UK Rules Out Lowering £2m ‘Mansion Tax’ Threshold Ahead of Budget
Chancellor John Healey has ruled out cutting the entry point for England's new High Value Council Tax Surcharge — commonly called the "mansion tax" — from £2 million to £1.5 ...
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OakNorth Partners with Wise Platform to Power International Payments for UK Businesses
UK digital bank OakNorth has selected Wise Platform to power international payments for its business banking customers, with 20+ currencies, mid-market rates, and 77% of transfers settling in under 20 ...
Leaving the UK for Tax Reasons: Inheritance Tax, the FIG Regime and What Actually Changes
Leaving the UK does not end Inheritance Tax exposure right away. A practical guide to the FIG regime, the Long-Term Resident IHT tail, and how Italy, Switzerland and Sweden's tax ...
UK Tax-Driven Emigration Jumps 32%: What Leaving Doesn’t Fix
UHY Hacker Young says HMRC P85 departure filings jumped 32%. We lay out the official ONS data, the inheritance-tax tail that outlasts the non-dom regime, and what Italy, Switzerland and ...
Buying Property in London: Key Risks to Check Before You Exchange — Leasehold, Service Charges, Off-Plan Deposits, and Contracts
Buying property in London? Check leasehold terms, service charges, building safety, surveys, off-plan deposits and contract exit clauses before exchange.
Opening a UK Bank Account as an Overseas Resident: Identity, Address, and What to Check Before You Apply
Opening a UK bank account as an overseas resident? Learn what banks may check for identity, address, tax residence, Source of Funds and account purpose.
UK Residential Mortgage Readiness for Overseas Buyers: What Lenders Check on Income, Status, and Deposit
Preparing for a UK mortgage as an overseas buyer? See how lenders assess income, residency status, Credit History, deposit and Source of Funds.
UK Cost of Living: Why 79% of Households Still Feel the Squeeze Despite Falling Inflation
The UK's headline inflation rate is falling, but most households aren't feeling relief. In April 2026, official figures showed annual price growth slowing — yet nearly four in five people ...
Renters’ Rights Act comes into force: What tenants and landlords in England need to know
The largest overhaul of private renting in more than three decades takes effect in England from 1 May 2026, with the full implementation of the Renters' Rights Act. The Renters' ...
H1 2024 UK Residential Investment City Rankings
Introduction According to Colliers’ latest H1 2024 UK Top Residential Investment Cities Report, Manchester ranked third among 20 major UK cities, making it the highest-ranked residential investment city in England. ...
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