Investing in uncertain times
In a low growth environment, which areas offer the best prospects? Interest rates have fallen to their lowest levels in...
Read MoreBuy-to-let landlords acquiring more properties
Interest rate cuts tempting property investors back in to the market Landlords have been buying more properties in the last...
Read MoreExperiencing mortgage repayment problems?
It’s essential to talk If you are having difficulty meeting your mortgage repayments or are worried it may become a...
Read MoreValuing an estate
Accurately reflecting what those assets would receive in the open market When valuing a deceased person’s estate you need to...
Read MoreLegal documents
Applying for probate If you are an executor of someone’s will you may need a legal document called a ‘grant...
Read MoreImportant exemptions
Legally passing your estate without it being subject to Inheritance Tax There are some important exemptions that allow you to...
Read MoreArranging to pay Inheritance Tax
Who will handle your affairs? The ‘personal representative’ (the person nominated to handle the affairs of the deceased person) arranges...
Read MoreInheritance Tax facts
The average estate leaves £90,000 net of tax and the average amount received by each individual is £17,500. This...
Read MoreInheritance Tax glossary
Common estate planning terms Administration Dealing with the affairs and estate of a person who has died including collecting their...
Read MoreGreater protection for tenants
The Housing Minister John Healey has announced a proposed change to the law to guarantee at least two months’ notice...
Read MoreNew regulation of sale-and-leaseback firms
Lenders welcome the decision to introduce an interim regime Firms offering sale-and-leaseback have only until the end of July to...
Read MoreOutlook for mortgage and housing markets
Prediction for the number of mortgage possessions lowered Data form the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) confirms that lenders are...
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