Your pension and IHT

Your pension and IHT

By Q3, the government is expected to provide implementation guidance on how pensions and death benefits will be treated  Any changes are likely to have the greatest impact on people with established estate plans  As proposals are not finalised, it’s wise to consider potential implications but await the final guidance before overhauling plans  Chancellor Rachel […]

Stamp Duty changes – tune in

Stamp Duty changes – tune in

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates reverted on 1 April 2025 to pre-September 2022 levels  First-time buyers will have to start paying the tax on any home valued above £300,000  Non-first-time buyers will pay SDLT on properties valued above £125,000. From 1 April 2025, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates revert to the thresholds prevailing […]