Personal Finance NewsWith terms including the word ‘mortgages’ generating over half a million Google searches a month (595k) in the UK alone, it’s clear that many prospective homeowners are still confused about how mortgages work, what they’re eligible for, and how to navigate a challenging market. As we get closer to the Autumn Budget announcement, many more […]
Sometimes we just need to get away from it all for a little bit. Whether it’s mounting pressures at work or at home, everyone deserves a mini-holiday at one time or another, just to get their head back on straight. Unfortunately, it’s not always easy to square that need with the reality of our budget. […]
As more UK residents look to the likes of Etsy and Vinted to make some extra cash this Christmas, tax professionals are raising the alarm. HMRC now has visibility into online selling activity, and non-compliance could lead to in-depth investigations or large fines that exceed your earnings. From the beginning of this year, HMRC started […]
Millions of Brits could be jetting off without valid travel insurance – simply because they didn’t realise they need to declare their medical conditions. New research from Go.Compare found that almost a third of UK adults (30%) live with a medical condition, but fewer than half of these (48%) always declare it or double check […]
As the content creator economy continues to boom, more influencers and content creators are receiving free products, services or even holidays for exposure on social media. However, Lee Murphy, Managing Director of The Accountancy Partnership, specialist accountants for freelancers, influencers and the self-employed, states that anyone who receives a free product or service, with the obligation […]
New research has revealed that UK households which leave their appliances on standby when not using them could be wasting £80 per year on their energy bill.* It’s estimated that this is equivalent to around £2.3 billion being lost nationwide if all homes are making this error, highlighting that households could be wasting a small […]
When it comes to purchasing property, be it your first or fifth, you can lose hours, if not days, scrolling through listings looking at “bright spacious kitchens”, “sun-filled south-facing gardens”, or homes with “potential in need of modernisation” and after a while they all start to blend into one and they start to sound the […]
As the seasons change, autumn provides the perfect opportunity to take stock, re-evaluate spending habits, and prepare for the financial year ahead. According to Google Trends data, searches for the term “financial reset” have surged by 100% since the beginning of October, showing that more people than ever are looking to refresh their finances as […]
Starting to plan your finances can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve never really taken the time to think about your future financial goals. The good news is, once you break it down into manageable steps, it doesn’t have to be complicated. With a little time and effort, you can set yourself up for success and […]
