Residential property reforms

Posted on January 9, 2015 by - Uncategorized

Buyers benefit from a tax-free
bracket and incremental steps up

The change to residential property Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) announced in the Autumn Statement 2014 will make the process fairer for the majority of homebuyers. The new rules started on 4 December last year, and these changes apply to you if you are buying a home in the UK for over £125,000. (more…)

Financial fibbing

Posted on January 9, 2015 by - Uncategorized

Telling ‘white lies’ about money and salary

Almost half of British adults (48%) have ‘fibbed’ when it comes to their finances. The research shows that from a given list, Britons would be most likely to tell financial ‘white lies’ to their partner than anyone else (15%), according to a survey from Standard Life. (more…)

Dawn of a New Year

Posted on January 9, 2015 by - Uncategorized

What will feature in your top New Year’s resolutions?

As we enter a New Year, setting clear goals is critical for the success of any financial resolutions. Year after year, achieving financial health and wealth is likely to feature in your Top 10 New Year’s resolutions. So what should you consider? (more…)

Rise of the part-time landlord

Posted on January 9, 2015 by - Uncategorized

Letting properties on the side boosts income

Britain is seeing a boom in ‘part-time’ landlords where people are letting properties on the side to boost their main income, according to new research from LV= landlord insurance. (more…)