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Stockport second most ‘mortgage ready’ town in UK

Online provider Mojo Mortgages has revealed Stockport has the second best mortgage scores in the UK and is therefore more ‘mortgage ready’ after analysing 4,000 home buyers across the UK. Stockport came out as second in Mojo’s list, scoring 684 out of 1,000, making it the second most ‘mortgage … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: What is the Apprenticeship Levy?

We often get asked what is the apprenticeship levy? In April 2017, the government introduced the Apprenticeship Levy with a view to funding three million new apprenticeships by 2020. The Apprenticeship Levy Explained by Stockport's Damar Training Every month employers with an annual wage bill … [Read more...]

Revealed: Vernon Building Society calendar 2020

The 13 best photographs taken in and around Stockport have been selected for the Vernon Building Society calendar 2020. A total of 122 photographs were submitted for the 2020 charity calendar, which is now in its eighth year. The calendars will be sold in Vernon’s six local branches from the … [Read more...]

Handelsbanken Stockport appoints Deputy Branch Manager

Local relationship bank, Handelsbanken, this week announced that Liz Williamson has been appointed as Deputy Branch Manager of their Stockport branch. Liz joined the branch 18 months ago, having previously spent 23 years in relationship roles at RBS. As Deputy, Liz will support Branch Manager … [Read more...]

Business funding provider opens Greater Manchester office

Small business funding provider Business Enterprise Fund (BEF) has opened an office to serve Stockport and the Northwest, following 15 years’ operating throughout the North – and has appointed investment managers Steph Cooper and Tim Burt (pictured) to head up its office. BEF provides funding, … [Read more...]

Palmer Capital leads deal as Stockport Asda sells for £13.9m

Palmer Capital Income Fund has led a deal to acquire the 45,000 sq ft site on Manchester Road, Stockport, at a price reflecting a net initial yield of 4.9%. As reported on Place North West, the Reddish store, which was redeveloped by Brookhouse and let to Asda in 2015, has a further 20 years … [Read more...]

Hallidays news reports clampdown by HMRC on tax avoidance schemes

Stockport based Hallidays latest financial updates includes a reminder that the budget planned for 6 November will not now take place. On 25 October 2019 the Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid wrote to the Treasury Select Committee. Click here for the full story Christa Ackroyd loses IR35 … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: ‘Consider how much you are paying yourself’

Whether you make your living baking cupcakes or building houses, as a sole trader or director of a business, you should consider how much you are paying yourself. As accountants, Stockport based Bennett Verby talk a lot about making the most of your allowances and tax efficiency, but here's what … [Read more...]

UK: Inflation Report to become Monetary Policy Report

From 7 November, the Bank of England Inflation Report is to become the Monetary Policy Report. The Report is also to undergo some changes to its structure and content.These changes are part of the Bank of England's ongoing efforts to improve its communications and ensure that those outside the … [Read more...]

Baldwins appoint new Corporate Finance Partner

Baldwins, who recently acquired Stockport accountants firm Booth Ainsworth, has further boosted its corporate finance expertise with the appointment of a new partner to its corporate finance team. A Cogital Group company, Baldwins have taken on Tim Mills as Corporate Finance Partner who will be … [Read more...]