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Leaseholders

Leaseholders should get better deal under new prop...

A series of radical reforms is on the cards to provide a better deal for leaseholders...

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Shorthold tenancies

Changes looming for landlords with shorthold tenan...

Rules introduced three years ago for landlords will come into force on 1st October for all...

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Wildcats in front of Optimum board

Swindon Wildcats strike a pose by Optimum hoarding

We’re thoroughly enjoying our sponsorship of Swindon Wildcats ice hockey team, now battling it out in the...

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Property investment

Could property investment cover university tuition...

Interesting new research out this week shows that property investment could be a way to cover...

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Optimum legal team find the ‘will’ to help charity

The legal team here at Swindon professional services firm Optimum are backing a local charity this...

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Sights set on charity clay shoot

The team here at Optimum are on target to help a mental health charity by sponsoring...

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equity release

Equity release: a borrowing option for older people

Equity release has been in the news this week. The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), which oversees...

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stamp duty

Buying a property? Government stamp duty changes m...

New government figures released recently show reductions to stamp duty levies are having an impact on...

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IR35 for private sector contractors

HMRC sets sights on IR35 for private sector contra...

HMRC looks set to bring in new tax rules: IR35 for private sector contractors. The tax...

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Selling businesses

Selling businesses – legal and accountancy help

Selling businesses can be a complicated, lengthy process and a large proportion of potential sales fail...

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Capital gains tax

HMRC to probe into capital gains tax and second ho...

We’ve learned this week that HMRC is investigating the capital gains tax affairs of those selling...

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Optimum sponsors Swindon Wildcats

Cool sponsorship help for Swindon Wildcats

We’re delighted to announce that Optimum has joined the sponsorship line-up for the Swindon Wildcats ice...

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