investment

Two thirds of Brits (76 percent) consider themselves to be financially literate

Women are leading on household budgets but not making future investments

A study has found that whilst women are leading on budget management and day to day financial planning, they are not investing for the future and less likely than men to invest in stocks and shares. The research by Readly, the digital magazine and newspaper app, reveals how Brits tackle budgeting and financial management and highlights the most popular savings and investment opportunities....

41% of landlords would like to see recent changes to capital gains tax allowances reversed

Landlords want government to reverse capital gains tax changes

The latest insight from specialist property lending experts, Octane Capital , has revealed that 41% of landlords would like to see recent changes to capital gains tax allowances reversed, with the government’s meddling in the sector also the biggest concern, along with the increasing day to day cost of buy-to-let investment driven by the cost of living crisis.

The survey of almost 2,...

Lower-income areas provide higher yields for buy to let

Lower-income areas make for the best buy-to-let investments

The latest research from lettings management platform, Howsy , has revealed that when it comes to the best buy-to-let investments, lower-income areas provide higher yields when compared to areas with higher annual incomes.

Howsy looked at each local authority across the UK and the average net annual income as well as the average rental yield on offer.

The research shows that...