Holidays lets continue to be popular and appeal to a broad range of investors. Many are drawn to holiday lets due to the yields and tax advantages compared to buy-to-let, with the added bonus of being able to occasionally use the property.
Holidays lets continue to be popular and appeal to a broad range of investors. Many are drawn to holiday lets due to the yields and tax advantages compared to buy-to-let, with the added bonus of being able to occasionally use the property.
Our all-inclusive accountancy service has everything you need to manage your holiday let finances, and ensure you remain compliant with your tax obligations.
One-to-one tax consultation phone calls with our property accountants are included, as standard.
Your named account manager is just a phone call or email away, whenever you need them.
Our team of experienced and qualified accountants will prepare and submit your accounts and returns.
If you're buying to let, or converting an existing property, we're here to help with the tax advice you need.
There's no need to struggle with clunky spreadsheets, or complex software like Xero or QuickBooks.
Our service is built around our award-winning (and easy-to-use) property accounting app. From letting directly to tracking tax, it's the only app you'll need.
Track and reclaim your property and personal expenses.
Connect to your bank, securely, and keep your accounts up to date.
Outsource the heavy lifting, and let our app keep track of agent costs.
If you also let directly, you can issue invoices and collect card payments from our app.
Our fixed-fee accountancy service includes everything you need to manage your property portfolio's tax, accounts and compliance.
For personally owned portfolios
Includes:
Your personal tax return
Named account manager
Online accounting app
4 tax consultations per year
For company owned portfolios
Includes:
Company tax returns
Named account manager
Online accounting app
4 tax consultations per year
For mixed or complex portfolios
Includes:
All tax returns
Named accountant
Online accounting app
Unlimited tax consultations
Annual tax reviews
If you've got questions about our services, chat with one of our friendly team members today.
We'll talk through your goals, make sure we're the right fit, and help you choose the perfect Provestor service for you.
A furnished holiday let (FHL) is a type of short-term rental property which has a statutory definition. The reason it has a statutory definition is important because, if the test is passed, it allows you to access specific elements of the tax system which can be advantageous.
Broadly speaking, the rules state that a FHL must be available to let for 210 days per year (excluding time you spend there), be actually let for at least 105 days per year (excluding lettings to friends/relatives), and no more than 155 days of lettings over 31 days. As a Provestor client, we will assist you in determining the status of your property.
If your property is classified as a FHL, you can:
Apply mortgage interest relief, meaning you can offset your mortgage interest from your profit
Claim 'capital allowances', which means the costs of furnishing/refurbishing the property are tax-deductible
Class the profits as earnings, allowing you to make tax-advantaged pension contributions
Claim Capital Gains Tax relief when you sell the property
These four tax considerations are not available to conventional buy-to-let properties, meaning FHLs can be an attractive investment from a tax perspective.
If you plan to build a portfolio of FHLs, or have other business interests, you may have to register for VAT and charge this to your guests. The current threshold for VAT registration is £85,000 per year, and VAT on holiday lets is charged at 20%. This may make your holiday let less attractive or less profitable compared to other non-VAT registered holiday lets in your area.
If you're thinking of investing in holiday lets, contact Provestor for expert tax advice.