by fpgonline | Apr 28, 2016 | Latest News & Blog
Figures released this week show that an increasing number of ‘equity rich, cash light’ BabyBoomers are deciding to sign up for Equity Release schemes and are borrowing record amounts against their home’s value. Almost £400m was released from homes in the first quarter...
by fpgonline | Apr 18, 2016 | Latest News & Blog
Forecasts and press reports that offer opinions on the state of the UK housing market are something that fascinate anyone who owns a property, or those trying to get on the property ladder. The shortage of affordable homes in the UK, alongside steep rises in prices in...
by fpgonline | Apr 14, 2016 | Latest News & Blog
Inheritance Tax and Estate Planning has been in the news headlines constantly over the past week or so, with PM David Cameron and his family affairs coming under very close scrutiny. However, these are topics that affect every single one of us, and issues that will...
by fpgonline | Apr 11, 2016 | Latest News & Blog
George Osborne announced in the last Summer Budget that the dividend tax credits system, which he described as “arcane and complex”, was to be modernised. Those changes have come into effect this week and will impact anyone expecting significant dividend income....
by fpgonline | Apr 4, 2016 | Latest News & Blog
According to a report in this weekend’s Telegraph, Middle Class families are ‘resentful’ over the Government’s desire to take a record £4.6bn in inheritance tax (IHT) – a report by the Office for National Statistics also showed that receipts for the 12...
by fpgonline | Mar 28, 2016 | Latest News & Blog
An article in the Guardian newspaper this week served as a timely reminder of the fast-approaching end to the tax year on Sunday 5th April and flagged four key areas. Advice such as maximising your available Isa and Pension allowances; ensuring you keep your child...