Thursday, 02 September 2010

Affordable renting?

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In the past, many people regarded buy-to-let as a means of making money quickly rather than as a long-term investment.

Click here to get the facts about inheritance tax

Armstrong Watson tax The dramatic increase in property values in recent years has brought many more ordinary families within the Inheritance Tax net. You can find out all about how the tax might affect you by checking out this guide from Armstrong Watson.

Survey result

bankpic2711 Over half of UK customers would only place their cash in a bank or building society that has branches on their high street

Know your limits

andy bdugetbox If you’ve ever asked yourself where all your money goes, you need to consider budgeting

The day I died was the best day of my life...

Paul Dickson "Tell my friends and my kids and my wife that everything will be all right" These Lyrics inspired Paul Dickson, of Armstrong Watson, to think again about protecting the family in the worst case scenario.

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Advice from the experts

Avoid getting burnt

venice208 The prospect of having somewhere abroad where the sun shines reliably and it doesn’t rain is an appealing one for many. Putting together the ready cash to fund such a dream (be it a villa or timeshare) is not the end of your worries, however.

Personal finance news

Saving while you staycation

The number of people who own a second home in Britain soared to a record level in 2009 and Cumbria is among the most popular locations.

Property – the long game

Commercial property has traditionally proven to be an investment opportunity, particularly for businesses buying their own premises and operating from them, potentially providing a solid base and longer term security for the company or partnership concerned.

Ethical? That’s up to the investor

NUCLEAR20LOU The recent announcement that the UK is to start construction of a new wave of nuclear power stations, with three likely to be built in Cumbria, has split opinion over the impact such plans will have on the environment.

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