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How your mortgage can affect your buy-to-let property tax bill?

If you’re considering buying a rental property in Ireland, it’s important to understand how the mortgage you choose will affect your buy-to-let property tax bill.

A buy-to-let mortgage is a type of mortgage taken by a person who purchases a property, not as a place to live, but rather as an investment.

Buy-to-let mortgages are different from ordinary residential mortgages because the amount you borrow does not depend on how much you earn.

The arrangement fees on buy-to-let mortgages may be more expensive and the interest rates tend to be higher as well.

In this guide, you will learn the basics of how buy-to-let mortgages work and how you can save money on property tax in Ireland.

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Property Tax Tips

Tax advice for Airbnb hosts with property abroad

Renting out your holiday home or buy-to-let on a home-sharing website such as Airbnb or Vrbo can yield attractive returns.

However, tax on Airbnb property abroad can be perplexing.

Many overseas landlords don’t realize how much tax they owe as a host. Are you getting all of your tax breaks?

We’ve answered some of the most common tax questions from short-term rental hosts with properties abroad like you.

Here is what you need to know about tax on Airbnb property abroad.

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Irish Property Tax

Your guide to buying and selling rental property in Ireland

Real estate remains the king of investments. It’s not a coincidence that we have been told that a house is the best way to invest your money. Prices of Irish properties continue to grow rather than fall, as some predicted at the start of the pandemic. So is now a good time to buy a rental property in Ireland? What are your tax obligations when you sell, buy, or rent your real estate? Let’s dig deeper to find out.

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UK Property Tax

Top tax advice for foreigners who own property in the UK

With the weaker pound, and the housing market experiencing strong demand, foreign investors are presented with an opportunity to acquire UK property at a more affordable cost, making this an optimal time for them to invest in the UK real estate market.

Foreigners with property there must understand the UK property taxes for non-residents. The UK has a complex tax system, and failure to comply with regulations can lead to significant fines and penalties.

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Property Tax Tips

How to be property tax-savvy

Owning a property is one of the largest investments you’ll ever make and it’s a huge financial responsibility.

As with any investment, you need to know how to get the most out of it. Knowing the tax credits and tax deductions available to property can help you ensure your investment pays you back.

In this guide, we will outline some useful tax tips for property owners who want to save money and reduce their taxes.

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Spanish Property Tax

What are deemed tax returns for a property in Spain?

Ever wondered what is deemed tax?

This is a tax paid by non-residents in Spain who own properties located in the country that were not rented. They are subject to non-resident deemed income tax.

Landlords with a house or apartment in an urban area that is not let, are still obliged to pay tax on “deemed rental income“. In case the property is partially let, Spanish Deemed tax is applicable only for the period in which it was vacant or occupied by the owner for personal use.

These landlords must file a non-resident income tax return (Form 210) to report the “deemed income”.

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