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Government’s consultation on agricultural and business property reforms: how will this affect inheritance tax?
On 7 April 2025, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (‘DEFRA’) published its Farming Profitability Review, adding further dialogue to…
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MPowered Mortgages cuts three-year fixed rates for remortgage customers to 3.98%
MPowered Mortgages, the one day mortgage lender, has again cut its three-year fixed rates, this time for remortgage customers. The new three-year…
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Industry reaction to HMRC Property Transactions Data
In response to the HMRC Property Transactions Data published today, industry professionals and experts have shared their opinions and reaction. Karen Noye, mortgage…
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Richie Rich? 400 UK children have more than £100,000 in their Junior ISA, while a child pension could lead to a big boost later in life
There are 400 Junior ISA (JISA) accounts held in the UK with a value of at least £100,000, according to a Freedom…
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New L&G data reveals value of technology to long-term absence management
L&G’s Group Protection business today launches the latest instalment of the third edition of its Chief Medical Officer (CMO) report. It highlights…
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FCA cans SDR for portfolio managers as it recognises complexity
Gemma Woodward, head of responsible investment at Quilter Cheviot comments on the FCA’s notice it will not apply SDR to portfolio management…
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Annual house price growth slows slightly in April
The annual rate of house price growth slowed to 3.4% in April, from 3.9% in March, with house prices down 0.6% month-on-month.…
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Highlights of our April IFA Talk podcast guests and topics
After a whirlwind March – both in and out of the IFA Talk studio – we’ve turned the page on another tax…
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The social media shift: A new era for mortgage and property professionals
The way we connect with clients, peers and prospects has changed—dramatically. While traditional marketing methods like print, radio, and even word-of-mouth still…
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Millions of people in the UK reach retirement age with a private annual pension of just £3,650, according to now:pensions
Almost 9 million people in the UK remain significantly underpensioned compared to the broader population. The latest data reveals that underpensioned groups…
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