Home > > 2010/11 rates and allowances > Residential property letting

Residential property letting

Tax on rental business profits:
Unincorporated income tax rates - 20/40/50%
Incorporated corporation tax rates - 21/29.75/28%
Tax on chargeable gain on disposal:
Unincorporated 18% on excess over exempt amount
Incorporated corporation tax rates
Maximum letting exemption relief 1 £40,000
Landlord's energy saving allowance:
Maximum claim for income tax payers £1,500
Maximum claim for corporate landlords £1,500
Basis claimable claim per property
The claim is available until 2015
Rent a room scheme income exemption £4,250

Notes

  1. Letting relief is available on let property which has been occupied as your main home.
  2. Annual profits are not subject to national insurance.