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January is flying by and the end of the first month of 2021 is almost upon us. The 31st of January is an important date to remember because this is the deadline by which you need to submit and pay your 19/20 self-assessment tax form.

As property values rise, in particular private residences, and with the freezing of the nil rate band since 2009, more and more people are getting caught up in the inheritance tax (IHT) net.

With the current state of the world – from the coronavirus pandemic to the Brexit transition – it might be tempting to be cautious with investment, but for those who are willing to take a risk, now is a good time to expand your portfolio. Here are tips from our financial expert to help you […]

The economic impact of the spread of coronavirus this year is still to be fully realised. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has been tasked with finding ways to cover the costs associated with the recovery effort. One of the possible changes, that is not so appealing to landlords, affects capital gains tax (CGT).

The last few years have seen benefits reduce for landlords, making it harder to turn a profit. With the coronavirus causing even more trouble this year, there finally might be a silver lining for the rental market.

Even though the country is in the midst of recovery while simultaneously powering through another lockdown, the housing market still remains relatively steady. The property market needed to adapt to the new ways of doing business, especially after the government introduced the stamp duty holiday, to ensure the interest in property buying remains stable.

The days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder. But we’re also experiencing a second coronavirus wave and more lockdowns on top of the usual expectations for the upcoming season. If you are self-employed or own a business you might need to consider getting some help to ensure you stay afloat this winter. […]

It comes as no surprise to learn that most Britons are not adequately prepared for life after death. Or rather, are not prepared for life carrying on for their friends and family after they have passed. We take a look at the most common estate planning mistakes and what you can do to correct or […]

It is always a good idea to keep up to date with the global market as often the UK is impacted by other regions of the world. 

Investment trusts have been around for over 150 years, although unit trusts did not make their debut until the ‘30s. A lot of people don’t know what exactly the differences are between investment trusts and funds, but it’s easy to distinguish between the two. Even though there are key differences in the benefits they can […]