Young peoples hopes of getting on the property ladder without turning to the Bank of Mum and Dad took another hit recently, after a proposed government policy change. Changes to the threshold at which students start repaying their student loans are set to lower, so many will find themselves paying back student debts through the …
We’ve already covered some exciting opportunities – who knew you livestock and whisky had so much to offer! You can read all about them in Part 1. If beef and booze don’t float your boat, don’t fret. There’s plenty of other options to stash your cash without relying on the stock market, or burying your …
Looking for an investment opportunity that isn’t just numbers on a screen? Stocks and shares can seem a little dull, and frankly there’s more return out of storing your cash under the bed than in most traditional banks these days So where does the savvy investor turn when they’ve capital to spend, and a fancy …
Pensions are not the most glamorous element of finance. They don’t hold the same heart-stopping excitement as your first mortgage, or the potential of an investment in the markets. But, like a pair of old slippers, there is an undeniable excitement that comes from that warm, cosy GROWN-UP feeling that comes from when you have …
James Bond’s view on blowing the inheritance James Bond actor Daniel Craig has said in an interview with Candis Magazine he won’t be ‘leaving great sums’ to his children because he finds inheritance ‘distasteful’. And he’s not the first rich celebrity to make this claim – both Gordon Ramsey and Elton John have expressed similar …
Selling a property in the UK will often come with a variety of financial commitments or obligations. One such obligation is the capital gains tax that is payable upon the sale of a property. Landlords frequently encounter several questions and uncertainties concerning what capital gains tax is and how it operates. This article will clarify …
Property as a means of investment is an attractive prospect, especially given the numerous options and methods available to do so. One of those is house flipping, which involves purchasing revenue-generating assets. This, in short, involves buying a property below market value, renovating it, and selling it at a higher price, all within a short …
When it comes to purchasing a home, there are two primary forms of property ownership in England and Wales: leaseholds and freeholds. But how are the two different, and what do they mean for you and your property purchase? Leasehold service charges For those buyers less interested in houses and instead looking to purchase a …
Introduction Naveen Jaspal: So first of all, welcome. So quick introduction to us all, I’m Naveen Jaspal. I’m a landlord just like most of you on the call today. I’m the COO of Mashroom. Chloe Greenbank: Good afternoon, everybody. Nice to be here with you. My name is Chloe Greenbank. I’m from Rotherham Taylor. We …
For so many people, council tax can seem like one of the great mysteries of the modern age. What is it? How does it work? What does it pay for? Why didn’t they teach us about this in school? But regardless of any continuing confusion, if you rent or own a property, you’re likely to …
