Christopher Little & Co Financial Advisers

15/06/2026

1 in 5 adults - the equivalent of 11 million people - are helping others handle financial accounts online, according to Lloyds's 2024 Consumer Digital Index.

However, only 21% of people supporting loved ones with their digital finances have a formal agreement, such as a Lasting Power of Attorney.

To learn more about the importance of having a Lasting Power of Attorney and the risks of accessing your loved ones' accounts without one, click the link below.

https://christopher-little.co.uk/are-you-supporting-a-loved-one-you-might-need-a-lasting-power-of-attorney-to-act/

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Millions of well-intentioned people in the UK are helping their loved ones manage their online financial accounts, but could risk having these accounts frozen because they don’t have a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) in place. Lloyds’s 2024 Consumer Digital Index (3 November 2025) suggests 1 in ...

11/06/2026

The 2026/27 tax year started on 6 April 2026.

While you have until 5 April 2027 to use tax-efficient allowances and exemptions, making a plan now could be valuable.

Read our blog, linked below, to discover 4 powerful reasons to consider your tax strategy for the current tax year.

https://christopher-little.co.uk/powerful-reasons-to-plan-how-to-use-your-2026-27-allowances-and-exemptions-now/

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The 2026/27 tax year started on 6 April 2026. While you have until 5 April 2027 to use tax-efficient allowances and exemptions, making a plan now could be valuable. Here are four powerful reasons to consider your tax strategy for the current tax year. Avoid last-minute stress as the end of the t

08/06/2026

Building wealth without a financial plan may be like searching for a destination without a map.

You might miss the most efficient route, take an unnecessary detour, or miss your intended target altogether.

A tailored financial plan could be essential for helping you reach your goals. Speak to us or read our blog, linked below, to learn 5 reasons why.

https://christopher-little.co.uk/wealth-v-strategy-why-a-financial-plan-is-essential/

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Building wealth without a financial plan may be like searching for a destination without a map. You might miss the most efficient route, take an unnecessary detour, or miss your intended target altogether. A clear plan could be essential for helping you reach your goals. If you’re simply accumula

05/06/2026

Is lifestyle inflation impeding your ability to reach your goals?

Although it's normal to make changes to your lifestyle as your finances improve, it's important to look at what your additional spending is going on and ask: is it making you happier?

Being aware of lifestyle inflation could help you support your future as well as your present. Read our blog, linked below, to spot the warning signs.

https://christopher-little.co.uk/how-to-manage-lifestyle-inflation-to-keep-your-long-term-goals-on-track/

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Like inflation, lifestyle inflation could affect your finances, and you might not be aware of the effects straightaway. Find out how it might impede your ability to reach your goals and some ways to manage it. Lifestyle inflation refers to the tendency for spending to increase as your income rise

02/06/2026

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31/05/2026

When you're taking out a new mortgage, the interest rate you're offered is important.

It will affect the size of your monthly repayments and the total cost of borrowing.

To read more about the factors that could affect the interest rate you're offered, click the link below.

https://christopher-little.co.uk/7-factors-that-could-affect-the-mortgage-interest-rate-youre-offered/

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When you’re taking out a new mortgage, the interest rate you’re offered is important. It will affect the size of your monthly repayments and the total cost of borrowing. Find out which factors could affect the rate you’re offered. 1. The Bank of England’s base rate One of the key factors tha...

28/05/2026

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26/05/2026

43% of mortgaged buy-to-let property purchases in 2025 were through a limited company, according to a report from Paragon Bank.

This compares to 35% in 2024 and just 7.5% in 2018.

So, as a landlord, is a limited company something you should consider?

Read our blog, linked below, to weigh up the advantages and drawbacks.

https://christopher-little.co.uk/should-landlords-set-up-a-limited-company-to-manage-their-property-portfolio/

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As the tax burden increases, more landlords are choosing limited company structures. Discover the advantages and drawbacks of setting up a company to manage your property portfolio. According to a report from Paragon Bank (16 March 2026), 43% of mortgaged buy-to-let property purchases in 2025 wer

21/05/2026

Research suggests that many small business owners and self-employed workers aren't prioritising their retirement and could face uncertainty later in life as a result.

However, opening a pension could benefit both you and your business.

Read our blog, linked below, to discover how you can plan for retirement as a small business owner.

https://christopher-little.co.uk/how-to-plan-for-retirement-as-a-small-business-owner/

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Research suggests that many small business owners and self-employed workers aren’t prioritising their retirement and could face uncertainty later in life as a result. However, opening a pension could benefit both you and your business. According to an article from Which? (1 March 2026), people wh

19/05/2026

At the end of February 2026, the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran.

The uncertainty caused by the war has affected market confidence, leading to falling prices.

While this market volatility might seem new, similar movements have happened before, and looking at how these events may affect investor behaviour could be useful.

Click the link below to find out more.

https://christopher-little.co.uk/what-past-market-volatility-has-taught-us-about-investor-behaviour/

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The current situation in the Middle East has led to market volatility. While it might seem new, similar movements have happened before, and looking at how these events have affected investor behaviour could be useful. At the end of February 2026, the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, which