Month: November 2013

Support during a Divorce

Going through a divorce is extremely stressful and it is important to ensure that you are supported throughout the process. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress but the following guide will point you towards sources of emotional support. Please read Getting Support During a Divorce. If you’d like to speak to a member of […]

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CGT Relief Update

HMRC denies CGT relief where home knocked down and replaced In general, no capital gains tax (CGT) is payable when you sell your main residence.  This is due to principal private residence relief (PPR). However, the First-Tier tax tribunal recently upheld a decision by HMRC that Mr Gibson was not eligible for PPR on sale […]

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Sharp Rise In Cohabitation

Figures from the office of national statistics has indicated that the number of cohabiting couples has increased by 22% over the last 10 years. That roughly equates to 3 million cohabiting couples in the UK. The number of lone parents has increased over the last ten years by 12%.  If you are looking at sharing […]

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