HOUSE prices in Scotland have doubled over the past decade, according to the latest figures from Halifax Bank of Scotland.
Month: October 2006
Scotsman: Protecting Yourself From Slip-ups
CITY watchdog the Financial Services Authority handed out its biggest fine to date for mis-selling of payment protection insurance last week when it clobbered Loans.co.uk Limited with a £455,000 fine.
Scotsman: Do The Splits Without The Fear Of Injury
THE SPLIT capital investment trust industry has cleaned up its image.
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Scotsman: Time To Act Is Now To Ensure Your Annuity Is Not Being Over-taxed
AROUND 200,000 of the 1.2 million retirement annuity holders are paying too much tax and if they want to recoup this loss, they only have until 31 January 2007 to claim it back from the Revenue.
Scotsman: Focus On The Mid-market, With European Investments To The Fore
THE F&C Private Equity Trust has been in its current form since summer last year, but it has been through a number of changes since it was originally created in March 1999.
Scotsman: Watching The Pennies Is Always Worth It
IF YOU’RE a homeowner, the chances are you will have looked at a range of mortgages on the market to find the best deal for you. You’ll probably also be aware of the benefits of remortgaging every few years to reduce your monthly repayments.
Scotsman: Trusts Can Still Be Used To Mitigate The Effects Of IHT
ONE perception that the UK’s inheritance tax (IHT) system is onerous was underlined when, on 22 March this year, Chancellor Gordon Brown made moves towards changing the rules in relation to the taxation of trusts.
Scotsman: Estate Planning: Where There’s A Will There’s Peace Of Mind
AS WAS dramatically illustrated when Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond had a narrow escape in a high-speed car crash last month, accidents do happen and matters of life and death can arise at any age.
Scotsman: Asset Rich, Cash Poor? Renting To The Rescue
RENTING a property might be seen by many as something to do when you’re a student before you can afford a place of your own, but it can be an attractive option for retired people, who can raise money from selling their family home.