If you own a holiday home that you sometimes rent out, it’s important to understand how this affects your tax obligations. Rental income from your holiday home is taxable, and you may be able to claim expenses associated with earning that income.
However, expenses must be proportionally allocated if:
- The property is only available for rent part of the year.
- You or your family use the property for personal purposes part of the year.
- Only part of the property is rented out.
- You rent it out to family or friends at below-market rates.
Expenses directly related to renting out the property, such as advertising costs or cleaning for tenant stays, can generally be claimed without apportionment. However, any expenses solely related to personal use—such as cleaning after personal stays or repairs for damage caused during your own visits—are not deductible.
Additionally, expenses may be deductible during times the property is not rented, as long as it is genuinely available for rent during those periods.
If you have questions or concerns about claiming deductions for your holiday home, please speak with Dymond, Fould and Vaughan to ensure compliance with tax laws and to maximize your eligible deductions.