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September 10th, 2025

“I see no surcharge”

Introduction Admiral Horatio Nelson, one day, decides to buy a fine Georgian townhouse in Plymouth. His lawyer warns him via WhatsApp that “I’m no expert in this matter. However, I think you might need to pay the higher SDLT surcharge for second homes, my Lord. I suggest we get some expert advice.” Nelson, never one […]

March 13th, 2025

“Magic Bean your cares away… Worries for another day?

“Dance your cares away… …worries for another day.” A great mantra from the Fraggles and one which someone like me, who catastrophises daily about all manner of things, should probably take on board[1]. Let’s all be more Fraggle. But, only to a point. You see, when it comes to tax and investment planning that approach […]

June 1st, 2024

A moment of your time…

I will now post my assorted ramblings on my new website, Breaking Tax. Thank you for your attention on this site over the last couple of years. Hope to see you on the other side Cheers Andy