It’s almost impossible these days not to think of that apparently Chinese curse about living in interesting times. The last few weeks might be characterised as too interesting as we tune in daily to find out the latest political twist. While business as usual goes on every day, the uncertainty that lies ahead makes planning […]
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Holding your nerve in volatile times
The mortgage market’s switch from LIBOR to SONIA
If your mortgage is linked to a “benchmark index rate” it was most likely in the past to be either the Bank of England’s Base Rate or LIBOR: London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), which has acted for decades as the main reference rate for financial products globally, including loans, derivatives and bonds. It’s based on […]
Probate fee structure is changing
The probate fee structure is changing, and for many it won’t be for the better. Fees charged for probate – which allows legal control over a deceased’s estate – are currently fixed at £215 – or £155 for families who use a solicitor. But the Government announced that the charges will be linked to the […]