Claiming Subsistence for Landlords

[Nelly30]

My accountant has always stated that claiming subsistence is NOT allowed when visiting any property in a personal capacity.

However if I am self employed and traveling away from my home address to visit/manage properties then I feel this is questionnable as trips are not part of say a normal daily commute.

Would be grateful to hear whether any members do claim subsistence. I am not talking about full blown meals but simply a sandwich/drink etc.

Thanks

[JK0]

I claim hotel costs when away from home. Though I do pay for my own lunches, as obviously I would have to pay something for my own food at home.

[Nelly30]

Thanks for your reply

[ray]

I always claim when I'm away from home at seminars etc. Cup of coffee at home = 10p, at venue - £3.

May not be correct but I'll let the HMRC tell me otherwise if I get audited.

[Gordon999]

The lesson here is never visit your property in a "personal capacity".

Do it in "Landlord capacity" to address tenant's complaint or check repair work completed before paying bill or check flat after tenant's departure etc .