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Zoopla: price gap between houses and flats reaches 30-year high
The average house value is now 67% higher than the average value of a flat, property portal Zoopla has found
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Will frozen income tax thresholds put you in a higher tax bracket?
The freeze on income tax bands will see millions dragged into higher rates of taxation. We explain what fiscal drag is and how you can prepare
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Six inheritance tax myths debunked
Life’s two certainties — death and taxes — come together to form the confusing world of inheritance tax. Here is everything you need to know about the misunderstood space to help save you money.
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What are National Insurance contributions?
Most of us pay National Insurance contributions but few of us really understand them. Here’s our guide to demystifying National Insurance.
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How much stamp duty do you pay on buy-to-let properties?
Stamp duty is an important cost to consider when buying property. We explain what rates landlords can expect to pay when purchasing a buy-to-let.
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How much stamp duty will I pay in 2025?
Stamp duty thresholds will revert to their original levels in April, which could add thousands to the cost of moving house. How much stamp duty will you have to pay in 2025?
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Should you sacrifice your salary for a bigger pension?
With employers’ National Insurance set to rise, salary sacrifice is becoming an increasingly popular means of reducing tax and maximising pension contributions
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The financial benefits of getting married – should you say 'I do'?
Marriage may be on your mind as Valentine’s Day approaches but fewer couples are getting hitched. There are legal, financial and tax privileges you could be giving up by not saying ‘I do’ – we look at the financial benefits of getting married
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Millions missed self-assessment deadline as HMRC hikes interest rate for late payments - what it means for your tax bill
Late self-assessment filers could be hit with higher interest rate charges that were buried in the Autumn Budget. Experts say it is unfair and represents a “hidden tax rise”. We explain how it works, and how to avoid it
