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Taking the long view on your investments?
Trade wars between the US and China, as well as Brexit and tensions in various parts of the world have all made markets more volatile in recent months. Unsurprisingly, private investors have become more nervous. A recent survey by leading investment house...
Simplifying the inheritance tax rules
Major changes to inheritance tax (IHT) are proposed by the government’s Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) which could alter your estate planning. Inheritance tax is certainly complicated – especially for a tax that generates relatively little revenue. The OTS has...
The lasting power of peace of mind
More people are now setting up Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), not just those in later life. Often written alongside a will, these important legal documents allow you to appoint one or more trusted representatives or ‘attorneys’ to take charge of your finances...
Moving the 65-yard line
65 is often seen as a finish line, signifying the end of your working life and the start of retirement. But 65 is no longer state pension age for most. Sixty-five years old has long been considered a pivotal age. For example, the Office of National Statistics...
New Headaches for Landlords
Private landlords could find it harder to evict tenants in future, thanks to new government legislation. Landlords will no longer be able to serve tenants with a 'section 21’ notice, which effectively enables them to cancel the tenancy at the end of the term,...
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