What’s The Point of an IFA?!
When reading Tax Consultant Guide articles you’ll often come across us harping on about seeking advice from a fully qualified taxation or financial adviser. Why do we do that? Well, …
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Scared of the Mortgage Minefield?
Check out the origins of the word ‘mortgage’ – evidently the word ‘mortgage’ comes from the French word ‘mort’ meaning ‘dead’ (oh my God!) and the word ‘gage’ which has …
Ladies Listen Up – It’s Time To Talk About Your Pensions
Ladies listen up, here are some frightening female finance facts – • A woman’s income in retirement is generally 40% that of a man’s! • Women have never truly been …
Considering Tax Efficient Investments
The tax efficiency of any investment needs to be carefully analysed from your own personal point of view and circumstance. Not all investments that offer tax benefits and incentives will …
Probate House Contents Valuations: Choosing a Tax Consultant
With so many tax consultants offering tax and financial advice, choosing the right consultant for your needs may seem like a daunting task. Finding the right consultant will not only …
UK Probate Valuation: Capital Gains and Inheritance Tax
You may need to pay Capital Gains Tax when you sell certain assets, such as property, shares or other types of investments such as art collections, valuable antiques or other …
Going Offshore
Some years ago the option to work and run an offshore business was only available to the select few, today setting up an offshore business can be relatively cheap and …
UK Probate Valuation: Home Based Business Start-up Tips
Starting your own small or home based business is a daunting prospect but can afford you considerable satisfaction, not to mention personal and financial reward. The Tax Consultants Guide’s tips …
Probate Valuation UK: Pension or Property
Despite the tax relief benefits many people today are exchanging their traditional pension for property. Is investing property a better way to save for your retirement, should you be using …
George Best Letter – Newcastle House Clearance Find
During a recent house clearance in Newcastle Upon Tyne our staff found this amazing letter from George Best’s father (R Best) talking about young George & his love of football, …