Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is paid on the profit when you sell or ‘dispose of’ an asset that has increased in value.

Most people are aware that when they sell their main residence no CGT is due because the gain is covered by the Principal Private Residence (PPR) relief.  But the rules are different if it is your second home, you are a landlord or you are living abroad, as you will normally need to pay CGT on any gain.

Until recently, landlords and investors had up to 22 months from the disposal of a property to declare it on their self-assessment return and pay the tax due.

However, since April 2020, taxpayers have just 30 days to file a CGT return and to make an advance payment where CGT is due.

The various reliefs and allowances that apply to CGT on residential property mean that making this calculation and submitting the payment can be complex. We can help by kick-starting preparations for CGT before the completion of your transaction.