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Property in a changing Britain: the issues shaping the debate ahead of the Autumn Budget
Property owners and prospective buyers are facing a period of uncertainty. A subdued market, rising ownership costs and speculation ahead of the Autumn Budget are all influencing decisions about buying, selling, borrowing and estate planning. A market shaped by uncertainty The property market remains subdued, with prices having fallen in some areas of the country and homes taking longer to sell.1 This is affecting a wide range of decisions.
Christopher Katkowski KC receives CBE
Christopher Katkowski KC, a leading barrister from Kings Chambers, has been awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours List 2025 for his exceptional services to Planning. Affectionately known in the profession as "Kit Kat," Chris is celebrated as one of the most accomplished planning barristers in the UK. Chris has consistently been recognised as a leader in the planning field.
Six ways to avoid inheritance tax on pensions, by money expert GARY SMITH
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Autumn Budget means there will be a 140% tax rise for 250,000 high street firms next April
The reduction of the business rates discount for retail, hospitality and leisure firms in England from 75% to 40% from 1st April for the 2025/26 financial year will mean an average 140% rise in business rates bills for more than 250,000 high street premises in England next April, experts have today warned. According to the commercial real estate intelligence firm Altus Group, the average shop will now see its business rates bill spiral from £3,589 to £8,613 next April for 2025/26.
Chancellor's Budget expected to unleash wealth and talent exodus out of Britain - London Business News
The Chancellor has fired the starting gun on a potential wealth, talent and investment exodus from the UK as today’s Budget – one of the most widely speculated in recent history – unveils a slew of new tax hikes on capital gains, inheritance, pensions, and employer contributions, plus the abolition of the long-standing non-dom status.
Record £40 billion tax increases hit hardest on corporate Britain
We welcome the emphasis on long term planning and the confirmation of the corporate tax road map from the Chancellor – too much recent government thinking has been for the here and now and short-term political goals. It’s been a long wait for Reeves and her team since the general election. At over 100 days it is apparently the longest gap ever and there will be a huge relief from our clients that finally the speculation about the Budget is over.
Pension pots brought into inheritance tax liability
The Chancellor has announced on Wednesday during her Autumn Budget that defined contribution pension pots will be subject to inheritance tax liability at the death of the holder from April 2027. Pensions have been one of the most tax-efficient investments available to savers, with tax relief on personal contributions, tax-free growth and pension funds remaining outside of your estate for IHT on death.
Chancellor warns '£22bn black hole' will force tough tax decisions at 30 October UK Budget
The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves today said that a spending audit had revealed a £22billion black hole in the public finances for 2024/25, ascribing it to unfunded commitments for the current tax year. Reeves set out some spending cuts to immediately narrow the ‘overspend gap’ with in-year savings, says Gary Smith, Financial Planning Partner at wealth management firm Evelyn Partners.
UK general election 2024: pension and tax queries abound with policy detail in short supply
Much is up in the air across many facets of pensions and tax policy, and until last week the main political parties had most of the rest of the year to make clear some intentions, says Gary Smith, partner in financial planning at wealth management firm Evelyn Partners. However, campaigning is now well underway with limited clarity as the country looks towards a 4 July poll.
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