Why asset diversification matters for investors
In the world of finance and investment, the concept of portfolio diversification plays a pivotal role. It is a strategy that forms the bedrock of prudent financial management and is often touted as one of the most effective ways to manage risk and maximise returns. In this article, we'll delve into the significance of portfolio diversification, the advantages it offers, and how a well-managed portfolio ensures a diversified set of investments.

Latest Lovewell Blake/NFU farmers’ evening hears from four leading experts on planning issues facing agriculture
Two major new planning initiatives will have a huge impact on farmers – offering both opportunities and challenges. That was the message heard by around 60 Norfolk and Suffolk farmers at the latest joint NFU/Lovewell Blake Farmers’ Evening in Halesworth.

Overcome those investment jitters to take advantage of a good time to invest
Being nervous about market volatility shouldn’t be a reason not to invest, says.

Personal cashflow - Taking the whole life view
The final part of our personal cashflow series looks at how the cashflow modelling tool is a robust way of predicting the impact of each financial decision.

Changes to the 'Non-Domicile' tax regime
As part of the Autumn budget the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves announced that the government would “abolish the non-dom tax regime and remove the outdated concept of domicile from the tax system”.

Removal of the remittance basis from April 2025 (often confused with ‘non-dom’ tax status)
I’ll start by putting a myth to bed – the term ‘non-dom’ remains because the concept originates from a taxpayers (and their parents) place of birth. Whilst a Chancellor has many powers he can’t change the origin of somebody’s birth!

SDLT - Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) and mixed use acquisitions
This was a nasty surprise in the Budget announcement – the removal of MDR. The announcement concluded it didn’t benefit the intended taxpayer and has been subject to frequent abusive claims.

The proposed extension of full expensing to leased assets
Changes to capital allowances rules have for many years been a prominent feature of the annual announcements from the Chancellor, generating endless rate changes and transitional measures. These yoyoing rules and thresholds have made it particularly difficult for businesses to plan tax efficiently for capital expenditure.








