16 Jan 2025
Receiving a bonus is a reward for your hard work and dedication, but before you rush to spend it all, take a moment to consider how to make the most of this financial boost. A thoughtful approach can turn your windfall into a powerful step towards long-term financial security. Here is what we recommend: Pay […]
Read more...6 Nov 2024
With the Government’s announcement of a two per cent rise in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on second homes, buyers now face a five per cent surcharge on additional property purchases. For aspiring property investors or those looking to expand their portfolios, it is essential to consider strategies to offset this increased expense. Firstly, you […]
Read more...18 Jun 2024
According to an Office for National Statistics (ONS) survey from May 2024, 55 per cent of adults across Great Britain reported an increase in their cost of living compared to April. The data showed that 42 per cent of people said their cost of living had remained the same, and the other three per cent […]
Read more...18 Jun 2024
Recent research from MetLife UK has revealed that over half (52 per cent) of working parents have no form of financial protection. This means should they find themselves needing to take time off work to look after their unwell child they will have no additional financial support. The data highlighted that of the individuals without […]
Read more...13 May 2024
With the start of the next tax year a recent memory, many of us will be looking to find the best ISA deal to make the most of the new year’s £20,000 allowance. New rules mean that you can now put money into the same type of ISA with different providers, so you may be […]
Read more...18 Jan 2024
In recent years, the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ has become an increasingly vital resource for first-time property buyers. Recent research by the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has revealed that half of first-time buyers now rely on financial support from their parents to secure deposits for property purchases. The average financial assistance provided by […]
Read more...18 Jan 2024
The Bank of England’s (BOEs) decision to maintain the base interest rate at 5.25 per cent for the third consecutive time in December, following a series of fourteen increases in less than two years, has significant implications for savers. Since December 2021, interest rates went from a historic low of 0.1 per cent to the […]
Read more...10 Jan 2024
As a business owner, you are probably aware of some of the expenses that you could claim back on in your yearly Self-Assessment tax return.
Read more...16 Nov 2023
The current financial landscape presents a conundrum for those looking to safeguard and grow their personal wealth. Despite interest rates reaching their highest levels since 2007, the value of cash savings in the UK has been eroded by inflation. As of July 2023, the nation’s cash savings have dipped to £1.95 trillion, a £5 billion […]
Read more...9 Nov 2023
There are many financial and legal benefits to being married or in a civil partnership, but one of the most overlooked reasons is the potential for tax relief. This is because, thanks to the Marriage Allowance, where one partner earns below the tax threshold, they can transfer a portion of their personal allowance to the […]
Read more...4 Oct 2023
At the latest Conservative Party conference, it was confirmed that the National Living Wage will be officially rising to £11 an hour for those over the age of 23, starting from April 2024.
Read more...20 Sep 2023
In the dynamic world of business, financial foresight is not just a luxury; it’s an essential ingredient for success.
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