by Brian Downton | J, Apr, 2021 | blog, wealth-management
As we slowly emerge blinking into the sunlight from winter, and, cautiously from lockdown (data permitting), there is a feeling of new beginnings all around. There’s lots of reasons to be hopeful, with light at the end of, for what has been for many, an exceptionally...
by Brian Downton | J, Feb, 2021 | blog, wealth-management
Even if you’re on countdown waiting for lockdown restrictions to ease, there’s another deadline looming that should not be forgotten. The end of the current financial year on 5th April 2021 is approaching fast. Spend a little time now on an end of tax year action plan...
by Brian Downton | J, Aug, 2020 | blog, wealth-management
Complex tax-efficient investments such as Enterprise Investment Schemes (EIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCT) are a consideration for those who may be able to tolerate a high level of investment risk. EIS and VCT are investment vehicles which encourage investment in...
by Brian Downton | J, Aug, 2020 | blog, wealth-management
It’s seems like every day you see another article in a newspaper about millennials ‘killing industries’ in recent times young people were said to have caused the demise of doorbells, napkins and even breakfast cereal. These tales of millennials bring the end to...
by Brian Downton | J, Jul, 2020 | blog, wealth-management
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Financial planning is all about preparing for those things that may not be so certain (and taxes). Plans should be reviewed regularly so they adapt to changes in your circumstances and reflect...
by Brian Downton | J, Jun, 2020 | blog, wealth-management
For many younger people struggling to get a foot on the property ladder, the Bank of Mum and Dad is the only option. With rent taking a huge chunk out of their income and the requirement for increasingly onerous deposits, two in five renters do not believe they will...
by Brian Downton | J, Apr, 2020 | blog, wealth-management
As a direct consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak, global stock markets are suffering a period of turbulence. When markets move significantly it can prove very challenging to hear through the noise and focus on the bigger picture. Lessons from history Over recent years...
by Brian Downton | J, Mar, 2020 | blog, wealth-management
Statistics show many young people are not using their ISA allowance only 17% of ISA savers are under the age of 35, but half of ISA savers are aged 55. So, what are the options for ISA savers? ISA An ISA is an Individual savings account. It allows you to save tax-free...
