Rental property - Paving and gates

Rental property - Paving and gates

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Client has forwarded 13/14 paperwork including an invoice for approx £3,000 which states that this cost was incurred as follows:

'pave garden area for vehicle access'

'supply and fit double gates' (presumably linked to the works noted above)

I assume that HMRC would class paving over a garden area as an improvement (as potentially the value of the residential property could increase as a result of offstreet parking) to the property but I guess the matter is subjective as some people might prefer a larger garden, which has not been blocked over!

I'm pretty sure that the answer of Capital is correct but would appreciate any advice, agreement or indeed any alternative opinion that anyone may have.

Thanks,

Liam

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By MBK
02nd Dec 2014 13:25

I think ...

... your assumption is exactly correct. It is a change - not a restoration.

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By RetiredTax
02nd Dec 2014 16:48

Paving & gates
Capital ~ defo. IMHO

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By moonmamun
02nd Dec 2014 20:13

Long term benefit
Spending have long term benefit and increased the value of property by changing view and giving better access or provided parking for vehicle - Capital.

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