Renting property ?

[Tobi]

Hi I am new to this forum , can anyone answer this question? If I am renting a property for the duration of my contract can I claim the entire amount plus council tax through my expenses or claim it through my self assessment at the end of the year?

[pickle]

Primary residence

Im not an accoutant, but It hink if the property is NOT your primary residence then its claimable.

ie, you live in nottingham, maintain a house/flat there. You take a contract in dundee that you travel up to monday, returning to nottignham on friday, then I think you can claim for the dundee flat.

I dont think you can "move house" to dundee and claim that though. You need to be able to demonstrate a primary residence elsewhere.

[MikeP]

I dont think you can "move house" to dundee and claim that though. You need to be able to demonstrate a primary residence elsewhere.

...but you can claim relocation expenses, which can work out cheaper overall since there are no travelling / secondary accom costs involved. Depends how long the contract is of course.