UK house prices increased by an average of 12.4% in 2022, sustaining a trend of rising prices that has been in play since 2012 – a boom by anyone’s measures. We’re familiar with the reasons for this; the Stamp Duty holiday, lack of supply, record low interest rates on fixed year deals, lockdown generating excess […]
Growth and the rate of recovery
It would take a brave person to predict the outcome of Brexit right now given the political and legal wrangling that appears to lie ahead. But what impact is this having on investors?
Investment managers consider political risk when making investments. At the moment there’s a lot of talk on both sides of the Brexit argument about the potential impact of the UK leaving the EU either with or without a deal…
When looking at options for funding your retirement, it’s important to understand that your pension pot will be invested – and as with all investments, your capital is at risk.
A first-hand account from Jasmit Bahia, about how recent changes have affected his BTL portfolio.
New rules mean that 95% of taxpayers should no longer need to pay tax on their savings income. But those who now earn more in interest than the new Personal Savings Allowance may have had a letter from HMRC. Find out more about the recent changes here.
According to the ILC, financial advice could make you better off. Find out how financial planning could help you, and the true value of an IFA.
Trump, China, Russia, Brexit – 2019 could be another unpredictable year, but Jon Cunliffe of Charles Stanley is anticipating reasonable stock market performance and explains why in this article.