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Investing in residential property

We are often asked about the financial and tax implications of buying a second home – we can advise on this and carry out the conveyancing.

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Are tax changes being planned?

The Autumn Statement is on November 22. With historically high taxes and the cost of living crisis, what tax changes might be announced?

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Make use of allowances and plan ahead for Corporatio...

We’re nearing the end of the financial year, so now is the time to make the most of tax allowances and plan for the next year.

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Autumn Statement: reaction from Optimum

Here’s our initial feedback on the Autumn Statement, by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Michael Blaken, our Accounts…

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Mini Budget 2022

On 23 September 2022, Kwasi Kwarteng, the new Chancellor (the fifth in as many years) delivered a Tax Cutting “Fiscal Event” or Mini-Budget to help boost economic growth. We take a look at the main details.

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What might the Spring Statement hold for businesses ...

All eyes will be on the Chancellor on March 23, when he stands up in the…

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How to earn more than £40k tax free

Did you know, there is a way you can ‘earn’ more than £40,000 tax free? This…

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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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2021 Budget could herald tax rises

With less than three weeks to go to the Budget, the Swindon accountants here at Optimum…

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Capital Gains Tax on second homes: why you need an u...

From April 2020, anyone selling a property where Capital Gains Tax (CGT) applies has needed to…

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Have you been accessing Covid finance support? End o...

Businesses in Swindon accessing Government financial support during the ongoing Covid crisis should make end of year tax planning a priority.

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Government’s economic emergency plan

Welcome to our special newswire. In this edition we focus on the measures and information announced by the Government in the Chancellor’s spending review.

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Conveyancing Paralegal

We have a superb opening for an ambitious, self-driven individual to join our growing Legal team as a conveyancing paralegal in a modern, innovative and progressive company.

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Landlord tax rules for rental sales

The UK property market is undergoing one of its most significant shifts in a generation. With the first major phase of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 having officially come into force on 1 May 2026, the private rented sector looks very different.

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