Tips For Managing A UK Buy To Let For Expats
Expats who want to rent out their home in the UK need to consider a lot before they move overseas as their decisions can impact
Landlords Ignoring Health And Safety Hazards
Many landlords turn a blind eye to health and safety hazards in homes they rent out, claims property compliance company VeriSmart. The company inspected over
Brazil Housing Scam Raised £21m From Investors
An offshore housing scheme offering all their money back plus 20% interest in a year raised £21 million turned out a scam that misled hundreds
Letting Agents Fee Buy To Let Is In Downward Spiral
The number of new landlord instructions is at the lowest level since records started in 1998 and looks set to keep falling, suggests the Royal
SEIS Raises £800 Million For Start-Up Entrepreneurs
An investment scheme offering generous tax breaks has raised more than £799 million for start-up companies, according to the latest data. The Seed Enterprise Investment
Fines For Expat Landlords Ignoring Tenant Fee Ban
Expat landlords could face fines of up to £5,000 if they breach the new tenants fee ban in England that starts from June 1. The
How Trump’s Trade War Hurts The World Economy
World stock markets are suffering from volatile trading mainly due to the trade war between the US and China. But what is a trade war
Bogus Online Platforms Scam £27 Million From Investors
Police and financial watchdogs are warning investors to watch out for bogus online trading platforms offering high returns from staking cash against cryptocurrency and forex
Lifetime Ban For Jailed £14.5m Ponzi Scammer
Disgraced financial adviser faces a lifetime ban from financial services as he serves a six year jail sentence for the part he played in running
Buy To Let Lenders Crack Down On Tax Avoidance
Buy to let mortgage lenders are declining loans for landlords they suspect of avoiding tax, a leading lender has revealed. Paragon, a specialist property investment
Millionaire Investors Stake Their Faith In Bitcoin
Wealthy investors have not lost their faith in cryptocurrencies and intend to stake more money into the market over the next three years, says a
Bitcoin Value Soars To Become The Year’s Best Investment
In a spectacular reversal of fortune, cryptocurrency Bitcoin is on target as the best performing investment for this year. After a colossal collapse from being
Quick Guide To Making A SEIS Investment
The Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) is considered a world leader in raising start-up cash for entrepreneur with new business ideas. Investing is straightforward and
Central Banks Stockpile Gold To Drive Up Global Demand
The demand for gold hit grew 7% year on year on the first quarter mainly driven by central banks stockpiling more of the precious metal.
US Shale Oil Set For Boom As Prices Rise
Boom and bust is built into the DNA of the global oil industry because of the way bringing new fields online works. Typically, oil prices
Landlords to shell out £500m in another raid on taxes
The British government is launching another £500 million tax raid on property investors with a major reform of capital gains tax rules. The tax –
Developers Beat HMRC In £7,500 Stamp Duty Case
The tax man has lost a legal challenge against paying enhanced stamp duty rates on the purchase of a derelict bungalow scheduled for demolition. HM
Markets Fear Recession Is On The Way
Analysts are sensing a whiff of fear in the markets as a key indicator is showing a possible recession may be on the way. They
Gold Could Fly If US Fed Keeps Or Cuts Interest Rates
What the US Federal reserve decides about interest rates impacts the price of gold, according to a new analysis by experts. The World Gold Council,
SEIS, EIS And VCT Compared Side-By-Side
As the year-end approaches, it’s time to revisit the tax benefits of schemes set up by the government to bolster the finances of start-up companies.