http://www.ashtonhoyle.co.uk/news/ independent advice to both corporate and personal clients on all aspects of financial planning en-gb Copyright (C) 2007 - 2008 by Ashton Hoyle Independent Financial Advisers Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:18:48 GMT Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:18:48 GMT Newspapers http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 2 http://www.ashtonhoyle.co.uk/images/page/logo.gif http://www.ashtonhoyle.co.uk/news/ 202 113 http://www.ashtonhoyle.co.uk/news/2008/August/flat-conversion-relief.html A residential property investment opportunity offering income tax relief at your highest marginal rate. 15 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:36:00 GMT http://www.ashtonhoyle.co.uk/news/2008/June/thumbs-up-imminent-on-self-invested.html The government is set to give the go ahead to people wanting to self-invest their protected rights pension savings later this year under regulations due out soon. According to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), draft regulations due to be finalised later this month (June 08) will open up the opportunity for savers to move their protected rights funds into self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs). The extra flexibility offered via the self-investment facility, will also allow consumers to invest their protected rights funds into commercial property. 20 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:01:00 GMT http://www.ashtonhoyle.co.uk/news/2008/March/a-return-of-8-10-achieved.html A return of 8% – 10%* achieved annually without exception since Fund launch in 1996! An investment worthy of discussion in uncertain times? Ground Rent Funds are legendary throughout the wealth management industry. Now in their 12th successful year, the long term performance speaks volumes and the annually targeted returns of between 8% to 10%* have been delivered or even slightly exceeded every year. A fantastic achievement! 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Find out more by calling us on 01254 660444 or email us at info@ashtonhoyle.co.uk 13 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:14:00 GMT http://www.ashtonhoyle.co.uk/news/2007/August/new-office.html Ashton Hoyle Independent Financial Advisers have now moved to their recently purchased office on Capricorn Park in Blackburn. 9 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:48:00 GMT http://www.ashtonhoyle.co.uk/news/2007/August/pension-scheme-administration-it-could.html Since 6 April 2006 (A-Day) many employers have remained oblivious to new rules brought in by the 'pensions simplification' legislation and remain unaware of the responsibilities they possibly now face in running their occupational pension scheme. Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is urging employers and individuals who have set up their own occupational pension scheme to check who their pension Scheme Administrator is, and make sure they are aware of their responsibilities. Even people with an Executive Pension scheme (EPP) could be affected. To find out more....click the heading above. 12 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:35:00 GMT http://www.ashtonhoyle.co.uk/news/2007/June/welcome-to-our-new-website.html We just launched our new website. Your comments are welcome. 11 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ashtonhoyle.co.uk/news/2007/April/inheritance-tax-episode-iv-a-new-hope.html Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a tax on the value of an individual's estate upon their death. In tax year 2007/8 IHT will be levied at 40% on estates valued in excess of £300,000. One of the more common routes used to try to mitigate IHT has been via trusts, but there is another way....... 8 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:29:00 GMT http://www.ashtonhoyle.co.uk/news/2007/April/ashton-hoyle-launch-pre-defined.html In conjunction with Selestia, Ashton Hoyle have recently launched their pre-defined investment portfolio's, for the benefit of all clients. 7 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:10:00 GMT http://www.ashtonhoyle.co.uk/news/2007/March/launch-of-the-pre-defined-investment.html In conjunction with Selestia, Ashton Hoyle have recently launched their pre-defined investment portfolio's, for the benefit of all clients. 10 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:00:00 GMT