents. ( Patrick Cannon can be contacted at www.patrickcannon.net ) _______...

Send a text In this podcast episode , our special guests is Patrick Way QC of Field Court Tax Chambers.   Patrick explains and we discuss the immediate issues that resident and non-resident UK residential property and land owners need to consider now, from a CGT, IHT, SDLT and ATED perspective. ( Patrick Way QC can be contacted at www.fieldtax.com ) ________________________________________________...

Send a text In this episode, we are joined again by Patrick Cannon, Barrister of Cannon Chambers to discuss the ever increasingly complex world of Stamp Duty Land Tax. We discuss the issues when applying Multiple Dwellings Relief on purchases and just how complex the new 2% Non-UK residents charge is going to be to understand, apply and how it is going to be open to potentially abusive and fraudul...

Send a text In this weeks  episode, instead of our planned head-to-head session we have special guest Ani Mokashi,  Architect, of The Property Foundation Group. We discuss how using an architect at the start of a development can same time with planning, save costs and add real tangible value to the project.  Plus some fantastic tips on how to use the planning application process to your benefit. (...

Send a text In this weeks  episode , our special guest is Katherine Bullock of Field Court Tax Chambers.   We discuss the nuances of property business incorporation and also touch on business property relief for Inheritance Tax. Katherine joined Field Court Tax Chambers in 2018, having previously been a senior tax partner with two Big 4 professional services firms for over 15 years, first as head...

Send a text In this weeks  episode , our special guests are Patrick Soares of Field Court Tax Chambers and Michael Bennett, entrepreneur and property developer.   Patrick explains the optimum tax structures for holding property and Michael explains how he got into property development and what a steep learning curve it is from day 1! ( Patrick Soares can be contacted at www.fieldtax.com ) Join us...

Send a text In this weeks  episode , our special guests are Hammered Auction House team of Piotr Rusinek and Jay Howard.  They explain the function and the versatility of using an auction house, both to buy and sell property, and give us the top 5 mistakes that people make; plus some real horror stories of what can go wrong! ( Piotr and Jay can be contacted at www.hammeredauctions.co.uk ) Join us...