BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT TRAINING
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Economics Masterclass: Exchange Rates A sound knowledge of the rate of exchange between two currencies is imperative when taking overseas property investment decisions. John Farrell takes a look at the pound in relation to its major competitors. |
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Economics Masterclass: Inflation Inflation is defined as a generalised rise in the prices of goods and services over a number of time periods. This definition matters: it does not refer to relative price changes. Relative price changes occur when the price of one product rises while other product prices remain constant, rise more slowly or even fall. |
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Economic Growth: What Macroeconomic Factors Lead to Economic Growth? When economists discuss growth, the factor that they are interested in is the annual growth rate of real income. Real income growth simply adjusts economic growth for inflation, to obtain a true measure of growth. |
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Implications of the Pre-Budget Report The October 2007 Pre-Budget Report contained massive changes to capital gains tax.
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What will the Sterling Dollar Exchange Rate be in Five Years’ Time? The British pound has been increasing in value relative to the US dollar from 2001 and currently has a value of around $2 to the pound. This article will explore expectations for the future movement of the exchange rate based on the current economic situations of the US and the UK and the policy orientation of their respective monetary authorities. |
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Top Ten Tax Tips for Overseas Property Owners The UK tax burden is often greater than any foreign tax liabilities, so it makes sense to undertake UK tax planning for your foreign property. Many of the same planning techniques that work well on UK property can be used equally effectively on foreign property, although there are associated opportunities and additional pitfalls to be wary of. |
