April 15, 2025
Operating Assets

How to create an Isa portfolio from scratch: Six steps to start a successful investment fund

Creating a stocks and shares Isa allows you to take full advantage of the long-term potential of investing free from tax. They are an ‘easy access’ product, because there are no restrictions on withdrawals – though it is usually best to leave your shares, bonds, and funds untouched until you actually need the money. In

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Heartbreaking update as family of Mohamed Fattah, 9, shot dead in horror gun accident at Windellama property break their silence over tragedy

By JONICA BRAY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 06:54, 14 April 2025 | Updated: 07:09, 14 April 2025 The distraught family of a nine-year-old boy who tragically died after being accidentally shot on a family weekend away have shared a heartfelt tribute. Mohamed Fattah known as ‘Moey’ and ‘Hamad,’ was shot dead when a gun

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How to become a middle-class millionaire

Clark Kendall, a Rockville-based certified financial planner, tells WTOP that the key to becoming a “middle-class millionaire” is to save money that you typically would spend without much thought. This article is part of WTOP’s monthlong series, “Money Matters,” where we explore tips for saving, budgeting and making your money work for you. Check for

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New AI tool to ‘transform’ property searches

A new AI-powered property search tool that uses big data to enable faster, more accurate and tailored searches for home buyers has been launched. Realyse  COO Irakli Menabde (main image) whose company is behind the launch, says the platform, which is already used by big developers and financial services companies, has now been made available

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Walmersley period property up for sale is a real Victorian gem

Rarer still when it’s just ten minutes from Bury town centre. It is little wonder why Roxanne and Myles Davies had a heavy heart when they decided to put their huge, detached, double-fronted 1897 Victorian villa up for sale. “It was meant to be our ‘forever’ home when we moved in nine years ago,” said

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Safest Index Funds in 2025

Index funds can be an excellent way to build an investment portfolio that isn’t too dependent on the success of any particular stock or bond. But not all index funds are in the “safe” category. In this article, we’ll dive into nine top index funds that should hold up well during turbulent times while still

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I’m a property stager and sellers could increase the price of these 4 properties – if they followed my advice

When selling your home, it’s crucial to get as much as you can for it.  As an award-winning home stager, I’ve seen firsthand how strategic staging can dramatically impact a home’s appeal and sale price. And this doesn’t necessarily mean spending thousands or even hundreds of pounds decorating and renovating.  It can be achieved with

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Trump tariffs could make investors pause funding for major schemes, experts warn | News

UK construction experts have given a mixed reaction to Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs, with some warning investors might pause funding for big schemes and others suggesting it could lead to lower material prices. The US president announced a raft of worldwide tariffs on Wednesday, including a baseline 10% tax on all imports into the country

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Banks and UK property learn to cautiously cohabit

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. British banks do not like talking about commercial property. Offices, retail and industrial buildings left them with big losses during the financial crisis. Actions speak louder than words, however, and lenders have been quietly flocking

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How a couple added a staggering $5.1million in value to their humble bush property by transforming it into a jaw-dropping modern masterpiece

A Melbourne couple’s ambitious renovation has added a whopping $5.1million in value to their home, transforming it from a humble bushland retreat to a jaw-dropping modern masterpiece. Jasmine Saba and her partner Michael stumbled upon a sprawling 1980s compound near Torquay, Victoria in a ‘strike of luck’ in 2016 – and they could instantly see

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