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EU nationals and mortgages post Brexit – what you need to know about proving your residency status
EU residents looking to remain in the UK have to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Those who apply successfully will be able to continue living and working in the UK after 30 June 2021.
Relief for savers as “tax day” sees government announce no significant tax reforms
Dubbed “tax day”, these announcements came later than usual this year. However, there’s great news for savers as most of the anticipated reforms were ignored. Here’s what “tax day” means for you...
Should homeowners, not buyers, pay property taxes? Here’s what reform could look like
So, is it time to reform property taxes? In a new policy paper published in February 2021, a former economic adviser to Boris Johnson argued that Stamp Duty on housing transactions “is a bad tax” and should be abolished...
Here is a great way for first-time buyers to get onto the property ladder
We’ve recently looked at the challenges facing first-time buyers as a result of rising house prices and property taxes. Considering the barriers first-time buyers face, it’s perhaps no surprise...
Your 2021 Budget summary
On Wednesday 3 March, Rishi Sunak delivered his second Budget as chancellor. The Budget outlines the state of the economy and the government’s spending plans. The chancellor noted...
Budget 2021 – The winners and losers
A year ago, Rishi Sunak delivered his first Budget just as the pandemic began to take hold. So, who are the winners and losers of the 2021 Budget?
Stamp Duty and Council Tax on the agenda as Rishi Sunak urged to reform property taxes
The Stamp Duty holiday has given a much-needed boost to the UK property market. So, could the chancellor extend the Stamp Duty holiday? And could Council Tax reforms also be on the agenda?
Self-employed? 5 practical tips for getting a mortgage in a Covid-19 world
If you’re self-employed and you’ve taken any government Covid-19 assistance, then you could find it more difficult to get a mortgage in the future. Here are five practical tips that can help you...
What will happen to house prices in 2021? Read our look forward to the next 12 months
So, as a vaccine shows us a path towards the end of the pandemic, what can we expect in 2021? Read on for some expert predictions on what the next year holds, and what you can expect from Altura...
The simple, free way we can help you to improve your employee financial wellbeing
While many corporations have invested in measures to boost physical and emotional wellbeing, few have taken any steps to support their employees’ financial wellbeing...