The home

The average household income has risen to £473 a week - its highest level on record and £800 a year more than in 2013/14.

Renting a home? Average rent for homes across England and Wales is now at £792 per month, an increase of 1.8% over the last 12 months.

According to 63% of landlords, the decision to maintain existing capital gains tax rates on residential property will be their biggest challenge over the next 12 months.

Following changes to stamp duty land tax from 1 April 2016, landlords are slowly returning to the buy-to-let property market.

Taking action to secure a financial backup plan? 1 in 5 households would not survive financially if they lost their main source of income through unexpected circumstances.

No man is an island; and these days few businesses are.

Looking to help your child purchase their first home? Parents will loan an estimated £5bn in 2016, according to research from Legal & General.

Annexes for an older relative will be exempt from the new stamp duty land tax rates which came into force on 1 April 2016.

Pearson May regularly publishes a variety of newsletters, reports and briefings to keep clients up to date on developments that might effect their finances and tax planning.