Financial Planning

Mortgage Budget Report

Mortgage Budget Report

Introduction On 30th October, Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave no indication that the government would extend the current stamp duty threshold for first-time buyers (FTBs), which is due to expire in March. This scheme sees first time buyers pay no stamp duty on home purchases below £425,000, an increase from the previous £300,000, although this...

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Step onto the property ladder with just a £5k deposit

Step onto the property ladder with just a £5k deposit

Stepping onto the property ladder can be overwhelming, so we have provided an overview of a range of borrowing schemes to help you secure the home you’ve been dreaming of. Our experts are here to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you find the right mortgage product tailored to your financial...

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How to effectively plan your employer pension contributions before its too late

How to effectively plan your employer pension contributions before its too late

With many businesses approaching the end of the accounting period’s final quarter (31st March), this is a perfect opportunity to review your employer pension contributions. For the contributions to be deductible against corporation tax, they must be paid on or before 31st March. From 1 April 2023, the headline (i.e. main) corporation tax rate...

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Autumn Statement 2023

Autumn Statement 2023

On 22 November 2023, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his Autumn Statement to Parliament and started making, in his words, the long-term decisions necessary to strengthen the economy and build a brighter future. Fuelled by falling inflation and stabilised public finances, focus is now being applied to reducing debt, cutting tax and rewarding hard work....

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Changes to CGT rates from 6 April 2023

Changes to CGT rates from 6 April 2023

Tax free allowances on capital gains have been slashed, resulting in increasing CGT liabilities. With effect from 6 April 2023 the CGT annual exempt amount will fall from its present level of £12,300 to £6,000 for 2023/24 and further to £3,000 with effect from 6 April 2024. By way of an example, a client...

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Revised: Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget response

Revised: Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget response

PK Group have released a revised version of the mini budget review to inform you of the updated government budget announcements. Click here to view: Mini-Budget-2022 V2 For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us via welcome@pkgroup.co.uk or +44 (0)20 8334 9953

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Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget response: key points

Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget response: key points

Have you missed the Mini Budget review? Do you require more information? PK Group have attached a Mini Budget Brochure to inform you of the latest government updates, such as tax cuts and the stamp duty abolition. Click here to view: Mini-Budget-2022 For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us via welcome@pkgroup.co.uk...

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Market Overview Q2 2022

Market Overview Q2 2022

Market Overview Q2 2022 Introduction Rising inflation and expectations of a series of interest rates hikes in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere have triggered a broad market sell-off in most asset classes including equities, fixed income and property with the notable exception of Chinese equities which performed well in the second quarter. Chinese...

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