Get the best out of your BTL mortgage

Many fixed mortgage deals will be approaching the end of their term this October, so it’s a good idea to review your buy-to-let mortgage. With interest rates still at low levels and demand for rental properties increasing around the country, investing in a buy-to-let (BTL) is a popular choice for many. Buy to let basicsA […]

Social Care: Reform and Funding Summary

National insurance contributions are set to rise to support the health and social care reform plan which the government have put in place for 2022. We have produced a summary which covers the social care proposals, how the costs will be met (National Insurance and Dividend Tax Rates) and what it could mean for you. […]

Jargon and lingo – talking about mortgages

From agreement in principle and loan-to-value to freehold and leasehold, we’ve compiled a list of terms you’re likely to come across when buying a property and what they actually mean. Buying a property can be a complicated process, and even more confusing when you’re confronted with various terms you’ve not come across before. To help […]

Borrowing Options in your later years

Retirement is an exciting time; the start of a new chapter in life. Whilst we will have worked, saved and prepared for this moment for a long time, many of us will find we don’t quite have enough money to fund all the things we planned to do. Luckily, there are an increasing number of […]

95% mortgage scheme to help first-time buyers

Lenders are now offering a government backed 95% mortgage scheme to help more first-time buyers onto the property ladder. The government is hoping to turn ‘generation rent’ into ‘generation buy’ with the help of a 5% mortgage deposit scheme launched on 19 April. Following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, many lenders withdrew low-deposit mortgages. […]

Martin Lewis launches new financial education text book

You may have seen in the news recently, Martin Lewis has launched a Financial Education Textbook.  The very first financial education textbook ‘Your Money Matters’ is designed for 14-16 year olds and covers a range of topics including spending and saving, debt, borrowing and future financial planning. We think this is an excellent way of […]

Financial Viewpoint – Summer Edition

Welcome to the Summer edition of Financial Viewpoint, our quarterly newsletter. Viewpoint – CT Wealth Newsletter If you wish to discuss any of the articles in more detail please get in touch 01325 245288 or email info@ctwealth.co.uk

Tax Table 2021

Tax Efficient Planning – download our Tax Table for 2021 Tax Tables 2021