GCT Expense on Property

I note that professional fees can be offset when selling a property. I am selling an empty BTL property, and the estate agent is requesting that we use a professional service to dress it (short term hire furniture that is only for viewing and not to be used). Is this an allowable deduction?

Looking at this specifically, are professional property dressing services treated as marketing and advertising and therefore an allowable expense of selling? For clarification, this service furnishes the property for creating photos and facilitating viewing, but this furniture can not be used and is only for presentation. It is a temporary service and all of the furniture is then returned.

Hi,
No. it does not meet any of the conditions at:
CG15250 - Expenditure: incidental costs of acquisition and disposal - HMRC internal manual
Thank you

Hi,
We cannot advise you whether the property dressing services are allowable costs.  
We can only provide you with the guidance and leave you to make your own informed decision.  
If you are unable to do this, then you may need to consdier seeking the advice of a professional.
Thank you.