Can I rent a home as a contractor working via an umbrella company

[Willy Win]

I recently started contracting through an umbrella company and am in my second month of a 6 month contract. I currently rent and want to move and rent somewhere else but am worried that I may have a problem being accepted.

I have an excellent credit rating, good relationship with my current...

[potatan]

Hi,

A friend of mine has a large flat (4 bed) to rent and wondered if there were any decent places to advertise other than spareroom.co.uk? She's based in Cheltenham so plenty of commerce, engineering, gchq etc. as sources of potential renters.

What sites do you use for...

[SouthernManc78]

Hi all,

I'm considering taking a new contract in London and having worked in London for the past 5 months and commutted to and from my house (which is approx 4 hours each day) I've decided if I take another role in London I'm going to have to stay over during the week so I can stay sane...

[Smokebill]

Hi,

I will be starting a contract in London and I live too far away to commute on a daily basis. I am considering buying a flat. This would not be my main residence or where the business is registered. Would I be able to rent the flat to my limited company as it will be used as business...

[naos]

Hi,

I asked on General forum about contents insurance for the flat I rent through my Ltd Co in which I have an office and I also live (with my family). I got a reply that I have probably issue of duality of purpose here (putting flat as an company expense and at the same time living there)....

[heff]

I think I know the answer to this before I even ask it, as what I'm suggesting could be considered evasion, but that is why I'm asking.

My partner is moving into my flat with me, and I want to take the dividend splitting route. All is fine there, she will earn her divvies with paperwork...