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The Most Common Mistake People Make When Gifting Property (UK Tax Rule)

September 30, 2025 by Dora Ngoma
Illustration of a person handing over house keys while still living in the home — labelled as “Gift With Reservation of Benefit"

Gifting property while still using it may not reduce your Inheritance Tax bill. Here’s how the Gift With Reservation rules really work — and how to avoid the trap.

Categories Property & Real Estate, Property & Real Estate Taxation Tags gift with reservation, gifting property, Grace Certified Accountants, HMRC Gifts, inheritance tax, Property Planning, UK tax rules

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