9 Crown Row, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 0TH
Freya Harvey
Sales Valuer
Freya started her career in estate agency at the age of 18. Founding her love of property through her Dad who was a developer, she has gained many years experience selling and valuing properties across Berkshire, but having been born in Heatherwood Hospital, she has Ascot in her veins! Friendly and personable, Freya is passionate about helping clients and enjoys building new relationships. Away from work, she loves travelling with the family, pub gardens, shopping, and most importantly spending time with her dog, Dolly the Maltipoo!
One of my funniest memories is…
Swimming with pigs in the Bahamas.
You might be surpsied to know that…
Elton John has been my neighbour.
On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
Walking the dog around Ascot racecourse.
My guilty pleasures are…
Prosecco, Prosecco, Prosecco!
The thing I like best about my job is…
The people.
The best piece of advice I’ve been given is…
You come into this world with no money, and you go out this world with no money.
12 Feb 2016
The ‘Rent a Room Scheme‘ was introduced by Government to encourage the more efficient use of residential properties with surplus accommodation. The scheme allows owner occupiers to benefit from a modest rental income from the partial letting of their main residence without needing to pay tax on the rent received.
A homeowner can let a room or an entire floor. There is a maximum rental threshold of £4,250 per annum. The personal tax free allowance is halved if you share the property with another and they also claim relief.
Relief is claimable through your tax return. However, if your total annual income is less than the threshold you may not need to submit a claim for this relief. Alternatively, you can declare all property related income and expenditure in the normal manner and choose not to use the allowance.
If you rent a room in your Bracknell home or run a bed and breakfast from your home then you may wish to consider using this scheme. The scheme cannot be used where a property is converted into self contained flats.
For further information see the Government website about the Rent a Room Scheme or contact us on 01344 860121.
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