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A husband and wife own several residential investment properties in their joint names. The houses are scattered across a wide area. Another client owns properties in London, but lives outside the city. Consideration is given to whether travelling costs to visit and check the properties and to carry out repair work are allowable
We act for an individual and his wife who own several investment properties in equal shares. These are residential let out to various tenants and are scattered across a fairly wide area.
Our client has purchased a Land Rover which he has stocked up with tools and materials. He drives from his home to the various properties to carry out minor repairs as well as deal with letting issues that are best sorted out directly with the tenant face-to-face so to speak.
Do readers think that the cost of this vehicle plus its running costs will amount to a valid deduction against the rental income? We have in mind the Samadian case which could have some direct relevance.
Another client lives in a provincial city but has letting property in central London. On the same basis (and really we think that this is the same question) would...
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