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The colour of money gets a little greener
These days we are aware of the slow destruction of rainforests responsible for reducing carbon in the atmosphere through logging and agriculture. But most carbon emissions are necessary, through our businesses, industries and simply getting from A to B.
Norte o sur? Where is your Spanish escape?
Before moving to Spain, many people contemplate whether or not to go North or South, so we decided to take a look at what makes both special.
Room Boom: Investors check-in to Algarve hotel rooms
Buying a hotel room is a substantially growing niche market. An apart-hotel is a superb turnkey product, fully-managed for the investor by the hotel operator which typically requires far less involvement than a buy-to-let property.
Safe as holiday houses
A holiday home is bound to be unoccupied at various points in the year whilst you’re working hard to finance it. Therefore those looking for insurance will require a specialist policy.
QROPS: What are the perks?
Last month’s newsletter started looking into the advantages of a QROPS and how these schemes can benefit people with UK pensions planning to move abroad. This month we caught up with Neville Pereira, financial services director at Lubbock Fine Financial Solutions LLP, to find out more…
The ins and outs of financing a Superyacht
In the highly specialised world of Superyachts, getting it wrong can cost you big money. Quentin Bargate, Head of the Superyacht Group at Bargate Murray Solicitors, tells us more.
Rocking the boat… with a yacht share
Who owns a yacht? Most people would assume it’s exclusively the rich and famous, but do you really have to be made of money to enjoy the invigorating rush of the ocean air in style?
Making social media work for your business
Print and broadcast used to dominate the media landscape but now, with the emergence of social networking sites, smart phones and new TV channels, traditional media is getting a real run for its money.
It’s that time of year again…
After the festive cheer of Christmas and the New Year, we’re all faced with the joyous task of submitting our tax returns. Okay, it might not be the most enthralling process but if it’s done properly there are benefits.
Inspired schemes for retirement overseas…
Many British expats will know that the perks of retirement don’t come easy and often require substantial financial planning, particularly when it comes to pensions.
Is your business benefiting from current export opportunities?
If you’ve never exported or would like to export more, then now is most certainly the time.
The truth about profits in property
Most people want to get on the property ladder at some point in their life, if anything to have a roof over their heads and something solid for their family’s future.
At what point do interest rates become more interesting?
“When they’re better” is the easy answer to this question but going about getting them isn’t quite as straightforward as you might think.
Hot property revealed
Our friends at Property Secrets have been kind enough to disclose a few attractive opportunities for property investors looking for houses of multiple occupancy.
Peruvian winter warmers
With Christmas coming closer and the cold starting to nip, it could be an idea to wrap up in something special this winter.
Will the downturn create the perfect investment?
Ultimately whether or not markets are go up or down, investment is fundamentally about risk vs reward and timing. The property market for years catered for so called investors that simply rode on the back of an upwards curve claiming to have the insight and inside knowledge of the market and subsequently making huge returns on investment.
The London property market - what's really happening out there?
The London property market was fairly uneventful at the start of this year, with few active buyers and a serious lack of good quality properties available. The past 3 months, however, have seen the market become a lot more interesting from everyone’s perspective.
Crunch time for health-conscious crisp lovers
The crunchy oven-baked wheat and potato snack, which has almost four times less fat than traditional fried potato crisps, now also comes in new, bold, eye-catching packets.
Investment Grade Wines
The market for top tier wines has easily outstripped the performance seen in most other recognised investment markets for the last 25 years averaging 15% per annum.
Fractional Ownership
With a wealth of collective experience within the fine wine industry, Wilson Douglas was established to provide our private clients with a dedicated and bespoke wine portfolio management service.
Structuring property investments through Limited Liability Partnerships
Historically, property investment has been structured through the use of a Limited Liability company because of the attraction of limited liability in the context of a geared property activity. However, using the corporate structure to hold investment properties will result in a double tax charge on disposal of the property and a subsequent extraction of the proceeds by either dividend or bonus. The overall effective tax rate will be approximately 46%.
Guide to Valencia
Valencia is the most "up and coming" region of Spain and one of the best places to visit, either for a short break in the city, or a longer break exploring the region.
How to create certainty in an uncertain market
So what do we think of today's market? It's definitely full of opportunity and even though some buyers will get stuck at the "will I / won't I?" stage, experienced investors know that the time is now.
The big question for UK property investors
The latest overview of the UK property market appears to reveal some genuine green shoots of recovery. But is this a good or a bad thing for investors?
Marketing - the online way!
The internet is full of possibility, and it seems that nowadays, if you are in business, you need more than just a company website.
Top property investment tips for 2009
Well we are marching through 2009 at quite a pace, and things are looking up right now. I'd like to report that a few estate agent friends of mine have had a much improved few weeks as prices start to show real value and are now more accessible for first time buyers and investors.
Debt Claims - 5 Practical Tips
In these problematic times, cash flow is vital to a company's continuing existence. Debtors must be chased to help strengthen a company's liquidity.
Moving up on interest
In January 2008, the Bank of England base rate was 5.5%. By 8 January 2009, it was just 1.5%, the lowest level since the Bank was created in 1694. The rate has since fallen further to 0.5%.
UK property investing - is now the right time?
Sales of new homes in the US bounced back from a record low in February. They rose for the first time in seven months as buyers returned to the market. New home sales were up 4.7% month on month, after collapsing by 13.2% in January.
Work your accounts to get through tough times
As some businesses face a decline in their sales, we are being reminded to focus on our existing customers, manage debts, look after employees and maintain our marketing spend. But there are also some purely financial actions that we can take to make business a little less stressful. Wellers Accountants highlight some of their top financial tips for concerned businesses.
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Election poll pushes pound against dollar
Fri, 12 Mar 10, 10:24
Sterling rose against the dollar and was steady versus the euro today after an opinion poll suggested that May’s general election would give the Conservatives an outright majority.