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Intestacy rules update - what does this means for you?

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In England and Wales two thirds of people pass away each year without having made a Will. It may be the case that some people just don’t get around to it, some may not realise that getting married can revoke a previous Will. S ome people presume...

Did you take advantage of the Help to Buy equity loan? Are you about to start paying interest?

Natalie Sellers
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In April 2013 the UK government released a scheme that would help first time buyers and home movers onto the property ladder by making homes more affordable. The scheme allows buyers to purchase a property with the assistance of the equity loan which...

Eight reasons why you might want to purchase the freehold of your property

Natalie Bradley
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There are an estimated 4 million leasehold properties in the UK. As long as eligibility criteria are met, legislation makes it possible to buy your freehold. With a flat you are buying a share of the freehold and 50% of the other tenants would need to...

Have you settled the inheritance tax liability correctly?

Rachelle Nuttall
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In 2018/2019, over 22,000 estates were charged to inheritance tax. HMRC on average conducts 5,500 investigations into estates suggesting a quarter of all inheritance tax accounts submitted are subject to investigation.  It is the...

Footballers at risk of brain injury

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There have been numerous studies over the past few years with the unfortunate deaths of former professional footballers from dementia or associated brain diseases. The Drake Foundation  was set up in 2014 to investigate and study whether there is a...

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