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What To Do When You Inherit A Property
While inheriting a property may come with sentimental value, it also brings important financial and legal considerations. Understanding your options will help you make the right decision for your circumstances.
To guide you through the process, we’ve outlined key considerations when inheriting a property, including your choices, tax implications, and legal steps.
4 Tax Efficient Investment Allowances You Need to Know
Last month we covered the government's plans for the biggest programme of tax rises since the 1970s. With this change, it's best to be prepared if you're looking for investment opportunities.
Here are the tax-efficient investment allowances that you need to know about…
5 Things You Need to Know about Tax Rises in 2021
Since the pandemic, Britain's budget deficit has hit a peacetime high. This is a record reaching 4% of the gross domestic product in a year, due to COVID-related spending.
This has prompted the biggest programme of tax rises since the 1970s to help narrow the gap.
So, what happens next?
Tips For Selecting A Savings Account
Perhaps you have a New Year’s Resolution to open a new savings account this year. With so many products on the market, it can be quite confusing when looking for the right savings account. The Money Advice Service have some tips on how to narrow your search for the right savings product...
What Does The Autumn Statement Mean For You?
What are the key points from the Autumn Statement and how will they affect you?
New Rules on Inheritance Tax
With more UK families paying inheritance tax than ever before, the government has introduced new rules for the inheritance tax free allowance.
Rents Fall Ahead of Brexit
Along with uncertainty in the housing market, landlords are getting nervous as rents fall ahead of Britain’s departure from the EU.
Changes for The New Tax Year
April 6th marks the start of a new tax year, and with lots of new changes taking effect there may be big consequences for your personal finances.
Budget 2016 Summary: Tax & Savings
Among the talk of compulsory maths lessons and fizzy drinks, there were a number of big announcements regarding taxes, savings and pensions in this year’s budget.
The Case for Saving into a Pension
Many people hold off on starting a pension until later in life, but here's why starting early is a good idea...
Revisions to Inheritance Tax
The number of families in the UK paying inheritance tax is at a 35 year high...
New Pension Tax Reforms to Hit The Wealthy
The latest proposed changes to the pension taxation system could have the biggest effect on the richest.
Autumn Statement & Spending Review 2015
George Osborne gave his Autumn Statement and Spending Review. We have highlighted some of the key points from the Chancellor’s speech.
Paying Tax and Receiving Welfare
Approximately 90% of us pay more in taxes than we receive in welfare payments throughout our lifetime.