IHTM14823 | Lifetime transfers: associated operations: the objective test
From HM Revenue & Customs · Inheritance Tax Manual
When considering if the associated operations provisions apply to a series of operations (IHTM14826) you should firstly apply the objective test set out in IHTA84/S268(1)(a). To be relevant associated operations for the objective test, the two or more operations must be
operations which affect the same property, or
operations, one of which affects some property and the other(s) affects
property which represents the first property, or
income arising from that property, or property which represents accumulated income from the property.
If the operations do not qualify under the objective test, consider the subjective test. (IHTM14824)