Selling a commercial property can have several tax implications, and Capital Gains Tax is only part of the picture. If the property contains qualifying fixtures and fittings, Capital Allowances may also need to be considered
When assessing the tax position of a hospitality property, it is easy to focus on the building and overlook what is inside it. Hotels, B&Bs and holiday parks can contain substantial amounts of plant and
The tax treatment of holiday lets changed on 6 April 2025, when the Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) regime was abolished. Properties that previously qualified for the FHL rules lost a number of tax advantages, bringing
The tax rules for furnished holiday lets changed significantly in April 2025. The special Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHL) regime was abolished, bringing qualifying holiday lets broadly into the same tax regime as other property businesses.
Capital allowances allow businesses to claim tax relief on certain fixtures and installations within commercial property. While the building itself doesn’t usually qualify, many of the systems inside it do. Heating, lighting, electrical infrastructure, air
Capital allowances can represent a significant tax saving opportunity for commercial property owners, but identifying exactly what qualifies is not always straightforward. The challenge is that many qualifying assets are not obvious from purchase documents
Capital allowances are one of the most overlooked tax reliefs available to commercial property investors in the UK. In simple terms, they allow you to claim tax relief on certain fixtures and equipment within a
Care Homes Capital Allowances offer one of the most valuable tax relief opportunities available to commercial property owners. Yet many care home operators, investors and accountants are unaware of just how much qualifying expenditure exists
Many commercial property owners are surprised to learn that they may be sitting on substantial amounts of Hidden Tax Relief without realising it. While most businesses understand the basics of claiming tax relief on equipment
Many commercial property owners are unaware that they could be entitled to substantial amounts of Hidden Tax Relief through capital allowances. Even experienced accountants can miss valuable opportunities because identifying qualifying assets often requires a
For many commercial property owners, one of the most valuable tax-saving opportunities remains largely overlooked. Capital Allowances can provide significant reductions in taxable profits, yet thousands of pounds in legitimate tax relief often go unclaimed
Five Years of Growth, Innovation and Helping Businesses Unlock Hidden Tax Relief This milestone year marks an important chapter for Eureka Capital Allowances as we celebrate our fifth anniversary, alongside the launch of our new
We’re absolutely thrilled to share some exciting news, Eureka Capital Allowances has been named Business Services to Businesses of the Year at the South Wales Business Awards 2025! This incredible recognition marks a major milestone
The UK’s hospitality sector is facing an unprecedented financial squeeze, with one of the biggest burdens coming from VAT. At 20%, UK hospitality businesses pay one of the highest VAT rates in Europe, far above
Many commercial property owners wrongly assume that their accountant has already claimed all available tax reliefs. But when it comes to capital allowances, this assumption can be costly. Capital allowances are a form of tax
If you own a commercial property in the UK, there’s a high chance you could be sitting on thousands in unclaimed tax relief — and not even know it. Capital allowances are a powerful form of tax relief that
For two years, the super deduction gave UK businesses a tax break, allowing them to claim 130% first-year relief on qualifying investments in plant and machinery. But the scheme ended on 31 March 2023. So
Agricultural Property Relief (APR) is a valuable type of tax relief that can help farmers and landowners pass on their agricultural assets without an expensive Inheritance Tax (IHT) bill. Designed to keep farms within families and
Understanding the difference between capital and revenue expenditures is essential for businesses looking to manage their finances effectively. These two types of spending impact accounting, tax relief, and cash flow in different ways, making it
Revenue expenditure, often referred to as RevEx, is a hugely important concept in business accounting and financial planning. It represents the costs a business incurs to maintain its daily operations. But what exactly is it,
Capital expenditure, or capex, is hugely important to business growth and long-term success. Whether acquiring new machinery, upgrading infrastructure, or investing in technology, capex represents a company’s commitment to its future. But how does it
Capital allowances are a widely under-claimed form of tax relief for businesses, allowing owners to offset the cost of certain assets against their taxable profits. Whether you’re buying a property, machinery or equipment, capital allowances
If you have built, bought or leased a structure, and the contracts were signed after 29th October 2018, you might be eligible to claim tax relief. Claiming capital allowances for structures and buildings can improve
Despite strong lobbying since the Spring Budget, the abolition of the FHL tax regime will go ahead as planned from April 2025 following policy papers published on the 29th of July. This comes as a major
Owning a furnished holiday let (FHL) offers generous tax incentives that many owners are unaware of. One of the most advantageous are capital allowances, and from April 2025 these look set to be abolished for
Eureka recently attended the Hoseasons Conference held at the magnificent Celtic Manor Resort on the 7th and 8th of November 2023. A gathering of 700 property owners, the event was not only a celebration of
