EPC grants for landlords launched
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on April 3, 2025The government has launched a new EPC grants scheme for landlords and homeowners. We look at who’s eligible and how they can claim.
Emergency tax on pension withdrawals – how to claim it back
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on March 31, 2025The amount of emergency tax paid on pension withdrawals since 2015 is now over £1bn. We explain how this tax works and how you can reclaim it
Treasury to launch tax whistleblowing scheme
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on March 25, 2025Government has announced it will launch a new tax whistleblowing scheme later during 2025. We look at how it might work.
Buy-to-let companies outstrip takeaways and hairdressers
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on March 20, 2025A recent surge in buy-to-let companies has seen them outstrip the numbers of hairdressers and takeaways – but are limited companies worth it?
Equity release and Inheritance Tax – be careful!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on March 17, 2025Equity release and Inheritance Tax don’t always go well together – sometime equity release can end up costing you more than your IHT bill.
Landlord insurance – don’t fall into the average clause trap!
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on March 7, 2025Many landlords are unwittingly becoming underinsured – don’t let the average clause of your landlord insurance leave you out of pocket!
Cash ISA limit to be cut?
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 26, 2025Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering capping the amount you can save in a cash ISA each year. But will she go ahead with it?
Pension thresholds and how to make the most of them
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 17, 2025Way back in his Spring Budget 2023, then Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a raft of pension changes. We look at how you can make the changes work for you today.
Joint bank account with an elderly parent – the facts
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 12, 2025If you have a joint bank account with an elderly parent it could end up causing more problems than it solves. We explain why.
Off payroll working thresholds to change
Posted by Jon Pryse-Jones on February 11, 2025From April 2025, off payroll working thresholds will change as many companies are recategorized from ‘medium’ to ‘small’ businesses.
