Short answer
A property CGT accountant calculates the gain after acquisition costs, improvements and selling costs, applies private residence relief where it is due, and files the sixty day UK property return and payment on time.
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Capital gains tax accountant property
Property CGT accountants: sixty day reporting, private residence and lettings relief, cost base and improvements, and planning disposals to reduce tax.
Short answer
A property CGT accountant calculates the gain after acquisition costs, improvements and selling costs, applies private residence relief where it is due, and files the sixty day UK property return and payment on time.
Written and reviewed by Waqas Sagar Member of ICAEW, Fellow of ACCA, Fellow of AAT, a double graduate and entrepreneur at heart, helping startups grow and serving thousands of businesses nationwide with an excellent team. Published by LimitedCompany.Accountants, 12 London Road, Morden, London SM4 5BQ. Reviewed 12 September 2026 against 2026/27 UK rates and current Companies House and HMRC guidance.
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A property CGT accountant calculates the gain after acquisition costs, improvements and selling costs, applies private residence relief where it is due, and files the sixty day UK property return and payment on time.
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The sixty day rule
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Building the cost base properly
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Reliefs and timing
The sixty day rule
Disposals of UK residential property that produce a taxable gain must be reported and the tax paid within sixty days of completion, separately from the Self Assessment return. Late filing brings penalties and interest, and the deadline catches many sellers who expect to deal with it at the year end.
Building the cost base properly
The gain is proceeds less purchase price, purchase SDLT and legal fees, capital improvements, and selling costs including agent and legal fees. Improvements are the commonly missed item, particularly extensions or conversions carried out years earlier. Finding those records is often worth thousands.
Reliefs and timing
Private residence relief covers periods the property was your main home plus the final period of ownership. Transfers between spouses are at no gain no loss, which can use two annual exemptions and two sets of basic rate band. Timing a disposal across a tax year can also matter where income fluctuates.
Before you act
Rates, thresholds and deadlines quoted here reflect the current UK position and current HMRC and Companies House guidance. Check GOV.UK, or ask us, before relying on them for your own business.
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Frequently asked
Capital gains tax accountant property: questions directors ask
Do I report if there is no gain?
For UK residents with no tax due, usually no separate sixty day return. Non residents must report regardless.
Can I still claim lettings relief?
Only in restricted circumstances where you shared occupancy with the tenant.
What rate applies?
Residential property gains are taxed at the residential rates depending on your income band for the year.
Should property income for capital gains tax accountant property be held personally or in a company?
The answer depends on financing, existing gains, income tax rates, extraction plans and long-term ownership. Moving an existing property can trigger tax and legal costs, so compare the full life-cycle position before changing ownership.
Which property costs are revenue expenses and which are capital for capital gains tax accountant property?
Repairs that restore an asset are commonly revenue costs, while improvements and acquisition costs are usually capital. The distinction affects current tax relief and the gain on a later sale, so invoices should describe the work clearly.
What records are needed for capital gains tax accountant property?
Keep bank statements, sales and platform reports, purchase invoices, payroll records, VAT workings, finance agreements and Companies House correspondence. We confirm the exact list at onboarding and identify gaps before a filing deadline becomes urgent.
How much does help with capital gains tax accountant property cost?
The fee depends on transaction volume, record quality, VAT and payroll requirements, historic catch-up and the level of reporting needed. We agree a fixed scope and price before technical work starts, with published packages available on our fees page.
Can you take over capital gains tax accountant property from another accountant?
Yes. We request professional clearance, collect the prior records and authorities, check the next Companies House and HMRC deadlines, and give you one clear handover list. The process is normally completed remotely.
Can capital gains tax accountant property be handled online?
Yes. We work through secure cloud records, scheduled reviews and digital approvals, while keeping a named team available by phone, video call and email. Clients can also visit our Morden office by appointment.
Which accounting software works best for capital gains tax accountant property?
We regularly work with Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage and connected sales or expense apps. The right setup depends on transaction volume, integrations and the reports you need, not simply the software brand.
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