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Our blog features the thoughts from our directors and senior staff on our activities the latest changes in the accountancy world. This includes the latest tax changes and how they could affect you and your business.
Charterhouse continue their support of Kinja FC girls teams
With the world cup now a fading memory much of the football focus has now switched to the Premiership for both men’s and women’s football however, our focus, is still very much with the grass roots end of the game and in particular Kinja FC girls teams. Over the past couple of years we have supported the club and their great work in developing girls football and we ar…
Charterhouse continue their support of Kinja FC girls teams
With the world cup now a fading memory much of the football focus has now switched to the Premiership for both men’s and women’s football however, our focus, is still very much with the grass roots end of the game and in particular Kinja FC girls teams. Over the past couple of years we have supported the club and their great work in developing girls football and we ar…
Welcome to 2023
Happy New Year. Firstly, we hope you all had a good New Year and it starts the year off well. Our team are busy dealing with all the tax returns and as always, January is a little frantic with all the team working hard. One of our biggest aims is to ensure that all our clients, both business and individuals do not get to January with any surprises. But mo…
Welcome to 2023
Happy New Year. Firstly, we hope you all had a good New Year and it starts the year off well. Our team are busy dealing with all the tax returns and as always, January is a little frantic with all the team working hard. One of our biggest aims is to ensure that all our clients, both business and individuals do not get to January with any surprises. But mo…
BSU Team evolving overseas
BSU Team evolving overseas. In November last year, Business Support Unit Manager, Rob Ward, visited our partners in India to work with them to plan our continuous evolution, but the trip was so much more. Rob drafted an article for the team to try and explain what the trip had delivered so here is an excerpt: “Prior to the visit I can admit to some anxieti…
BSU Team evolving overseas
BSU Team evolving overseas. In November last year, Business Support Unit Manager, Rob Ward, visited our partners in India to work with them to plan our continuous evolution, but the trip was so much more. Rob drafted an article for the team to try and explain what the trip had delivered so here is an excerpt: “Prior to the visit I can admit to some anxieti…
Christmas is nearly here so its time for a little seasonal break
With the seasonal break almost upon us, our team are as busy as ever with the tax return deadline looming. However, it is important for us to take a little time to enjoy ourselves and relax a little a…
Christmas is nearly here so its time for a little seasonal break
With the seasonal break almost upon us, our team are as busy as ever with the tax return deadline looming. However, it is important for us to take a little time to enjoy ourselves and relax a little a…
Christmas and New Year at Charterhouse
With another challenging year nearly finished, we are all preparing ourselves to enjoy spending time with our family and friends over the Christmas break. Having been through three tough years and with the prospect of 2023 being another one, now is the time to remember what is really important to us all, caring for those around us, making sure we can all enjoy spending ti…
Christmas and New Year at Charterhouse
With another challenging year nearly finished, we are all preparing ourselves to enjoy spending time with our family and friends over the Christmas break. Having been through three tough years and with the prospect of 2023 being another one, now is the time to remember what is really important to us all, caring for those around us, making sure we can all enjoy spending ti…
Charterhouse Team wrap up the year with a look at our nutrition habits with SuperWellness
As we are all heading towards the festive season, one topic we all consider is the amount we eat and let’s face it, we probably all over indulge a little. So, it was very timely that we recently had the last SuperWellness webinar of the year which focused on the nutrition habits of effective people, the aim being to help our team unde…
Charterhouse Team wrap up the year with a look at our nutrition habits with SuperWellness
As we are all heading towards the festive season, one topic we all consider is the amount we eat and let’s face it, we probably all over indulge a little. So, it was very timely that we recently had the last SuperWellness webinar of the year which focused on the nutrition habits of effective people, the aim being to help our team unde…
Paycircle, why we at Charterhouse think it is the way forward for payroll
Paycircle, why we at Charterhouse think it is the way forward for payroll. As a firm, our aim is to make the lives of our clients easier whilst at the same time maximising the value of their business or personal assets. To do this more and more we now look at technology to assist us and enhance the service we provide. A perfect example of this approach is with our …
Paycircle, why we at Charterhouse think it is the way forward for payroll
Paycircle, why we at Charterhouse think it is the way forward for payroll. As a firm, our aim is to make the lives of our clients easier whilst at the same time maximising the value of their business or personal assets. To do this more and more we now look at technology to assist us and enhance the service we provide. A perfect example of this approach is with our …
The world cup is taking all the news and girls football is thriving.
With World Cup mania hitting us all it is important to remember that the majority of football is played at grass roots level, something Charterhouse have been keen to support over the past few years. The history of Women’s football is very much a tale of huge success, followed by suppression and rejection, to the now rapid rise of interest that we are experiencing today…
The world cup is taking all the news and girls football is thriving.
With World Cup mania hitting us all it is important to remember that the majority of football is played at grass roots level, something Charterhouse have been keen to support over the past few years. The history of Women’s football is very much a tale of huge success, followed by suppression and rejection, to the now rapid rise of interest that we are experiencing today…
What impact has the recent Autumn Statement and the rise in interest rates had on property landlords and the incorporation of their property portfolios?
What impact has the recent Autumn Statement and the rise in interest rates had on property landlords? Be under no illusions we are in difficult times, with the economy struggling to recover from Brexit and Covid-19 and the cost of borrowing going through the roof. Our fourth Chancellor this year, in his Autumn Statement last week is trying to steady the ship but wh…
What impact has the recent Autumn Statement and the rise in interest rates had on property landlords and the incorporation of their property portfolios?
What impact has the recent Autumn Statement and the rise in interest rates had on property landlords? Be under no illusions we are in difficult times, with the economy struggling to recover from Brexit and Covid-19 and the cost of borrowing going through the roof. Our fourth Chancellor this year, in his Autumn Statement last week is trying to steady the ship but wh…
R&D Tax Relief reduced, what does it mean?
As a business we have developed a high level of expertise around R&D Tax relief over the past few years, working with our clients to ensure they are getting the full level of relief and in some circumstances, this has been a significant amount of money. R&D tax relief can be claimed for work that is part of a specific project to make an advance in science or techn…
R&D Tax Relief reduced, what does it mean?
As a business we have developed a high level of expertise around R&D Tax relief over the past few years, working with our clients to ensure they are getting the full level of relief and in some circumstances, this has been a significant amount of money. R&D tax relief can be claimed for work that is part of a specific project to make an advance in science or techn…
David White’s hits 40 years with Charterhouse.
In the last 40 years a lot has happened, here are some of the highlights; 2008 was the last time Spurs won a cup. In 2007 the first iPhone was released In 2004 Facebook was founded In 2002 I am a Celebrity get me out of here started. In 2000 we had the world’s biggest non-event – the Y2K computer bug. What a load of hype!!
David White’s hits 40 years with Charterhouse.
In the last 40 years a lot has happened, here are some of the highlights; 2008 was the last time Spurs won a cup. In 2007 the first iPhone was released In 2004 Facebook was founded In 2002 I am a Celebrity get me out of here started. In 2000 we had the world’s biggest non-event – the Y2K computer bug. What a load of hype!!
Charterhouse announce partnership with Airwallex
Charterhouse announce partnership with Airwallex As a business, we are continuously looking at ways that we can add value to our clients, reduce the time required to manage their finances. We are also always looking at ways that client’s businesses can reduce their costs, so when we found Airwallex we realised t…
Charterhouse announce partnership with Airwallex
Charterhouse announce partnership with Airwallex As a business, we are continuously looking at ways that we can add value to our clients, reduce the time required to manage their finances. We are also always looking at ways that client’s businesses can reduce their costs, so when we found Airwallex we realised t…
HMRC letter re Person with Significant Control – making sure your return is correct – don’t worry, we have you covered.
HMRC letter re Person with Significant Control We have recently been contacted by HMRC to inform us that they have been writing to company shareholders to inform them of their statutory requirements to include certain financial information in their annual tax returns. The first part of the letter is shown below. Per…
HMRC letter re Person with Significant Control – making sure your return is correct – don’t worry, we have you covered.
HMRC letter re Person with Significant Control We have recently been contacted by HMRC to inform us that they have been writing to company shareholders to inform them of their statutory requirements to include certain financial information in their annual tax returns. The first part of the letter is shown below. Per…
We are recruiting – join us and be part of a growing, exciting team.
We are recruiting – join us and be part of a growing, exciting team. As our business grows, we are always looking for talented people to grow with us. As a specialist firm of accountants with an emphasis on tax we are currently looking to recruit three roles: Tax Semi Senior – Tax Department Tax Compliance S…
We are recruiting – join us and be part of a growing, exciting team.
We are recruiting – join us and be part of a growing, exciting team. As our business grows, we are always looking for talented people to grow with us. As a specialist firm of accountants with an emphasis on tax we are currently looking to recruit three roles: Tax Semi Senior – Tax Department Tax Compliance S…
Golf day helps out Wycombe Homeless Connection
Over the past few years, David White, our Joint Managing Director has given a lot of time to work with his business group and this year again he helped as the Golf day helps out Wycombe Homeless Connection to raise funds to support Wycombe Homeless Connection (WHC) in their continuing drive to ensure that anyone who is homeless or at risk of b…
Golf day helps out Wycombe Homeless Connection
Over the past few years, David White, our Joint Managing Director has given a lot of time to work with his business group and this year again he helped as the Golf day helps out Wycombe Homeless Connection to raise funds to support Wycombe Homeless Connection (WHC) in their continuing drive to ensure that anyone who is homeless or at risk of b…
Turmoil and what it means to me and my business
The last four weeks has been an “interesting” time, to say the least. With the government changing and markets going through a period of uncertainty, not to mention the rise in interest rates, fuel and energy costs and the increasing food prices, we are all looking at what is next for us and how to ensure that we and our businesses are able to ride out this period of instabi…
Turmoil and what it means to me and my business
The last four weeks has been an “interesting” time, to say the least. With the government changing and markets going through a period of uncertainty, not to mention the rise in interest rates, fuel and energy costs and the increasing food prices, we are all looking at what is next for us and how to ensure that we and our businesses are able to ride out this period of instabi…
The Charterhouse Charity Day – what we got up to
The Charterhouse Charity Day Over the past few years, CSR (Social Responsibility) has been at the heart of our business, focusing us to ensure that the people arounds us are supported and that we make a positive contribution to society. The focus helps us to ensure that our staff, the community around us and the wider community have the best support we ca…
The Charterhouse Charity Day – what we got up to
The Charterhouse Charity Day Over the past few years, CSR (Social Responsibility) has been at the heart of our business, focusing us to ensure that the people arounds us are supported and that we make a positive contribution to society. The focus helps us to ensure that our staff, the community around us and the wider community have the best support we ca…
Wycombe Homeless Connection Golf Day
Throughout the last two weeks there has been much change in the UK that has affected us all, but one thing that has remained constant is the Wycombe Homeless Connection (WHC) charity golf day. This year, the day was held at Chartridge Park Golf Club in the autumn sunshine, with many contemplating the changes and how they will affect us. However, the day was not abo…
Wycombe Homeless Connection Golf Day
Throughout the last two weeks there has been much change in the UK that has affected us all, but one thing that has remained constant is the Wycombe Homeless Connection (WHC) charity golf day. This year, the day was held at Chartridge Park Golf Club in the autumn sunshine, with many contemplating the changes and how they will affect us. However, the day was not abo…
Make your life easier and your business more efficient with the latest accounting software
Make your life easier and your business more efficient with the latest accounting software Do you ever feel that the number of different roles you have to take on to ensure your business operates smoothly is too much for you? From advertising and selling your goods or services and managing your team, to dealing with suppliers and ensuring your f…
Make your life easier and your business more efficient with the latest accounting software
Make your life easier and your business more efficient with the latest accounting software Do you ever feel that the number of different roles you have to take on to ensure your business operates smoothly is too much for you? From advertising and selling your goods or services and managing your team, to dealing with suppliers and ensuring your f…
Small Business Owners can now pay more as National Insurance thresholds change effective from 6 July 2022
Small Business Owners can now pay more as National Insurance thresholds change effective from 6 July 2022 As off the 6th July this year there has been an increase to both the primary threshold (PT) and lower profits limit was confirmed from £9,880 to £12,570. This change aligns the rate with the income tax personal allowance and will mean that many sma…
Small Business Owners can now pay more as National Insurance thresholds change effective from 6 July 2022
Small Business Owners can now pay more as National Insurance thresholds change effective from 6 July 2022 As off the 6th July this year there has been an increase to both the primary threshold (PT) and lower profits limit was confirmed from £9,880 to £12,570. This change aligns the rate with the income tax personal allowance and will mean that many sma…
Come and join us for a fun filled day of golf at Chartridge Park Golf Club, Chesham, to raise funds for Wycombe Homeless Connection
If you play golf, you can help us to help Wycombe Homeless Connection (WHC). Once again this year, David White is helping to organise the annual Golf Day to raise funds for WHC. The cost to enter a team of four will be £320, which includes golf, bacon rolls and evening meal.
Come and join us for a fun filled day of golf at Chartridge Park Golf Club, Chesham, to raise funds for Wycombe Homeless Connection
If you play golf, you can help us to help Wycombe Homeless Connection (WHC). Once again this year, David White is helping to organise the annual Golf Day to raise funds for WHC. The cost to enter a team of four will be £320, which includes golf, bacon rolls and evening meal.
Charterhouse continue support of MIND in Harrow
Charterhouse continue support of MIND in Harrow Having decided to support Mind in Harrow as our Charity of the Year 2021/22 we have now decided to continue this support and keep them as our chosen charity for the coming year 2022/23. Whilst we have been ab…
Charterhouse continue support of MIND in Harrow
Charterhouse continue support of MIND in Harrow Having decided to support Mind in Harrow as our Charity of the Year 2021/22 we have now decided to continue this support and keep them as our chosen charity for the coming year 2022/23. Whilst we have been ab…
Super Wellness gets us ready for the summer
Super Wellness gets us ready for summer. Over the past couple of years we have been very conscious of the health and wellbeing of our team and implemented a number of initiatives to help them, not just through the pandemic but in the longer term as well. A key to this work was the Super Wellness program that was put in pla…
Super Wellness gets us ready for the summer
Super Wellness gets us ready for summer. Over the past couple of years we have been very conscious of the health and wellbeing of our team and implemented a number of initiatives to help them, not just through the pandemic but in the longer term as well. A key to this work was the Super Wellness program that was put in pla…
The heat is as bad as the cold for the homeless, how can cakes help?
The heat is as bad as the cold for the homeless, how can cakes help? With the recent heatwave now behind us and the UK and Europe recovering from the damage it has caused it is a good time for us to think about the impact this has on the homeless. Over the years we have supported Wycombe Homeless Connection and often there has been a focus around s…
The heat is as bad as the cold for the homeless, how can cakes help?
The heat is as bad as the cold for the homeless, how can cakes help? With the recent heatwave now behind us and the UK and Europe recovering from the damage it has caused it is a good time for us to think about the impact this has on the homeless. Over the years we have supported Wycombe Homeless Connection and often there has been a focus around s…
Kinja U13 in Euro Quarter Finals
Kinja U13 in Euro Quarter Finals. Last Thursday, at the Women’s Euro Quarter Finals at the Brentford Stadium, 11 players from Kinja Wildcats had the chance of a lifetime. They had been selected to be the mascots for the Germany V Austria match. The ultimate result was a 2-0 win for Germany, but for the Wildcats the result didn’t make a difference, they had won by just…
Kinja U13 in Euro Quarter Finals
Kinja U13 in Euro Quarter Finals. Last Thursday, at the Women’s Euro Quarter Finals at the Brentford Stadium, 11 players from Kinja Wildcats had the chance of a lifetime. They had been selected to be the mascots for the Germany V Austria match. The ultimate result was a 2-0 win for Germany, but for the Wildcats the result didn’t make a difference, they had won by just…
HMRC Scam Alert
HMRC Scam Alert, is this genuine or not? Almost every day we hear of another scam campaign, either sent via email or on social media, all asking for money. Be it a Nigerian Prince who has £50m to invest or someone claiming that you have gone into debt and owe them money, they are all trying to take advantage of the vulnerable. Now there is a new scam that is claiming to …
HMRC Scam Alert
HMRC Scam Alert, is this genuine or not? Almost every day we hear of another scam campaign, either sent via email or on social media, all asking for money. Be it a Nigerian Prince who has £50m to invest or someone claiming that you have gone into debt and owe them money, they are all trying to take advantage of the vulnerable. Now there is a new scam that is claiming to …
Risk Free, no contract and ensuring you are complaint with MTD, do you need any more reasons to try Hammock Property Management Software?
With Making Tax Digital looming on the horizon, we are constantly surprised at the number of people who own rental properties but are not aware of the impact of MTD and what it means to them. Many of these are still recording all the information related to the properties manually, meaning the time taken to produce returns is considerable. Imagine doing this four times a year ins…
Risk Free, no contract and ensuring you are complaint with MTD, do you need any more reasons to try Hammock Property Management Software?
With Making Tax Digital looming on the horizon, we are constantly surprised at the number of people who own rental properties but are not aware of the impact of MTD and what it means to them. Many of these are still recording all the information related to the properties manually, meaning the time taken to produce returns is considerable. Imagine doing this four times a year ins…
Business Support Unit – What it is and how it can help?
The Business Support Unit (BSU) was formed with the aim of allowing us to serve and support our clients in the most efficient and proactive way, and primarily deals with the following services: Bookkeeping and Management Accounts VAT App advisory, training, and data migration Accounts compliance work A digital and real-time o…
Business Support Unit – What it is and how it can help?
The Business Support Unit (BSU) was formed with the aim of allowing us to serve and support our clients in the most efficient and proactive way, and primarily deals with the following services: Bookkeeping and Management Accounts VAT App advisory, training, and data migration Accounts compliance work A digital and real-time o…
Creating a limited company to manage your property portfolio to save time and money, find out how.
Creating a limited company to manage your property portfolio can be the most efficient way to manage them and this can be made easier using Hammock property management software. When you are looking at building a property portfolio as a business there are many elements that need to be considered, areas such as tax, costs, co…
Creating a limited company to manage your property portfolio to save time and money, find out how.
Creating a limited company to manage your property portfolio can be the most efficient way to manage them and this can be made easier using Hammock property management software. When you are looking at building a property portfolio as a business there are many elements that need to be considered, areas such as tax, costs, co…
They went, they saw, they conquered. Owen and Charlie have completed their ride.
The peloton sped up the Champs-Elysees, heart rates were increasing, the nerves were jangling and the focus was on the finish line. This could have been the finish to the Tour de France, but in reality, it was the finish to the recent challenge that Owen and Charlie Hughes took on to raise money for
They went, they saw, they conquered. Owen and Charlie have completed their ride.
The peloton sped up the Champs-Elysees, heart rates were increasing, the nerves were jangling and the focus was on the finish line. This could have been the finish to the Tour de France, but in reality, it was the finish to the recent challenge that Owen and Charlie Hughes took on to raise money for
Kinja U10’s finishing the season on a high.
The Kinja U10 Girls team took part in the Denham United U10s tournament on Sunday 29 May. The team played 6 other teams from all around the South East. Over 100 teams took part in the 2 day tournament. Having lost the first game 0-2 to Alexandra Park Youth FC, the girls were a bit disheartened but they came back fighting to finish 4th on the table having won 2 …
Kinja U10’s finishing the season on a high.
The Kinja U10 Girls team took part in the Denham United U10s tournament on Sunday 29 May. The team played 6 other teams from all around the South East. Over 100 teams took part in the 2 day tournament. Having lost the first game 0-2 to Alexandra Park Youth FC, the girls were a bit disheartened but they came back fighting to finish 4th on the table having won 2 …
The cost of living rise and the impact on mental health
For all of us, the increases in the cost of living is hitting us hard and with inflation pushing prices even higher, this trend is set to continue for the time being. For a lot of people, having just about managed to get through the pandemic, these price increases are resulting in further pressure and having an impact on our mental health. Many people who historically hav…
The cost of living rise and the impact on mental health
For all of us, the increases in the cost of living is hitting us hard and with inflation pushing prices even higher, this trend is set to continue for the time being. For a lot of people, having just about managed to get through the pandemic, these price increases are resulting in further pressure and having an impact on our mental health. Many people who historically hav…
London to Paris, not long to go.
With the clock ticking the start of the London to Paris Challenge is looming and Owen and Charlie and in full training mode. Their training has been somewhat thwarted by the weather, so the indoor bikes (turb…
London to Paris, not long to go.
With the clock ticking the start of the London to Paris Challenge is looming and Owen and Charlie and in full training mode. Their training has been somewhat thwarted by the weather, so the indoor bikes (turb…
Real Living Wage Anniversary
Real Living Wage Anniversary Just over a year ago, we were all still in the depths of Covid and restrictions across every aspect of our lives. One aspect that we had already been looking at prior to the pandemic and one that became more prominent in the last two years was the support to the people who work with us and our suppliers.
Real Living Wage Anniversary
Real Living Wage Anniversary Just over a year ago, we were all still in the depths of Covid and restrictions across every aspect of our lives. One aspect that we had already been looking at prior to the pandemic and one that became more prominent in the last two years was the support to the people who work with us and our suppliers.
Charterhouse to sponsor London to Paris Challenge
As a business Charterhouse has a long history of supporting charitable causes. In the last couple of years, as with many of us, we have looked to support the health and wellbeing of our staff and community, so supporting Owen and Charlie with their London to Paris challenge fits with our values. When we were asked to support their challenge to ride from London to Paris in…
Charterhouse to sponsor London to Paris Challenge
As a business Charterhouse has a long history of supporting charitable causes. In the last couple of years, as with many of us, we have looked to support the health and wellbeing of our staff and community, so supporting Owen and Charlie with their London to Paris challenge fits with our values. When we were asked to support their challenge to ride from London to Paris in…
Buying an Electric Vehicle (EV), is this beneficial to me and my business
Buying an Electric Vehicle (EV), is this beneficial to me and my business Electric Vehicles (EV), everyone is talking about them and with the world finally waking up to the …
Buying an Electric Vehicle (EV), is this beneficial to me and my business
Buying an Electric Vehicle (EV), is this beneficial to me and my business Electric Vehicles (EV), everyone is talking about them and with the world finally waking up to the …
Kinja FC Girls Update
With the regular football season now nearing the end we wanted to update you on the latest activity for Kinja FC, who we have been sponsoring over the season. As a club they are doing a huge amount to promote and develop women’s football, a cause that meets with our core values. Even though this season has been filled with some challenges, including absences due to COVI…
Kinja FC Girls Update
With the regular football season now nearing the end we wanted to update you on the latest activity for Kinja FC, who we have been sponsoring over the season. As a club they are doing a huge amount to promote and develop women’s football, a cause that meets with our core values. Even though this season has been filled with some challenges, including absences due to COVI…
Running a property portfolio is getting more expensive, what can you do to manage the increased costs?
How to manage the increased costs of running a property portfolio? With inflation increasing, energy costs increasing and tenants potentially struggling, it is more important than ever to be able to manage the cost of your property portfolio easily. Traditionally this has been done manually or possibly using spreadsheets, but it no longer needs to be that time c…
Running a property portfolio is getting more expensive, what can you do to manage the increased costs?
How to manage the increased costs of running a property portfolio? With inflation increasing, energy costs increasing and tenants potentially struggling, it is more important than ever to be able to manage the cost of your property portfolio easily. Traditionally this has been done manually or possibly using spreadsheets, but it no longer needs to be that time c…
MIND in Harrow – quick update
As our charity of the year, we give regular updates on MIND in Harrow and their activity and over the last couple of years this has become even more important with many people struggling with mental health challenges. One of their initiatives is Befriending. With the easing of restrictions, yet rising rates in covid infection…
MIND in Harrow – quick update
As our charity of the year, we give regular updates on MIND in Harrow and their activity and over the last couple of years this has become even more important with many people struggling with mental health challenges. One of their initiatives is Befriending. With the easing of restrictions, yet rising rates in covid infection…
To VAT register, or not to VAT register: that is the question
In short, you must register for VAT if your business’ turnover exceeds £85,000 in a rolling 12 month period, or you believe it will in the next twelve months. The turnover is on all items on which VAT c…
To VAT register, or not to VAT register: that is the question
In short, you must register for VAT if your business’ turnover exceeds £85,000 in a rolling 12 month period, or you believe it will in the next twelve months. The turnover is on all items on which VAT c…
I HAVE BUILT UP A PROPERTY PORTFOLIO AND I’M WORRIED ABOUT INHERITANCE TAX (IHT), SHOULD I GIFT PROPERTIES TO MY ADULT CHILDREN?
I have come across this same question from numerous clients over the last 20 years and being a tax advisor it is not natural to say to clients that tax is not the most important factor they should be considering. Important factors I ask clients to consider in the first instance are:- Does the income from the properties fund your current lifestyle? Do…
I HAVE BUILT UP A PROPERTY PORTFOLIO AND I’M WORRIED ABOUT INHERITANCE TAX (IHT), SHOULD I GIFT PROPERTIES TO MY ADULT CHILDREN?
I have come across this same question from numerous clients over the last 20 years and being a tax advisor it is not natural to say to clients that tax is not the most important factor they should be considering. Important factors I ask clients to consider in the first instance are:- Does the income from the properties fund your current lifestyle? Do…
Charterhouse is leading the way in diverse business – update
It has now been a year since we conducted our first extensive Diversity Audit and we are pleased to share the steps we have taken since our last Audit was undertaken, in order to continue with our work towards increased diversity, as well as sharing the outcome of this year’s audit.
Charterhouse is leading the way in diverse business – update
It has now been a year since we conducted our first extensive Diversity Audit and we are pleased to share the steps we have taken since our last Audit was undertaken, in order to continue with our work towards increased diversity, as well as sharing the outcome of this year’s audit.
Hammock, saving you time and money managing your properties, your questions answered.
On Wednesday 23rd Feb we held the latest in our series of webinars aimed at providing more information to you to help you maximise the return on your investments. This session was focused on Hammock Property Management. We have recently entered into a partnership with Hammock so that our clients with properties they rent out can easily manage the financial aspe…
Hammock, saving you time and money managing your properties, your questions answered.
On Wednesday 23rd Feb we held the latest in our series of webinars aimed at providing more information to you to help you maximise the return on your investments. This session was focused on Hammock Property Management. We have recently entered into a partnership with Hammock so that our clients with properties they rent out can easily manage the financial aspe…
Reduce the time and money taken to manage rental properties – last chance to register
Would you like to reduce the time it takes to manage the financial side of owning these properties? Would you like real time information on their financial performance? There is still time to register for our webinar in which our partners, Hammock will explain how you can achieve both of these. Join us on 23…
Reduce the time and money taken to manage rental properties – last chance to register
Would you like to reduce the time it takes to manage the financial side of owning these properties? Would you like real time information on their financial performance? There is still time to register for our webinar in which our partners, Hammock will explain how you can achieve both of these. Join us on 23…
Reduce the time and money taken to manage rental properties.
Would you like to reduce the time it takes to manage the financial side of owning these properties? Would you like real time information on their financial performance? How do you manage your properties; Hardcopy Paper & Filing Spreadsheet (Excel, Google sheets etc) Specialist Pro…
Reduce the time and money taken to manage rental properties.
Would you like to reduce the time it takes to manage the financial side of owning these properties? Would you like real time information on their financial performance? How do you manage your properties; Hardcopy Paper & Filing Spreadsheet (Excel, Google sheets etc) Specialist Pro…
Hammock Webinar Invitation – Find out how to reduce the time and money taken to manage rental properties.
Do you own one or more properties that you rent out? How do you manage your property finances? Hardcopy Paper & Filing Spreadsheet (Excel, Google sheets etc) Specialist Property Software Other Would you like to reduce the time it takes to manage the financial side of owning these p…
Hammock Webinar Invitation – Find out how to reduce the time and money taken to manage rental properties.
Do you own one or more properties that you rent out? How do you manage your property finances? Hardcopy Paper & Filing Spreadsheet (Excel, Google sheets etc) Specialist Property Software Other Would you like to reduce the time it takes to manage the financial side of owning these p…
Charterhouse partner with Hammock, to help save landlords time and money.
Do you own one or more properties that you rent out? Would you like to reduce the time it takes to manage the financial side of owning these properties? Would you like real time information on their financial performance? If the answer to any of the above questions is yes, we have some good news for you. Cha…
Charterhouse partner with Hammock, to help save landlords time and money.
Do you own one or more properties that you rent out? Would you like to reduce the time it takes to manage the financial side of owning these properties? Would you like real time information on their financial performance? If the answer to any of the above questions is yes, we have some good news for you. Cha…
MIND in Harrow – tip of the day Set an intention for the New Year.
As a business, we have always put the health and wellbeing of our staff at the forefront of everything we do and this, to a large extent was behind our decision to adopt MIND in Harrow as our Charity of the Year. One of MIND’s initiatives is to help with “Top Tips” on how to overcome particular stress points and over the last few months we have been helping them by pushing…
MIND in Harrow – tip of the day Set an intention for the New Year.
As a business, we have always put the health and wellbeing of our staff at the forefront of everything we do and this, to a large extent was behind our decision to adopt MIND in Harrow as our Charity of the Year. One of MIND’s initiatives is to help with “Top Tips” on how to overcome particular stress points and over the last few months we have been helping them by pushing…
Charterhouse adopt Hammock property finance platform for landlords
Over the past few years we have continued to evolve our digital expertise and knowledge, aiming to embrace the latest technology to help our clients. The latest platform we have adopted is Hammock. Hammock is a property finance platform for landlords of all sizes from single properties upwards. We are adding Hammock to our suite of services to help landlords manage and mo…
Charterhouse adopt Hammock property finance platform for landlords
Over the past few years we have continued to evolve our digital expertise and knowledge, aiming to embrace the latest technology to help our clients. The latest platform we have adopted is Hammock. Hammock is a property finance platform for landlords of all sizes from single properties upwards. We are adding Hammock to our suite of services to help landlords manage and mo…
Looking forward to 2022, Kinja FC Womens teams have some clear goals.
As we move from a difficult and turbulent year of 2021 for everyone across the country, and look ahead to 2022, we at Kinja FC would just like to take a moment to reflect on some of the many positives that arose from 2021, and the exciting opportunities we look forward to as we move into 2022, and the second half of the 2021/22 season. Find our more about their impressiv…
Looking forward to 2022, Kinja FC Womens teams have some clear goals.
As we move from a difficult and turbulent year of 2021 for everyone across the country, and look ahead to 2022, we at Kinja FC would just like to take a moment to reflect on some of the many positives that arose from 2021, and the exciting opportunities we look forward to as we move into 2022, and the second half of the 2021/22 season. Find our more about their impressiv…
New Year, same commitment
With the New Year well under way, it feels as though we are once again facing an uphill battle for 2022 but the government would have us believe that we are in a stronger position because of the success of the vaccination programme in the UK. Whatever your thoughts, for us at Charterhouse, it certainly is the case that we are in a stronger position than we were at the sam…
New Year, same commitment
With the New Year well under way, it feels as though we are once again facing an uphill battle for 2022 but the government would have us believe that we are in a stronger position because of the success of the vaccination programme in the UK. Whatever your thoughts, for us at Charterhouse, it certainly is the case that we are in a stronger position than we were at the sam…
HMRC warn against tax filing scams
HMRC warns of tax return scammers. As we move into the final couple of months for tax returns to be completed and filed with HMRC, there is a strong warning from HMRC to be careful of scams and fraudsters. HMRC’s Director General for Customer Services is quoted “Never let yourself be rushed. If someone contacts you saying they’re from HM…
HMRC warn against tax filing scams
HMRC warns of tax return scammers. As we move into the final couple of months for tax returns to be completed and filed with HMRC, there is a strong warning from HMRC to be careful of scams and fraudsters. HMRC’s Director General for Customer Services is quoted “Never let yourself be rushed. If someone contacts you saying they’re from HM…
SuperWellness is back! – Charterhouse continue support for staff
At the beginning of 2020, just as the COVID pandemic struck, we began working with SuperWellness to help improve the health and wellbeing of our employ…
SuperWellness is back! – Charterhouse continue support for staff
At the beginning of 2020, just as the COVID pandemic struck, we began working with SuperWellness to help improve the health and wellbeing of our employ…
Charterhouse’ David White plays a quick round and helps local charities at the same time.
As many of you know David White, Joint Managing Director has two passions, playing golf and supporting local charities. So what better for him than being able to take part in golf days to raise funds two of the charities he and Charterhouse have supported for the past few years, Wycombe Homeless Connec…
Charterhouse’ David White plays a quick round and helps local charities at the same time.
As many of you know David White, Joint Managing Director has two passions, playing golf and supporting local charities. So what better for him than being able to take part in golf days to raise funds two of the charities he and Charterhouse have supported for the past few years, Wycombe Homeless Connec…
Swap your bed for a sleeping bag and help fight homelessness in your sleep! Big Sleepout 2021: At home
One of the charities we have supported over many years has been Wycombe Homeless Connection (WHC). A lot of this support has been through David White’s work with Business Connections in Gerrards Cross. This work has enabled Charterhouse to help them support the many homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in High Wycombe. Every year WHC run a “Big Sleepout” …
Swap your bed for a sleeping bag and help fight homelessness in your sleep! Big Sleepout 2021: At home
One of the charities we have supported over many years has been Wycombe Homeless Connection (WHC). A lot of this support has been through David White’s work with Business Connections in Gerrards Cross. This work has enabled Charterhouse to help them support the many homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless in High Wycombe. Every year WHC run a “Big Sleepout” …
Kinja FC Girls Update
Having had a superb start to the season, Kinja Girls were looking to continue their good form in their latest matches. But as with all sports teams, …
Kinja FC Girls Update
Having had a superb start to the season, Kinja Girls were looking to continue their good form in their latest matches. But as with all sports teams, …
Accounting Excellence Awards 2021 – So near yet so far
Last night the glitz and glamour returned to the accountancy profession after a year out due to the pandemic. The occasion was the annual Accounting Excellence awards, once again held at The Brewery in The City.
Accounting Excellence Awards 2021 – So near yet so far
Last night the glitz and glamour returned to the accountancy profession after a year out due to the pandemic. The occasion was the annual Accounting Excellence awards, once again held at The Brewery in The City.
Skydiving for MIND in Harrow – Raj has finally done it
Skydiving for MIND After many attempts Raj has final done it, jumped out of a perfectly good plane and all in the name of a great cause, although he was beaten to it by Mi…
Skydiving for MIND in Harrow – Raj has finally done it
Skydiving for MIND After many attempts Raj has final done it, jumped out of a perfectly good plane and all in the name of a great cause, although he was beaten to it by Mi…
Football is back and Kinja are having a great start to the season.
Football is back! With football stadiums full again and the premiership back up and running our focus turns to the grass roots game and Kinja FC Girls Teams, who we are sponsoring this season. Pre-season training went well and the U10 have now had their first two matches, winning both of these. Saturday 25th
Football is back and Kinja are having a great start to the season.
Football is back! With football stadiums full again and the premiership back up and running our focus turns to the grass roots game and Kinja FC Girls Teams, who we are sponsoring this season. Pre-season training went well and the U10 have now had their first two matches, winning both of these. Saturday 25th
Charterhouse Social Event helps health and wellbeing and supports local charity
It was a great pleasure that we were able to organise our first in person social event since our Christmas party in 2019! We are all about our people and are famous for our socials, so being able to meet inside and outside the office is very important for our culture. Our office is located at the foot of the historic village Harrow on the Hill with its nostalgic charm, li…
Charterhouse Social Event helps health and wellbeing and supports local charity
It was a great pleasure that we were able to organise our first in person social event since our Christmas party in 2019! We are all about our people and are famous for our socials, so being able to meet inside and outside the office is very important for our culture. Our office is located at the foot of the historic village Harrow on the Hill with its nostalgic charm, li…
Cem Soydaner listed in top 35 up and coming accountants.
Published every year in September, The Accountancy Age 35 under 35 rankings seek to highlight the rising stars of the accountancy profession, featuring those who have made great professional contributions to the field and their individual firms. The list is very competitive and to be inclu…
Cem Soydaner listed in top 35 up and coming accountants.
Published every year in September, The Accountancy Age 35 under 35 rankings seek to highlight the rising stars of the accountancy profession, featuring those who have made great professional contributions to the field and their individual firms. The list is very competitive and to be inclu…
Landed, safe and sound, who’s up next?
We are actually in the plane! Door just opened! Is it too late to back out? Oh I’m next… These were some of the thoughts going through the minds of Michael and Usman before jumping out of the plane. After 7 hours of waiting and countless weather updates, they were more afraid of having to return another d…
Landed, safe and sound, who’s up next?
We are actually in the plane! Door just opened! Is it too late to back out? Oh I’m next… These were some of the thoughts going through the minds of Michael and Usman before jumping out of the plane. After 7 hours of waiting and countless weather updates, they were more afraid of having to return another d…
Support the Charterhouse Challenge in aid of MIND in Harrow
As you may know, this year, as a business, we have adopted MIND in Harrow as our Charity of the Year, this now includes the Charterhouse Challenge. The Charterhouse Challenge will be a series of events undertaken by different members of the team over the coming year, each one pushing the individual out of their comfort zone…
Support the Charterhouse Challenge in aid of MIND in Harrow
As you may know, this year, as a business, we have adopted MIND in Harrow as our Charity of the Year, this now includes the Charterhouse Challenge. The Charterhouse Challenge will be a series of events undertaken by different members of the team over the coming year, each one pushing the individual out of their comfort zone…
Charterhouse accepted to participate in government Kickstart scheme
We are pleased to announce that Charterhouse has been accepted to participate in the government funded Kickstart scheme which gives young people at a risk of long-term unemployment the opportunity through a 6 month job placement to start a new career in an industry. Charterhouse will help them upskill and provide them with additional employability support to help boost their emp…
Charterhouse accepted to participate in government Kickstart scheme
We are pleased to announce that Charterhouse has been accepted to participate in the government funded Kickstart scheme which gives young people at a risk of long-term unemployment the opportunity through a 6 month job placement to start a new career in an industry. Charterhouse will help them upskill and provide them with additional employability support to help boost their emp…
Charterhouse shortlisted for Accounting Excellence Awards
We are extremely excited to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards in the
Charterhouse shortlisted for Accounting Excellence Awards
We are extremely excited to announce that we have been shortlisted for two awards in the
Skydiving for MIND in Harrow – The Charterhouse Challenge
As you may know, this year, as a business, we have adopted MIND in Harrow as our Charity of the Year. Our support for them includes a number of different strands, but in addition to this the team at Charterhouse are looking to raise money for the charity by doing a number of different challenges throughout the year. All of th…
Skydiving for MIND in Harrow – The Charterhouse Challenge
As you may know, this year, as a business, we have adopted MIND in Harrow as our Charity of the Year. Our support for them includes a number of different strands, but in addition to this the team at Charterhouse are looking to raise money for the charity by doing a number of different challenges throughout the year. All of th…
Return to the office – what it means for us.
This is a difficult time we are going through and communication is a vital part of this process. We have been in constant communication with our employees to see how we are doing and if they have any needs or concerns. We do this through the managers as well as internal surveys. In August 2020 and again in May 2021 we sent out Return to work and check in survey to all employees …
Return to the office – what it means for us.
This is a difficult time we are going through and communication is a vital part of this process. We have been in constant communication with our employees to see how we are doing and if they have any needs or concerns. We do this through the managers as well as internal surveys. In August 2020 and again in May 2021 we sent out Return to work and check in survey to all employees …
Read the latest tips from MIND in Harrow.
Go after the funny… Find out more about MIND in Harrow.
Mayor of London Good Work Standard
The Mayor of London launched his Good Work Standard as part of his commitment to making London the best city in the world to work. The Mayor’s Good Work Standard brings together …
Mayor of London Good Work Standard
The Mayor of London launched his Good Work Standard as part of his commitment to making London the best city in the world to work. The Mayor’s Good Work Standard brings together …
Business Connexions holds golf event in aid of Wycombe Homeless
Business Connexions is a long-established Group of professionals, of which David White has been a regular member of for a number of years. They meet regularly to discuss and develop their businesses, but they also ensure that they give as much back to the community as they can and over the years have run a series of fundraising events for different charities, in recent years foc…
Business Connexions holds golf event in aid of Wycombe Homeless
Business Connexions is a long-established Group of professionals, of which David White has been a regular member of for a number of years. They meet regularly to discuss and develop their businesses, but they also ensure that they give as much back to the community as they can and over the years have run a series of fundraising events for different charities, in recent years foc…
Investment Property Taxation, Planning & Restructuring – Read and listen to what the experts say
We recently ran an event where a panel of experts discussed some of the issues around the incorporation of your Buy-to-Let property portfolio. We covered many different areas, specifically those that perhaps your own advisors are reluctant to answer. One area that was prominent during the discussion was the new super deduction and special rate allowances and we wanted to share w…
Investment Property Taxation, Planning & Restructuring – Read and listen to what the experts say
We recently ran an event where a panel of experts discussed some of the issues around the incorporation of your Buy-to-Let property portfolio. We covered many different areas, specifically those that perhaps your own advisors are reluctant to answer. One area that was prominent during the discussion was the new super deduction and special rate allowances and we wanted to share w…
Charterhouse support sees Kinja tournament played in the shadow of Wembley.
On Tuesday this week, Kinja held their first tournament and what better place than in the shadow of the great arch of Wembley. On a hot summer’s evening teams from five different clubs joined the club to compete for the title. As a club one of Kinja’s goals is to promote women’s football so it was only fitting that the first tournament was for the girls U12 age grou…
Charterhouse support sees Kinja tournament played in the shadow of Wembley.
On Tuesday this week, Kinja held their first tournament and what better place than in the shadow of the great arch of Wembley. On a hot summer’s evening teams from five different clubs joined the club to compete for the title. As a club one of Kinja’s goals is to promote women’s football so it was only fitting that the first tournament was for the girls U12 age grou…
Managing your property portfolio tax-efficiently, if you missed the event, it is not too late.
Charterhouse have been advising on property structures for several years now – well before the section 24 loan interest changes and we recently held an event to explore the different elements of incorporating your Buy-to-Let property portfolio and what to consider with any property planning or restructuring. We put together a panel of experts who answered those difficul…
Managing your property portfolio tax-efficiently, if you missed the event, it is not too late.
Charterhouse have been advising on property structures for several years now – well before the section 24 loan interest changes and we recently held an event to explore the different elements of incorporating your Buy-to-Let property portfolio and what to consider with any property planning or restructuring. We put together a panel of experts who answered those difficul…
Charterhouse Accountants extend support of Kinja FC to further support women’s football.
Over the past season we have been supporting Kinja FC Under 9 ‘U9’ and Under 16 ‘U16’ girls teams in our drive to encourage diversity in sport and the community, a value that is central to Charterhouse as a business. …
Charterhouse Accountants extend support of Kinja FC to further support women’s football.
Over the past season we have been supporting Kinja FC Under 9 ‘U9’ and Under 16 ‘U16’ girls teams in our drive to encourage diversity in sport and the community, a value that is central to Charterhouse as a business. …
Go straight to Jail and support Mind in Harrow
Going to jail might not sound like the best way to help support our charity of the year, Mind in Harrow, but this year they are running a fundraising campaign with a difference. It is easy, spend a night in a police cell and only get released when you have raised enough bail money. Read more below about how to sample the best the local constabulary has to offer and help r…
Go straight to Jail and support Mind in Harrow
Going to jail might not sound like the best way to help support our charity of the year, Mind in Harrow, but this year they are running a fundraising campaign with a difference. It is easy, spend a night in a police cell and only get released when you have raised enough bail money. Read more below about how to sample the best the local constabulary has to offer and help r…
The View – The latest news from Charterhouse
Following arguably the most difficult year most of us have ever had to face, we are all now starting to look forward and plan how we get our businesses and lives back on track. It is now widely accepted that many of us will no longer work as we have traditionally, from offices full time, but will now be working remotely for much of the time as well. This will have a massive impa…
The View – The latest news from Charterhouse
Following arguably the most difficult year most of us have ever had to face, we are all now starting to look forward and plan how we get our businesses and lives back on track. It is now widely accepted that many of us will no longer work as we have traditionally, from offices full time, but will now be working remotely for much of the time as well. This will have a massive impa…
Working hard but seemingly not making much progress?
Working hard but seemingly not making much progress? Does the growth of your business seem to take two steps forward and one step back? A sole focus on chasing new customers seems to be the hallmark of modern business, yet the vast majority don’t really understand that this approach usually comes at th…
Working hard but seemingly not making much progress?
Working hard but seemingly not making much progress? Does the growth of your business seem to take two steps forward and one step back? A sole focus on chasing new customers seems to be the hallmark of modern business, yet the vast majority don’t really understand that this approach usually comes at th…
Cash flow and growth – strategies for sustainable growth in 2021
Working hard but seemingly not making much progress?
Cash flow and growth – strategies for sustainable growth in 2021
Working hard but seemingly not making much progress?
Top Tips to wellbeing from Mind in Harrow
Here is our latest Top Tip to wellbeing from Mind in Harrow our new Charity of the Year. For more information on our work with Min…
Top Tips to wellbeing from Mind in Harrow
Here is our latest Top Tip to wellbeing from Mind in Harrow our new Charity of the Year. For more information on our work with Min…
Does the growth of your business seem to take two steps forward and one step back? Find out how to overcome this with Charterhouse.
Does the growth of your business seem to take two steps forward and one step back? Working hard but seemingly not making much progress? A sole focus on chasing new customers seems to be the hallmark of modern business, yet the vast majority don’t really understand that this approach usually comes at the expe…
Does the growth of your business seem to take two steps forward and one step back? Find out how to overcome this with Charterhouse.
Does the growth of your business seem to take two steps forward and one step back? Working hard but seemingly not making much progress? A sole focus on chasing new customers seems to be the hallmark of modern business, yet the vast majority don’t really understand that this approach usually comes at the expe…
Topic of Cancer wins in the rain.
Such is the desire of everyone to get back to normality, even the appalling weather of last Friday didn’t stop a group of avid golfers from Surrey taking part in a competition to raise money for Topic Of Cancer. As a business, we have supported the charity over the past couple of years in this type of event and so it was that David White, Joint Managing Director, took a…
Topic of Cancer wins in the rain.
Such is the desire of everyone to get back to normality, even the appalling weather of last Friday didn’t stop a group of avid golfers from Surrey taking part in a competition to raise money for Topic Of Cancer. As a business, we have supported the charity over the past couple of years in this type of event and so it was that David White, Joint Managing Director, took a…
Charterhouse continue their support for KCA
At the heart of everything we do at Charterhouse is our passion to support all elements of our community and not just in the work we do. In 2019 we took the decision to adopt a Charity of the Year, this would be a charity we supported on a different level to those we have worked with over the past few years such as Wycombe Homeless Connection and Topic of Cancer. I…
Charterhouse continue their support for KCA
At the heart of everything we do at Charterhouse is our passion to support all elements of our community and not just in the work we do. In 2019 we took the decision to adopt a Charity of the Year, this would be a charity we supported on a different level to those we have worked with over the past few years such as Wycombe Homeless Connection and Topic of Cancer. I…
Charterhouse Accountants Adopt Mind in Harrow as Charity of the Year
At the heart of everything we do at Charterhouse is our passion to support all elements of our community and not just in the work we do. In 2019 we took the decision to adopt a Charity of the Year, this would be a charity we supported on a different level to those we have worked with over the past few years such as Wycombe Homeless Connection and Topic of Cancer. I…
Charterhouse Accountants Adopt Mind in Harrow as Charity of the Year
At the heart of everything we do at Charterhouse is our passion to support all elements of our community and not just in the work we do. In 2019 we took the decision to adopt a Charity of the Year, this would be a charity we supported on a different level to those we have worked with over the past few years such as Wycombe Homeless Connection and Topic of Cancer. I…
Wycombe Homeless Connection continuing the struggle to bring housing help to Bucks
During the past year the pandemic has change many things in our society, but what has not changed is the need to support those people who are homeless or at risk of being made homeless, the only difference is that this task has become even more challenging. Wycombe Homeless Connection (WHC) has been working harder than ever to support those in need in Bucks and has manage…
Wycombe Homeless Connection continuing the struggle to bring housing help to Bucks
During the past year the pandemic has change many things in our society, but what has not changed is the need to support those people who are homeless or at risk of being made homeless, the only difference is that this task has become even more challenging. Wycombe Homeless Connection (WHC) has been working harder than ever to support those in need in Bucks and has manage…
Charterhouse Accountants Ltd CELEBRATES COMMITMENT TO REAL LIVING WAGE
Over the past few years, as a business, we have committed to supporting our staff in every way we can, this encompasses health and safety of our staff both physically and mentally, ensuring we have a truly diverse and inclusive workforce and the latest step has been achieving accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation. Our Living Wage commitment will see everyone worki…
Charterhouse Accountants Ltd CELEBRATES COMMITMENT TO REAL LIVING WAGE
Over the past few years, as a business, we have committed to supporting our staff in every way we can, this encompasses health and safety of our staff both physically and mentally, ensuring we have a truly diverse and inclusive workforce and the latest step has been achieving accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation. Our Living Wage commitment will see everyone worki…
Evolving to ensure we can support you in your development
Over the past twelve months the need for businesses to evolve has become more important than ever. In March 2020 we were all told we had to stop going to the office and to work from home. This led to a massive change, not only in the way we worked, but the way we communicate. As “Zoom” became a verb and we all got used to video calls, we settled into a new way of working fro…
Evolving to ensure we can support you in your development
Over the past twelve months the need for businesses to evolve has become more important than ever. In March 2020 we were all told we had to stop going to the office and to work from home. This led to a massive change, not only in the way we worked, but the way we communicate. As “Zoom” became a verb and we all got used to video calls, we settled into a new way of working fro…
Mental Health Awareness Week even more poignant this year
Over the past year we have all realised how much of an impact mental health can have on us all both at home and at work in normal circumstances, let alone under the conditions we have all been living under for the last year. Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week and we believe it is important for us all to help ensure that we are not only aware of the issue but know w…
Mental Health Awareness Week even more poignant this year
Over the past year we have all realised how much of an impact mental health can have on us all both at home and at work in normal circumstances, let alone under the conditions we have all been living under for the last year. Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week and we believe it is important for us all to help ensure that we are not only aware of the issue but know w…
Landlords hit by fines in 2020
Since April 2020 HMRC have introduced new, significantly reduced reporting and payment times for CGT on the sale of second homes and buy to let properties to just 30 days from the date of completion. Before April 2020 any landlord had up to 22 months to settle and this change has led to a lot of landlords being caught out. Within 30 days of completion, you now to have to …
Landlords hit by fines in 2020
Since April 2020 HMRC have introduced new, significantly reduced reporting and payment times for CGT on the sale of second homes and buy to let properties to just 30 days from the date of completion. Before April 2020 any landlord had up to 22 months to settle and this change has led to a lot of landlords being caught out. Within 30 days of completion, you now to have to …
Do you think you are paying too much tax on your rental properties?
Following on from the recent raft of legislative changes affecting landlords, David White and Raj Jiwani, our joint managing directors, hosted a webinar last week which outlined the changes and how they might impact you and importantly how to ensure that you are not paying too much tax on your rental properties. One key strategy Charterhouse have worked on is how to trans…
Do you think you are paying too much tax on your rental properties?
Following on from the recent raft of legislative changes affecting landlords, David White and Raj Jiwani, our joint managing directors, hosted a webinar last week which outlined the changes and how they might impact you and importantly how to ensure that you are not paying too much tax on your rental properties. One key strategy Charterhouse have worked on is how to trans…
Women in Property – the questions?
Last night, Jigna Shah presented to a group of leading business women to take them through how to maximise the benefits of a property portfolio by incorporating. Excellently attended, Jigna was able to help the group with their planning, resulting in a number of questions from the group. Can you remove the personal guarantee after 2 years once the Ltd is well establ…
Women in Property – the questions?
Last night, Jigna Shah presented to a group of leading business women to take them through how to maximise the benefits of a property portfolio by incorporating. Excellently attended, Jigna was able to help the group with their planning, resulting in a number of questions from the group. Can you remove the personal guarantee after 2 years once the Ltd is well establ…
Getting back to normal after an incredible weekend at work and home
As we all get back to work after an incredible weekend, the sun was out and we were able to see friends and family properly for the first time in a long time. We are all now looking forward to the second phase of the government’s …
Getting back to normal after an incredible weekend at work and home
As we all get back to work after an incredible weekend, the sun was out and we were able to see friends and family properly for the first time in a long time. We are all now looking forward to the second phase of the government’s …
Do you think you are paying too much tax on your rental properties?
Do you think you are paying too much tax on your rental properties? If so, you’ve likely been impacted by the raft of legislative changes affecting landlords over recent years and are increasingly feeling the financial squeeze as a result. Government legislation has increased ‘red tape’ and workload for landlords, with large fines introduced for those fail…
Do you think you are paying too much tax on your rental properties?
Do you think you are paying too much tax on your rental properties? If so, you’ve likely been impacted by the raft of legislative changes affecting landlords over recent years and are increasingly feeling the financial squeeze as a result. Government legislation has increased ‘red tape’ and workload for landlords, with large fines introduced for those fail…
Kids Can Achieve working through the lockdown
Throughout the pandemic, our charity of the year, Kids Can Achieve (KCA) has been working tirelessly to find ways to keep providing much needed support to families and children who have additional needs. Often these children and families are more vulnerable to Covid-19 so their job has been even harder. As we move out of lockdown they are starting to plan for the summers …
Kids Can Achieve working through the lockdown
Throughout the pandemic, our charity of the year, Kids Can Achieve (KCA) has been working tirelessly to find ways to keep providing much needed support to families and children who have additional needs. Often these children and families are more vulnerable to Covid-19 so their job has been even harder. As we move out of lockdown they are starting to plan for the summers …
Adapting to everyone’s unique needs.
Adapting to everyone’s unique needs. Our values are all about putting people first and ensuring that every person, be they a client or a member of the team have the right support for them. Historically we have worked with clients to produce their statutory accounts each year, ensuring they meet with government regulations. In recent years more of…
Adapting to everyone’s unique needs.
Adapting to everyone’s unique needs. Our values are all about putting people first and ensuring that every person, be they a client or a member of the team have the right support for them. Historically we have worked with clients to produce their statutory accounts each year, ensuring they meet with government regulations. In recent years more of…
The Budget 2021 – Building for the Future.
How is the Rishi Sunak social media train going to repay the £300bn cost of the COVID-19 pandemic to the UK most of us were asking up until this afternoon? A tax on tweets could probably cover the cost within a few days! This was the question we have all be asking over the past few weeks and now we know the answers. Rather than wait for the normal budget reviews t…
The Budget 2021 – Building for the Future.
How is the Rishi Sunak social media train going to repay the £300bn cost of the COVID-19 pandemic to the UK most of us were asking up until this afternoon? A tax on tweets could probably cover the cost within a few days! This was the question we have all be asking over the past few weeks and now we know the answers. Rather than wait for the normal budget reviews t…
Online accounting systems, listen again to find out how they can make your business more efficient and save you money.
On 23rd February we ran the latest in our programme of webinars exploring the benefits of digital accounting systems. The webinar, jointly presented by our associate director Cem Soydaner together with Rishi Ruparelia of Xero, explored how digital systems can help improve your invoicing and cash flow. This webinar in particular helped show you how to maximise…
Online accounting systems, listen again to find out how they can make your business more efficient and save you money.
On 23rd February we ran the latest in our programme of webinars exploring the benefits of digital accounting systems. The webinar, jointly presented by our associate director Cem Soydaner together with Rishi Ruparelia of Xero, explored how digital systems can help improve your invoicing and cash flow. This webinar in particular helped show you how to maximise…
Wycombe Homeless Connection delivering more support than ever and with some faces you might recognize.
With the government’s announcement of the roadmap out of lockdown, most of us are now daring to dream of a more normal life, seeing friends and families, going to the pub, getting back to work normally, but for many there are still considerable challenges ahead. The homeless is one group for which these challenges will not stop. Wycombe Homeless Connection (WHC) have wo…
Wycombe Homeless Connection delivering more support than ever and with some faces you might recognize.
With the government’s announcement of the roadmap out of lockdown, most of us are now daring to dream of a more normal life, seeing friends and families, going to the pub, getting back to work normally, but for many there are still considerable challenges ahead. The homeless is one group for which these challenges will not stop. Wycombe Homeless Connection (WHC) have wo…
VAT Domestic Reverse Charge for the building and construction industry
After delays in 2019 and 2020, the Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) rules for businesses operating in the building and construction industry will come into effect from 1 March 2021. The new rules are intended to tackle VAT fraud in the industry, by removing the opportunity for a supplier to charge VAT on an invoice and then not declare it or pay it over to H…
VAT Domestic Reverse Charge for the building and construction industry
After delays in 2019 and 2020, the Domestic Reverse Charge (DRC) rules for businesses operating in the building and construction industry will come into effect from 1 March 2021. The new rules are intended to tackle VAT fraud in the industry, by removing the opportunity for a supplier to charge VAT on an invoice and then not declare it or pay it over to H…
Diverse – in our staff, our clients and our work
One aspect of business that has transformed over the past few years, highlighted by the various movements for different groups in society is diversity in the workplace. Most organisations recognise the benefits of having a workforce that is equally split between the sexes as well as having a balanced cross section of ethnic groups. At Charterhouse, we have always been a d…
Diverse – in our staff, our clients and our work
One aspect of business that has transformed over the past few years, highlighted by the various movements for different groups in society is diversity in the workplace. Most organisations recognise the benefits of having a workforce that is equally split between the sexes as well as having a balanced cross section of ethnic groups. At Charterhouse, we have always been a d…
Charterhouse awarded accreditation for our CSR work.
Over the past two years, Charterhouse as a business has changed our focus to put people first and we aren’t just referring to our staff, we include our clients, our partners and the community in that group. Our work has included working with local charities and community project as well as looking internally to make sure we were looking after our staff and enabling them…
Charterhouse awarded accreditation for our CSR work.
Over the past two years, Charterhouse as a business has changed our focus to put people first and we aren’t just referring to our staff, we include our clients, our partners and the community in that group. Our work has included working with local charities and community project as well as looking internally to make sure we were looking after our staff and enabling them…
Kinja getting creative to continue training during lockdown
During the lockdown, we have all been affected, be in businesses having to furlough its staff and losing customers, families having to isolate or small community groups have to temporarily close, it is a challenge for us all. One of the groups we support, Kinja FC, a local football club, like many, have had all their games suspended as well as all training, the challenge …
Kinja getting creative to continue training during lockdown
During the lockdown, we have all been affected, be in businesses having to furlough its staff and losing customers, families having to isolate or small community groups have to temporarily close, it is a challenge for us all. One of the groups we support, Kinja FC, a local football club, like many, have had all their games suspended as well as all training, the challenge …
Topic of Cancer – World Cancer Day 4th February
Over the past year, as a business, we have supported a small cancer charity “Topic of Cancer”. Topic of Cancer was formed as a charity to raise awareness and funds for the essential research into cancer immunotherapy. Topic of Cancer is a very personal organisation. Unlike many larger charities and fundraisers, our donors and supporters know exactly where every penny is spen…
Topic of Cancer – World Cancer Day 4th February
Over the past year, as a business, we have supported a small cancer charity “Topic of Cancer”. Topic of Cancer was formed as a charity to raise awareness and funds for the essential research into cancer immunotherapy. Topic of Cancer is a very personal organisation. Unlike many larger charities and fundraisers, our donors and supporters know exactly where every penny is spen…
Online accounting systems, listen to Cem and find out how they will make your business more efficient and save you money.
Cem Soydaner, one of our Associates recently ran a webinar to explore how online accounting systems can benefit a business and at the same time ensure you are fully complaint with HMRC regulations. The webinar, held in early January, gave business owners a chance to question Cem and find out what the best next steps either set up online accounting or switch from another s…
Online accounting systems, listen to Cem and find out how they will make your business more efficient and save you money.
Cem Soydaner, one of our Associates recently ran a webinar to explore how online accounting systems can benefit a business and at the same time ensure you are fully complaint with HMRC regulations. The webinar, held in early January, gave business owners a chance to question Cem and find out what the best next steps either set up online accounting or switch from another s…
No more delay to new reverse charge for builders
The past twelve months have been unique for us all and have presented challenges unlike any we have seen before, especially in business. Many sectors have struggled and whilst there have been changes in the requirements for business in relation to accounting and tax, there are still legal requirements that have to be met. One sector we have many clients in is building and…
No more delay to new reverse charge for builders
The past twelve months have been unique for us all and have presented challenges unlike any we have seen before, especially in business. Many sectors have struggled and whilst there have been changes in the requirements for business in relation to accounting and tax, there are still legal requirements that have to be met. One sector we have many clients in is building and…
KCA adapting to new lockdown
As we are settling into the new lockdown, many charities and organisations are having to adapt and the charities are having to more so than most. Whilst the key services such as primary care are allowed to operate as normal, many of the fringe support services are being restricted in what they can achieve. Kids Can Achieve (KCA) our charity of the year have been hit parti…
KCA adapting to new lockdown
As we are settling into the new lockdown, many charities and organisations are having to adapt and the charities are having to more so than most. Whilst the key services such as primary care are allowed to operate as normal, many of the fringe support services are being restricted in what they can achieve. Kids Can Achieve (KCA) our charity of the year have been hit parti…
Giving everyone support when it is needed
As a firm of accountants, we have to meet certain qualities and have various qualifications and accreditations just to be in business. These give our clients the comfort that we know what we are doing and can do their work professionally and legally. However, on that basis we are very similar to a lot of other firms. But for our clients it is important that their accounta…