by fpgonline | Mar 16, 2018 | Latest News & Blog
As we approach to the second anniversary of the additional 3% stamp duty levy that was introduced for Buy To Let (BTL) purchasers, landlords should be reminded that BTL rates are now running at 1% lower than they were in 2016, with many BTL providers also having...
by fpgonline | Mar 14, 2018 | Latest News & Blog
With the tax year end fast approaching on April 5, The Financial Planning Group thought we would highlight certain changes for the forthcoming tax year – timing is often the key ingredient in tax planning, so now is the perfect opportunity to take stock of your...
by fpgonline | Mar 12, 2018 | Latest News & Blog
Landlords should be aware that it will be against the law in England and Wales to grant a new tenancy, to either new or existing tenants you’re your property doesn’t have an Energy Performance Certificate rating of ‘E’ or above. It should also be noted that mortgage...
by fpgonline | Mar 7, 2018 | Latest News & Blog
A recent study by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) confirmed there are 1.67 million interest only mortgages in the UK – with home owners relying on continued house-priced rises to repay the loan in the future. However, this would necessitate selling the property...
by fpgonline | Mar 5, 2018 | Latest News & Blog
Higher income earning mums with young children are being warned they could face a hit to the tune of £23,000 to their state pension due to changes to the child benefit rules. The government introduced a ‘high income child benefit tax charge’ in 2013, which affects...