The Insights
At TILLIT we are big believers in learning and broadening our horizons. Our Insight articles cover everything from the here and now in our Market reviews, to short and long reads about the fundamentals of investing, as well as unique thought pieces from leading fund managers in The Opinion, and much more.
Why you need to know your why
Would you buy a home without first deciding what area you want to live in, how many bedrooms you need or how much you can afford to borrow for the mortgage? Making informed investment decisions needs similar planning as this will help you decide when to buy more or sell out further down the line.
Read moreTidy wallet, tidy mind?
As we see more and more individuals taking control of their finances and looking to invest, let’s take a look at the importance of keeping things tidy.
Read moreSurging inflation: Exploring what rising costs mean for savers and investors
Inflation, once considered dead, is making a fierce comeback. As costs creep up and the pound in your pocket is worth less than it was, we take a look at what this means for savers and investors, as well as which investments have demonstrated some resilience to this phenomenon in the past.
Read moreVCTs: Exploring unique investments while saving on your taxes
Once considered a niche investment option, Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) have seen a boom in demand over recent years, raising a total of £619m during the 2019-20 tax year, the third highest amount since 2006. Investors are attracted to these vehicles by the lucrative tax breaks and the innovative areas they invest in, but they don’t come without caveats.
Read moreProperty funds: safe as houses?
Investors wishing to profit from property prices and rental yields don’t have to buy a house, when they can invest in property funds instead. Rather than heading to an estate agent, try an investment platform. You can snap up a stake in a property fund with much less money and hassle than buying a building.
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