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Tag: UK
Did You Hit The Financial Crunch At 35?
If you are aged around 35 years old, the chances are you have hit a financial wall as you juggle with a mortgage, bringing...
Government Targets Rip-Off Fees Charged By Property Agents
Letting and property management agents are under fire from the government for rip-off fees and unfair dealings with landlords and tenants. Communities Secretary Sajid Javid...
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 -...
Brexit: Pound and UK assets will flatline as MPs reject all...
The pound will flatline on the outcome of latest parliamentary Brexit vote, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory...
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...
May Tells Off MPS And Demands Brexit Bickering Stops
Prime Minister Theresa May has turned on MPs and blamed them for the upcoming Brexit delay in a bid to gain public support to...
Interest Rates Put On Hold In Brexit Chaos
The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates at 0.75% for another month - which is not really surprising amid the chaos...
MPs Vote To Put The Brakes On Brexit
Britain’s lawmakers have voted for a Brexit delay of at least three months after failing to agree the terms on which the country should...
Property News Update: March 13, 2019
Keeping up with the latest news for landlords is tricky for expats, so here’s this week’s pick of important tax updates, legal changes and...
Spring Statement 2019: Key Points
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has delivered his Spring Statement 2019 - his annual report on the financial health of the country. The statement...
Expat Rights In Europe Explained As Brexit Looms
Brexit is just a month a way and British expats in Europe are looking for some certainty over their rights and futures. At 11pm on...
UK Manufacturing Sector Enters Recession Territory
Uncertainties in the time leading up to Brexit is slowing down the growth of the British economy. According to official data from the Office...
Licking The UK Stamp Duty Muddle For Expats
It’s easy to get in a muddle as an expat or foreign buyer seeking to take advantage of some great buy-to-let investment deals in...
Roaming Streaming TV Switches On Across Europe
Expats can expect some tense discussions with their UK TV, movie and music providers as new rules mean they must have access to the...
It Really Is Better For Your Health In The South
You are likely to live longer and in better health if you live in London and the South-East, according to a new report. The research...
Markets Steady Despite German Factory Data Shock
Stocks and shares are holding steady across Europe despite weak economic data from Germany. The manufacturing data did nothing to quell fears that the brakes...
EU Boss Wishes A Special Place In Hell For Brexiteers
Unguarded remarks from European Council President Donald Tusk reveal he wants politicians who promoted Brexit without a plan of how to carry it out...
Unlocking Pension Billions To Boost Retirement Cash
Pensions Minister Guy Opperman wants to unlock billions of pounds locked in workplace pension funds to fund start-ups and infrastructure projects. He wants to boost...
Build To Rent Is The Future Of Buy To Let
The future of buy to let is in the hand of build to rent companies ready to spend billions on rental homes to cash...
Brexit Clock Is Ticking On A Deal Or No Deal
The clock is ticking down to Brexit with only 58 days to go until Britain leaves the European Union with or without a deal. After...