UK property sentiment
Survey indicates property sales will improve The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has indicated that members feel more confident...
Read MoreBeneficiaries
Leaving your assets, who gets what? If you leave everything to your husband, wife or civil partner, in this instance...
Read MorePhasing out the compulsory retirement age
A ‘one size fits all’ retirement policy is no longer acceptable With an ageing population, increasing weight has been given...
Read MoreAnnuity law relaxed
Revolutionising investor attitudes towards pensions The Treasury has announced that it is looking to relax the law requiring everyone to...
Read MoreFinancial reasons to make a will
Putting it off could mean that your spouse receives less It’s easy to put off making a will. But if...
Read MoreMitigating Inheritance Tax
Transferring assets can seriously improve your wealth Current rules mean that the survivor of a marriage or civil partnership can...
Read MorePlanning your finances
Make sure your estate is shared out exactly as you want it to be Planning your finances in advance should...
Read MoreDistributing an estate
Handling the estate of someone who’s died Probate (or confirmation in Scotland) is the system you go through if you’re...
Read MoreDefending your wealth
Planning ahead is the key An increasing number of people are becoming liable to inheritance tax (IHT) because of the...
Read MoreWrapping up your money
Sheltering investments from tax Even though the end of this tax year may seem fairly distant, if you haven’t yet...
Read MoreWhat are the new CGT rules?
Your questions answered Q: Exactly what are the new CGT rules? A: The capital gains tax (CGT) rate for individuals...
Read MoreInvesting for income and growth in the same umbrella fund
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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