The devilish detail on inheritance tax

By tax and inheritance specialist Carolyn Snellgrove with Gamlins Law When Chancellor George Osborne announced significant changes to inheritance tax (IHT) in last summer’s Budget speech, the move had been much anticipated. But rather than simply raising the tax-free threshold for everyone, he announced a new allowance specifically for those who own their home and … Read more

Property prices help fuel family inheritance court battles

Rising property prices are helping to fuel increased numbers of inheritance disputes reaching the courts, with second marriages another major contributory factor.   Such challenges are no longer the preserve of the wealthy, although they continue to feature highly.  Recent cases hitting the headlines have included the family fall-out following the death of the billionaire … Read more

Taking stock of UK and overseas property

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Property valuations and holiday logs are top of the list for expats and owners of overseas holiday homes under new rules   British expats and people with foreign holiday homes must take stock to deal with the new tax regime that came into force this month.   Capital Gains Tax (CGT) has been extended … Read more

Get in touch today...