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rentcharges on property

Rentcharges: what they are and how they affect hom...

Of all the aspects of the media coverage of charges that have been imposed on homeowners,...

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Well done and thank you to the Optimum team

reat to be thanked for something, so we were really pleased when the charity we support – Youth Adventure Trust – sent us a ‘thank you’ v...

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tax rules and gifting

Tax rules for businesses making gifts at Christmas

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and for business owners this may also mean...

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how to cope with rising inflation

Ten tips to help businesses cope with inflation

It’s been well-reported that inflation is rising, and people are beginning to see price increases hitting...

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beware tax scammers

Tax payers and businesses urged to watch out for s...

With the deadline for self-assessment returns looming in January, HMRC is warning people to be aware...

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Collecting donations for Swindon Food Collective

We’re open for Swindon food bank donations

The team here at Optimum are hoping to beat last year’s record, by collecting even more...

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Homebuyers urged to beware ‘Friday afternoon fraud’

Homebuyers should be extra vigilant as scammers are increasingly targeting the conveyancing process and making off...

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Supporting the Youth Adventure Trust

We’re delighted to announce that we will continue our support for the Youth Adventure Trust into...

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capital gains tax for second home owners

Change to reporting Capital Gains Tax on second homes

If you are a second home owner, then one measure in the Budget which was noteworthy...

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Optimum exhibiting at South West Expo

Visit Optimum at South West Expo

Optimum will be among more than 80 exhibitors and over 1,000 delegates at the South West...

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Budget 2021: impact for businesses and people

There seemed very little in the Budget that hadn’t already been announced, that was noteworthy. The...

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Autumn 2021 Newsletter

Welcome to Optimum’s autumn newsletter. We look at what the future holds now government Covid support has largely been withdrawn, the pro...

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