How to Save Property Tax 2026/27

By Carl Bayley

270 pages of tax planning information for landlords and property investors.

How to Save Property Tax is widely regarded as the tax bible for property investors.

Written in plain English with numerous easy to follow examples and tax saving ideas, this book tells you absolutely everything you need to know about paying less income tax, capital gains tax and stamp duty land tax.

Taxcafe launched How to Save Property Tax in 2002 and have been updating and expanding it ever since.

This brand new 2026/27 edition (published January 2026) is completely up to date with all the latest tax changes.

The guide is essential reading for:

Landlords and property investorsSecond home ownersAnyone selling property and wanting to pay less capital gains taxAccountants, solicitors and professional advisers

The author, Carl Bayley FCA, has been a tax advisor for over 40 years and is a former chairman of the tax faculty at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Subjects covered include:

A plain English guide to how you are taxed as a landlord The increase in property income tax rates from 6th April 2027All the expenses you can claim against your rental incomeHow to maximise the tax relief on your mortgage interest paymentsHow to claim home office costs, travels costs, bad debts, furniture and equipment, and the cost of courses and books (like this one )Motoring expenses, including changes to electric cars and double cab pick-upsHow to claim repairs spending that a layperson would regard as improvementsHow to amend previous tax returns if you've forgotten to claim expensesThe latest news on Making Tax Digital (starting in April 2026)The pros and cons of using the cash basisA plain English guide to how capital gains tax (CGT) is calculatedNumerous tried and tested capital gains tax planning techniquesHow transfers between spouses can save significant amounts of CGTHow to use main residence elections to reduce CGT on second homesHow to use your children to save thousands in capital gains taxAll the stamp duty issues facing property investors (including the 5% surcharge)

All in all, this guide tells you pretty much everything you need about tax if you are a landlord.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1917392087
• ISBN13: 9781917392082
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Taxcafe UK Ltd
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"