Furnished Holiday Lets: Tax Rules Explained
Furnished Holiday Lets: Tax Rules Explained Furnished holiday lets used to enjoy one of the most favourable tax regimes in UK property — better allowances, better CGT treatment and pension advantages that ordinary buy-to-lets couldn't touch. That changed on 6 April 2025 , when the special furnished holiday lettings (FHL) tax regime was abolished. If you own a holiday let, here's what the new landscape looks like. What changed in April 2025? From 6 April 2025 (1 April 2025 for companies), furnished holiday lets are taxed under the standard UK property income rules, just like any other rental property. The headline losses: Capital allowances gone : FHL owners could previously claim capital allowances on furniture, fixtures and equipment. Now, like other landlords, you get replacement of domestic items relief instead — you can only deduct the cost of replacing (not initially providing) items such as beds, sofas and white goods. Finance cost restriction now applies : mortgag...