In this episode, Simon will talk about some of the things you need to think about when you're converting a commercial property into a residential one. In particular, he'll talk about the Stamp Duty Land Tax and Value Added Tax benefits and less

Residential vs Commercial Property Investing

Oct 4th, 2019 15m 47s

In this episode, Simon talks about the difference between investing in residential properties and commercial properties. Optimise Accountants are property tax specialists that help property investors make more money and pay less tax. The owners

YouTube Webinar

Sep 20th, 2019 47m 21s

Every week, Simon hosts a YouTube Webinar, helping you with your Property Tax questions. We thought that you might like to hear what goes on - and maybe join him for the next one! Optimise Accountants are property tax specialists that help prop

Tony Law - HMO's vs Single Lets

Sep 6th, 2019 8m 18s

In this episode Simon - along with property investment expert Tony Law - talk through the pros and cons of making your first investment a single let property, verses a HMO (House of Multiple Occupancy) property. Optimise Accountants are propert

Tax FREE Income with the CT61 Form

Aug 23rd, 2019 9m 34s

In this episode, Simon talks about how, if you have a Limited Company, you can get your hands on Tax FREE Income - and the only thing you'll need is the CT61 Form. Optimise Accountants are property tax specialists that help property investors m

How To Avoid Paying Capital Gains Tax

Aug 9th, 2019 11m 37s

It sounds like some kind of scam, doesn't it? Well, it's not. In this episode, Simon talks through how it's possible to avoid paying CGT on your profit. So - not necessarily reducing your bill to zero! Optimise Accountants are property tax spec

Should I Have a Limited Company Because Of Section 24?

Jul 26th, 2019 13m 27s

In this episode, Simon starts what will be a series of episodes looking at the pros and cons of starting a limited company to manage your property portfolio. Optimise Accountants are property tax specialists that help property investors make mo

Property Tax Q&A #2

Jul 12th, 2019 41m 10s

Every week, Simon hosts an online Property Tax Q&A. We brought you one of those a few episodes ago - and we thought that you'd like to hear another one! Some great insights from Simon as he goes through the latest property news, answering ques

Why Should I Invest In Property In 2019 & 2020?

Jun 28th, 2019 15m 6s

Simon talks through the pros & cons of getting involved in property investment right now! Optimise Accountants are property tax specialists that help property investors make more money and pay less tax. The owners and staff are also property in

Types of Property Investing

Jun 14th, 2019 40m 23s

In this episode, Simon really does give you some great value advice, looking at the pros and cons of the different types of property investments that you can get involved in. There's plenty to get your teeth into here, so make sure you make som

VAT

May 31st, 2019 6m 19s

In this episode, Simon talks through an example of VAT. If you don't understand Value Added Tax - you need to listen to this episode. Optimise Accountants are property tax specialists that help property investors make more money and pay less ta

Property Tax Q&A

May 17th, 2019 32m 24s

Simon hosts a Live Q&A, touching on many of the points that property investors, or potential property investors, are asking. Topics include: Setting up Limited Companies for property investments Capital Gains Tax Section 24 Deeds of Trust Prop

Money Management

Mar 22nd, 2019 17m 22s

In this episode - well, it might sound obvious, but Simon will be pointing out the things you need to get right and get in place when it comes to your finances - budgets, profit/loss accounts, balance sheets etc. This is even more important as

Limited Companies - Reporting & Deadlines

Mar 15th, 2019 12m 37s

So - you've decided to form a limited company. What now? In this episode, Simon talks you through some of the deadlines and reporting that you'll need to put in place, or plan for. You're right, some of it can be a little boring. Don't worry, t

Setup Considerations for a Limited Company

Mar 8th, 2019 12m 47s

Simon talks you through the things that you should be thinking about when you set up your limited company. Listen closely, there are some great bits of information here! Optimise Accountants are property tax specialists that help property inves

Cost Control

Mar 1st, 2019 15m 49s

Simon moves into slight "Lecure Mode" here and reminds you about keeping in control of your costs - and talks about some of the pitfalls to avoid. Optimise Accountants are property tax specialists that help property investors make more money an

Allowable Costs

Feb 22nd, 2019 16m 42s

In this episode, Simon talks about something that a lot of people have been asking for for a while - allowable costs! Optimise Accountants are property tax specialists that help property investors make more money and pay less tax. The owners an

Capital Allowances On Holiday Lets

Feb 15th, 2019 12m 21s

Carrying on from the last couple of episodes, Simon is explaining about allowances on your holiday let properties and serviced accommodation. As always, Simon makes it all very clear and easy to understand. Optimise Accountants are property tax

VAT & VAT Flat Rate for HMO's & Holiday Lets

Feb 8th, 2019 10m 46s

Simon talks us through some of aspects of property investment which can seem quite daunting - VAT. In this instance, it's about VAT (and VAT Flat Rate) for HMO's (Homes of Multiple Occupancy) and Holiday Lets. Don't worry - it'll all make sense

What Are Holiday Lets?

Feb 1st, 2019 8m 44s

Simon looks at the rise of services like Air BnB and Booking.com who use private property owners as providers of accommodation, and ask if this is the right move for you as a property investor? Optimise Accountants are property tax specialists

Tax Structure & Holding Companies

Jan 25th, 2019 11m 17s

Simon explains (in easy language too!) the things to look out for when you have a holding company, especially when it comes to share and tax structures within the company. Optimise Accountants are property tax specialists that help property inv

Capital Gains Tax When Selling A Residential Property After April 2019

Jan 2nd, 2019 8m 45s

In this episode, Simon talks you through the ins and out of CGT when it comes to selling a residential property after April 2019, in the UK. Optimise Accountants are property tax specialists that help property investors make more money and pay

Interview with Trevor Cutmore

Dec 12th, 2018 41m 22s

In this episode, Simon talks to the Property Investor & Mentor Trevor Cutmore. As with all of our guests, Trevor has some great advice and some invaluable nuggets for those people already in, or thinking of coming into property investment. Opti

Interview with Tony Law

Nov 21st, 2018 46m 32s

Property Mentor Tony Law talks to Simon about his journey into property, and gives some great advice for those that are thinking of moving into property investment, and those that have been doing it for some time. Optimise Accountants are prope

Medics - Employee? Business Owner? Investor?

Oct 31st, 2018 46m 30s

In this episode Simon talks extensively through all 3 options, asking you to think about which option works best for you in the medical profession. Optimise Accountants are property tax specialists that help property investors make more money a