The end of a calendar year is often a time to reflect on the old year and make plans for the new. It has particular relevance in finance because the start of a new calendar year means the end of a financial year. This can have major implications for tax and hence financial planning in […]
Buy to Let
Understanding financial products for landlords
These days it’s arguably more important than ever for landlords to do their sums properly in order to be confident that their investments will bring in net returns which justify the risk involved in holding them. While landlords may, understandably, be focused on legalities such as tax-management and practicalities such as setting rents at a […]
Top Financial stories of 2017
As we prepare to bid a (fond) farewell to the year 2017, here’s a quick round up of the year’s main financial news. January While it wasn’t, strictly speaking, financial news, the inauguration of President Trump, was pretty much guaranteed to set the stage for some major changes in numerous areas, including financial changes. As […]
How To Get The Mortgage You Want
These days getting a mortgage is a bit like getting a job. You may know you have what it takes to manage it, but unless you communicate that clearly, the chances are you’re going to go away empty-handed. Understanding The Mortgage Landscape The Mortgage Market Review reforms The Mortgage Market […]