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Inheritance tax

Inheritance Tax system may be under review

The somewhat complicated Inheritance Tax (IHT) system could be under review, following a request by the...

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End of year tax planning

Make the most of tax allowances before the financi...

We’re only a few days away from the end of the tax year on April 5...

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Buying a house in auction

The dos and don’ts of buying a house in auction

If you are thinking of buying a house in auction, you could be about to embark...

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will writing

Will writing: why the process may get simpler

Will writing is something too few people get around to. It is estimated that some 40...

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will writing

Have a power of attorney? You could be entitled to...

It is not often that the government gives money back, but if you made a power...

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How to pick a conveyancer

Your house is probably the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make, so it is important to...

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will writing

Help with probate: what it is and what you need to...

When a loved one dies, let alone the grief of loss there is so much else...

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Commercial property leases

Businesses urged to remember to register longer le...

Businesses which rent their premises should remember that a lease granted for a term of more...

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will writing

Revise your will in light of inheritance tax rules

People should revise their wills to make sure they take full advantage of inheritance tax rules....

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Capital gains tax

Shared ownership: another way to finance a house p...

Buying a property is a huge expense and, for some, affording a home is beyond their...

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Buying a house in auction

Help to Buy: not just for first-time buyers

Most house-hunters have heard of Help to Buy but often rule it out as an option...

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Help to Buy ISA

Getting on the property ladder with a Help to Buy ISA

Getting on to the property ladder is a dream held by many, and one government scheme...

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