Articles, tagged with "budget report", page 4

Property ownership and capital gains tax some facts.

Property ownership and capital gains tax New capital gains tax rules were announced in October's Pre Budget Report. Under draft legislation awaiting Royal Assent, with effect from 6 April 2008, all gains in excess of the annual exemption will be taxed ... Read >
Author: David Harland

Capital Gains Tax Changes

Our new Darling Chancellor's first Pre-Budget Report, delivered on 9th October 2007, caused quite a stir in the UK property taxation world. The biggest news was undoubtedly the shock announcement of a new single flat rate of Capital Gains Tax. The new ... Read >
Author: Nick Braun EA PhD

Getting a first time buyer mortgage

When Chancellor Alistair Darling unveiled his first Pre-Budget Report this month, the bulk of the media attention fell on changes to the capital gains tax, a hike in the inheritance tax threshold and the absence of any such increase with regards to stamp ... Read >
Author: Erin Ryan

What is a Child Trust Fund?

A Child Trust Fund (CTF) is a long-term savings and investment account for children in the United Kingdom. The UK Government introduced the Child Trust Fund with the aim of ensuring every child has savings at the age of 18, helping children get into the h... Read >
Author: Katie Brown

Find a Better Home for Your Savings in 2007

With two quarter point rises in base rate during the final third of 2006, the interest rates on offer to savers now look far more attractive than they did twelve months ago. I'm sure many of you will be making those all to familiar New Year resolutions... Read >
Author: Marco Barra

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