From 6 April 2020, the deadlines for paying capital gains tax (CGT) after selling a residential property in the UK are changing.
From that date, any UK resident disposing of a UK residential property not covered by private residence relief must tell HM Revenue and Customs about the gain and pay the CGT due within 30 days from completion.
The rules for non-residents are changing too.
Catch up on significant topics within land law. This series of bitesize videos, exclusive to Property Section members, is delivered by experts to support you in giving the best possible legal advice to your clients.
Our Practice Advice Service outlines whether a firm of solicitors can decline to provide transaction forms
Clare Harman Clark, the Property Section chair, considers the difficulties of getting to grips with the Building Safety Act
The Law Society Library gives details of commentary and precedents relating to building regulations and fire safety
The Law Society’s Conveyancing and Land Law Committee have produced a guide for members on the Building Safety Act 2022
Our Practice Advice Service outlines whether a purchaser wanting to develop a residential property needs specific planning permission.
