The world of finance is often unfathomable. It is therefore paramount that the client is not only confident in their adviser’s planning, but they can also see the broader picture.
The following documents are designed as generic explanations of what can be highly complex issues. Do call or email our office if you need any further help.
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Private Residence Relief Basics
Categories: Tax PlanningOne of the most often asked questions we receive is how to mitigate capital gains tax (CGT) on second homes. The following is a brief synopsis of our understanding of PPRR and how it can help clients to save tax. We have more detailed notes from outside experts for those who want additional detail.
What Is Risk & Much Do You Need?
Categories: Financial Planning > Investment Planning > PensionsIf you are new to investing, perhaps the most difficult concept to get across is the relationship between risk and reward. These notes try and explain why risk is required (in almost all cases) to achieve long term goals.
Tax Treatment Of Onshore Bonds
Categories: Financial Planning > Investment PlanningWe use the Transact onshore bond wrapper where you wish to defer or mitigate higher rates of tax and, in many cases, receive regular income. The flexibility of the Transact wrapper does mean, however, that when considering what cash to hold throughout a year we have to allow for tax as well as charges, income and withdrawals. This note is designed to explain how the tax works.
Why Do We Prefer Passive Investments?
Categories: Investment PlanningThis note explains the evidence based reasons for our choosing Passive rather than Acitive investment funds.
An Introduction To Hedge Funds
Categories: Investment PlanningA Basic trust explanmation from The Society Of Trusts and Estate Practitioners.
Care Fees Health Questionnaire
Categories: Later LifeOPG Giving Gifts For Someone Else
Categories: Later LifeMeans Tested Benefits Questionnaire
Categories: Later LifeThe Financial Services Compensation Scheme limits
What Is The Pension Protection Fund?
Categories: HousekeepingExplains how the Pension Protection Fund works
Directions To Cavendish Square
Categories: HousekeepingDirections To St Helens Street
Categories: HousekeepingThe latest news from Swallow Financial Planning and the financial industry
The 2020 March budget has all but been forgotten amidst the current Covid-19 pandemic. The following is our summary of the key...
Many clients will have seen that Bricks and Mortar investment funds have been suspended. Bricks and Mortar funds own physical property. Real...
The actions being taken to contain the current Pandemic are getting ever more draconian. This note is to explain to clients changes...
The latest news from Swallow Financial Planning and the financial industry
