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Autumn Budget 2017
- 23rd November 2017
- Posted by: shayne
- Category: Autumn Statement
No CommentsIntroduction Chancellor Philip Hammond said he’d take a “balanced approach” to his second Budget of 2017. Once again the speech was light on headline-grabbing finance changes and there were no ‘giveaways’ or major surprises. Instead, the chancellor focussed on measures to prepare the economy for post-Brexit life. Raising productivity is key to boosting economic growth
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Wealth Knowledge – November 2017
- 2nd November 2017
- Posted by: shayne
- Category: Wealth Knowledge
Help to Buy schemes benefit record numbers The government’s Help to Buy schemes have helped more than 320,000 people secure their own home. Out of those completions, more than 90% took place outside of London where house prices are lower. The average house price across the Help to Buy schemes was £196,092 – below the
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An introduction to equity release
- 2nd November 2017
- Posted by: shayne
- Category: Equities
An introduction to equity release A guide to releasing value from your home. For many individuals their home is their greatest financial asset once they have paid off their mortgage. Research by Aviva found 69% of over-45s own a home that is worth more than their pension, savings and investments combined. For this group of
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Retirement Options
- 2nd November 2017
- Posted by: shayne
- Category: Pension, Retirement
Your options at retirement You’ve reached that age; it’s time to access your pension. If your career is drawing to an end, the chances are your thoughts will be drifting towards accessing your pension. After all, your retirement savings will shape the lifestyle you’re able to lead once you stop work and it’s only right