Showing posts with label tax. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tax. Show all posts

Wednesday, 7 April 2010

Halifax council tax offer returns for homebuyers


Halifax today announces the return of its offer available for homemovers and first time buyers:

"Designed to help with the costs of buying a new home, the offer means the lender will pay half of the first year's council tax bill, up to a maximum of £750..."


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Monday, 22 February 2010

Savers pay £13bn extra tax


According to research by Clydesdale & Yorkshire Banks:

"Since the launch of ISAs in 1999, savers have invested approximately only one sixth of what they potentially could in ISAs, meaning millions have been paying tax on their returns unnecessarily..."

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Wednesday, 17 February 2010

Halifax: ISA accounts rise by 53% since 1999


The number of ISA accounts has risen by 53% since 1999 reveal the Halifax:

"It's clear that ISAs hold an enduring appeal with savers with take up growing some 53% over its history. It's encouraging to see that the youngest savers are also keen to benefit from the tax free status the ISA wrapper offers with growth highest amongst the under 25s..."

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