17 May 19 | Estate planning
If you’re a buy-to-let landlord, it’s likely you’re already familiar with several of the tax changes that have targeted the sector in recent years. But for those planning on selling their property in 2020 or later, there are more changes to come. One of these is a...
02 May 19 | Estate planning
Inheritance tax receipts continue to break records, with the Treasury netting an extra £164 million from the unpopular levy in 2018/19. Despite that, only around 4% of the wealthiest estates are liable to pay it. Part of that is down to efficient estate planning, and...
22 Feb 19 | Estate planning
Several tax changes in recent years have seen many residential landlords reconsidering the way their rental business is structured. In particular, recent reductions to mortgage interest relief could make it worthwhile for some landlords to set up their business as a...
22 Aug 17 | Estate planning
There are several options available to people wanting to write their will. You can use a will writing service, pay for the services of a professional (for example, an accountant) or write it yourself. Will writing services, while cost-effective, can sometimes be...