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Rob Dix co-hosts the UK Property Podcast and has built a substantial buy-to-let portfolio. This abstract covers his practical framework for evaluating deals, understanding the tax landscape, and building a property business that survives changing regulation.
28 May 2026 · 2 min read
Morgan Housel argues that financial success is less about intelligence and more about behaviour. This abstract covers the 20 key ideas from one of the most-read personal finance books of the decade.
28 May 2026 · 2 min read
Analysis of 4,991 UK postcode sectors reveals DN32 7 Grimsby delivers 18.1% gross yield at average prices of GBP 49,783. National median is 2.98%. Every sector above 10% yield is in the North East, Yorkshire or South Wales.
28 May 2026 · 4 min read
A Lifetime ISA can be opened at age 18 and pays a 25% government bonus on contributions up to £4,000 a year. For two savers under 21 buying their first home together, that can mean £2,000 a year of free money toward a deposit.
27 May 2026 · 4 min read
How NS&I Premium Bonds actually work, the current 3.30% prize fund rate (rising to 3.80% from the July 2026 draw), the odds explained, and when easy access cash beats them.
12 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
The so called 1p ISA loophole is the trick of putting a token amount into your ISA at the start of a tax year to keep the wrapper open. Here is what it actually does, when it matters and the alternatives.
12 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
BP has announced a change at the top of its board with the appointment of a new chair. What investors should look for in the strategy, capital allocation and dividend signals over the next quarter.
27 May 2026 · 4 min read
UK primary-source guide to SEIS tax relief UK: regulatory framework from FCA, DESNZ and Environment
12 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
UK primary-source guide to dividend allowance UK 2025/26: HMRC rules, rates and official
24 May 2026 · 7 min read
UK primary-source guide to Business Asset Disposal Relief UK: HMRC rules, rates and official
24 May 2026 · 7 min read
UK primary-source guide to EIS tax relief UK: HMRC rules, rates and official
12 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
Investment Banker Average Salary Uk: UK pay context using ONS ASHE data, HMRC tax thresholds and statutory minimum wage rates.
16 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
James Watt has offered former BrewDog investors up to 19.3% of his new beer brand Second Best for free. Many original Equity Punks remain unconvinced.
23 May 2026 · 3 min read
After the BrewDog collapse, how UK equity crowdfunding works, what rights small shareholders actually have, and what happens in a pre-pack administration.
12 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
From April 2027 the cash ISA limit falls to £12,000 for under-65s. Savings income tax rates rise to 22, 42 and 47 per cent. What it means in plain English.
12 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
EV (formerly eValue) review for UK buyers: EVDirect, EVDigital, EVPro, EV Build APIs, EV Asset risk ratings, FCA Consumer Duty and Targeted Support fit, real client list, alternatives and a procurement checklist. Disambiguates EValue Limited from OSK eValue and e-Value.uk.
16 Jun 2026 · 15 min readUK notice savings accounts require 30, 60, 90, or 120 days notice for withdrawals in exchange for slightly higher rates than easy access. This guide covers when notice accounts are worth the friction and how they compare with fixed bonds.
16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
UK investors have three main wrappers for long-run investing: the ISA (tax-free growth, GBP 20,000 annual allowance), the SIPP or personal pension (tax relief on contributions, growth sheltered, 25 percent tax-free at retirement), and the General Investment Account (no shelter, taxed on
17 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
A Stocks and Shares ISA is a tax-advantaged UK investment account that allows up to GBP 20,000 of subscriptions per tax year, with no UK income tax or capital gains tax on dividends or growth inside the wrapper. Withdrawals are tax-free and accessible at any age.
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
Passive portfolio construction uses index funds and ETFs to build a diversified portfolio at low cost. The standard UK approach combines a global equity tracker with a sterling bond allocation, weighted by the investor's horizon and capacity for loss, held inside ISA and SIPP wrappers.
17 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
A Junior Stocks and Shares ISA (JISA) is a tax-free investment wrapper for children under 18. The annual subscription allowance is GBP 9,000, distinct from the adult ISA allowance. The account is opened by a parent or guardian but is owned by the child, who gains full control at 18.
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
Investment trusts and ETFs both allow UK investors to hold diversified portfolios through a single listed security, but they differ structurally. Investment trusts are closed-ended with fixed share counts and can trade at discounts or premiums to net asset value. ETFs are open-ended (in
17 Jun 2026 · 11 min read
UK investment platforms differ on fee structure (percentage versus flat fee), investment range, and account features. The fee model that suits a portfolio depends mainly on portfolio size: percentage fees suit smaller portfolios, flat fees suit larger ones. This article compares the main
16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Three layers of fees apply to UK retail investments: platform fees (the account provider), fund fees (the Ongoing Charges Figure inside each fund), and transaction costs (dealing charges, stamp duty, FX). All three compound and reduce long-run net returns.
16 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
This guide explains how investing works in the UK for someone starting out: the difference between cash savings and investments, the main tax wrappers (Stocks and Shares ISA, SIPP, GIA), how to choose a platform, what funds and shares are, and how UK regulators protect retail investors.
17 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Index funds track a market index passively at low cost. Active funds employ a manager who selects holdings with the aim of beating an index, at higher cost. UK and global evidence shows that most active funds underperform their benchmark after fees over the long run, but exceptions exist
17 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
Ethical and ESG investing applies environmental, social, and governance criteria to fund selection alongside financial return. UK retail investors can access a range of ESG-labelled funds, but the FCA's Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) regime now governs how funds describe
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) offer UK income tax relief, CGT deferral or exemption, and inheritance tax business relief on qualifying investments in early-stage companies. The reliefs compensate for the high risk of investing in small
16 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
Dividend investing focuses on companies and funds that distribute regular cash payments to shareholders. UK retail investors can construct dividend portfolios through individual FTSE shares, dividend-focused funds, and investment trusts with long records of progressive distributions.
16 Jun 2026 · 9 min read
UK gilts are government bonds issued by HM Treasury through the Debt Management Office. Corporate bonds are issued by companies. Both pay regular interest (the coupon) and return face value at maturity. Capital gains on gilts are exempt from CGT in the UK, making short-dated low-coupon
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