Some of these articles might be useful. Others might just pass the time while your kettle boils. Either way, if you read one of my financial type articles just don’t rely on advice from a bloke with a blog, speak to someone qualified (ideally with insurance… and a desk). Yes, I am qualified for some things, but you can't sue me or get compensation.
January 5, 2024
The pain of higher taxes is due to hit Scotland in April 2024, changes in the tax bands as well as a new band will see Scotland's work force squeezed even more than the rest of the UK.
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January 4, 2024
Westminster previously announced a cut to National Insurance that applies to Scotland. Expect a little more in your pay from this month.
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December 17, 2023
The Mortgage Credit Directive (MCD) has an effect in the UK but do you know why and what it is? This guide will give you a basic understanding of what MCD is and how it affects the property market in the UK.
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December 16, 2023
A poll carried out by Ipos known as the Veracity Index looks at how much trust the public has in various types of people. Estate Agents ranked as the 4th least trusted.
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December 1, 2023
As we continue into 2023 with high energy costs expected to be a headline throughout the year, Energy Performance Certificates tend to be largely ignored by most homeowners in my experience. With changes in legislation coming along they are more important than ever.
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November 25, 2023
A question from a visitor on whether or not applying for a BTL will require an affordability test or not. In most cases it should not but there are exceptions.
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