Taxing times for landlords
29 September 2010
Maximising your allowances to reduce taxable profit If you let out property you can deduct certain expenses and tax allowances...
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Tackling the supply crisis
29 September 2010
Shortfall of homes a pproaching a million Increasing housing supply is critical to the UK both socially and economically. The...
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Understanding the jargon
29 September 2010
The A to Z of property and mortgage terms APR Stands for Annual Percentage Rate which helps you compare the...
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Choosing your new home
29 September 2010
Making an informed decision is the key Whether you are a first-time buyer or are considering moving to another property,...
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UK property sentiment
10 September 2010
Survey indicates property sales will improve The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has indicated that members feel more confident...
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Beneficiaries
6 September 2010
Leaving your assets, who gets what? If you leave everything to your husband, wife or civil partner, in this instance...
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Phasing out the compulsory retirement age
6 September 2010
A ‘one size fits all’ retirement policy is no longer acceptable With an ageing population, increasing weight has been given...
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Annuity law relaxed
6 September 2010
Revolutionising investor attitudes towards pensions The Treasury has announced that it is looking to relax the law requiring everyone to...
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Financial reasons to make a will
6 September 2010
Putting it off could mean that your spouse receives less It’s easy to put off making a will. But if...
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Mitigating Inheritance Tax
6 September 2010
Transferring assets can seriously improve your wealth Current rules mean that the survivor of a marriage or civil partnership can...
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Planning your finances
6 September 2010
Make sure your estate is shared out exactly as you want it to be Planning your finances in advance should...
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Distributing an estate
6 September 2010
Handling the estate of someone who’s died Probate (or confirmation in Scotland) is the system you go through if you’re...
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Defending your wealth
6 September 2010
Planning ahead is the key An increasing number of people are becoming liable to inheritance tax (IHT) because of the...
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Wrapping up your money
6 September 2010
Sheltering investments from tax Even though the end of this tax year may seem fairly distant, if you haven’t yet...
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What are the new CGT rules?
6 September 2010
Your questions answered Q: Exactly what are the new CGT rules? A: The capital gains tax (CGT) rate for individuals...
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Investing for income and growth in the same umbrella fund
6 September 2010
A more flexible alternative to established unit trusts Open-Ended Investment Companies (OEICs) are stock market-quoted collective investment schemes. Like investment...
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Funding your retirement
6 September 2010
Shopping around for the annuity that best suits your needs In June 2010 the government announced a review of the...
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Final Salary Pension changes
6 September 2010
How the new rules could affect your retirement provision From 6 April 2011, private sector Final Salary Pensions need only...
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Capital gains tax
7 July 2010
‘One of the most chaotic areas of tax’ During his first emergency Budget speech, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George...
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Pension planning in your 40s, 50s and 60s
7 July 2010
Staying on track for a comfortable retirement Saving for your retirement is one of the most important financial plans you...
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