The UK Government has announced a new scheme for first-time buyers: Your First Home. Here is what we know so far: 🏠 First-time buyers only, in England 💰 Minimum deposit of 2.5% 🏦 A 20% government equity loan, interest-free for an initial period 🏗️ For new-build homes from developers taking part in the scheme It is hard not to think of the old Help to Buy scheme, which closed in 2023. Under that scheme, the London property price cap was £600,000. For London buyers, however

Author: SJW Research & Intelligence Brand: SJW UK Properties When must an overseas landlord start filing, and is a return required every year? This is one of the questions overseas landlords ask us most often. Many assume: “My managing agent has applied for the NRL and collects the rent for me, so presumably HMRC will tell me when I need to start filing.” Others ask whether filing once is the end of the matter. Neither is correct. Under the UK tax system, for an overseas land

Author: SJW Research & Intelligence Brand: SJW UK Properties Why do duplicate UTRs happen? This is a case we have genuinely encountered in acting for overseas landlords at SJW UK Properties since 2015. It is uncommon, but where it does occur and is not dealt with promptly, it can generate penalties and interest on an ongoing basis. We hope this article helps overseas landlords understand why it happens and how to put it right. What is a UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference)? A UTR,