What you need to know: option to tax in property
The option to tax allows a business to charge VAT on the sale or rental of commercial property. Here I look at in which circumstances ‘opting to tax’ would...
Writing for impact
"Anything sharp in there?" "Just my pen. Mightier than any sword."
Online sales levy could lead to two tier business rates
This week saw business rates rise again, with the multiplier increasing to 50.4p in the pound – a hit many companies could do without.
Scotland marches forward with Non-Domestic Rates Reform
It is looking like the Scottish Government is to follow in English footsteps by making business rate revaluations more frequent.
Court of Appeal rules on business rates avoidance schemes
The appeals centered on two business rates avoidance schemes where the properties were vacant and liable for unoccupied rates.
MIPIM: Was it worth the hassle?
Here are some tips for measuring success and making sure that time and expense in Cannes doesn't go to waste.
Tackling housing delivery with SME partnerships
Partnerships are vital within the Registered Provider sector to be able to deliver the required numbers of homes across the North West.
Tax incentives for construction innovation
It is estimated that the value of R&D eligible for tax relief in UK construction is almost £1bn, but the industry has only claimed around £80m.
Latest business rates inquiry might just have some purpose
The deadline is looming for anyone who wishes to send in a submission for consideration in the latest inquiry into business rates.
Brexit impact on UK property and construction
There is a lot of understandable concern about the implications for the construction industry whether or not a deal is reached by 11pm on 29 March.
