Welcome to the Autumn edition of our newsletter.
Read moreStudent loan interest rates increase
The rates charged on student loans rose at the start of September. The revised terms for interest on, and repayment of, student loans were published in August, along with the A level results for the year. From 1 September, the … Continue reading
OBR forecasts present need for tax increases in the Budget
The long-term outlook for government finances suggests tax increases are inevitable. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) produces medium-term financial forecasts alongside the Budget and Spring Statement, but that is not its only task. It is also required to take … Continue reading
Residential letting to get more difficult
Draft legislation released in July contains more bad news for those renting out residential property. The Finance Bill 2018/19 draft legislation published just before the summer holidays has confirmed the following measures: From 6 April 2019, the rules for rent-a-room … Continue reading
2018 proves volatile after the smooth sailing of 2017
The first six months of 2018 were unpredictable times for investors as global stock markets suffered a sudden bout of volatility. Source: LSE The unpredictability came as a major surprise after the general stability of 2017. Once the dust had … Continue reading

