About eighteen months ago we commissioned research on the supply of new residential developments in the Central London property market. The problem was that, while it was obvious from the acres of advertising in the property pages of every newspaper that there was plenty of supply coming down the line, information on the actual amount […]

The UK encourages foreign direct investments by granting high net worth individual investors and their families the right to reside temporarily in its territory, with the associated tax benefits of the resident ‘non-dom’ regime. After a qualifying period, whose length depends on the amount invested in the British economy, the individual and their kin can […]

The capital already features a number of captivating high-rise restaurants (with spectacular views) in landmark buildings, including The Shard (Aqua Shard, Hutong and Oblix) and the Heron Tower (Duck & Waffle and Sushi Samba). New additional high-rise dining will soon be available (from January 2015) at 20 Fenchurch Church Street in the ‘Walkie Talkie’ skyscraper. […]

There is a new hidden gem in Mayfair, at the heart of the Connaught Hotel (just off the lobby in the new wing), The Champagne Room (pictured) is a beautiful yet intimate place – illuminated by a contemporary skylight and candlelight. Choose from a selection of prestige champagnes, fine wines and rare spirits (all exclusive […]

The Small Self Administered Scheme (SSAS) market looks set for a resurgence, with two major benefits. The removal of Protected Rights benefits from this tax year will level the playing field for SSASs with the more popular Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP). Up until recently, the inability to hold Protected Rights has proved a stumbling […]

A new variation of life cover is available for certain, eligible individuals. ‘Relevant Life’ is a tax efficient arrangement which, if satisfying certain conditions, benefits from a tax favoured treatment of premiums and benefits. These premiums to a qualifying policy will be tax deductible for the Employer and will not be assessable on the employee […]