Advisers see higher client demand as tax changes and rumours cause confusion

A survey by Flagstone identified that when asked to elaborate on the reasons driving a surge in interest and demand from clients, two fifths (41%) of advisers said that the tax changes and rumours of the last few months are creating confusion, and two thirds (67%) see the opportunity to provide much-needed clarity and reassurance. "This renewed appetite from clients is not considered a passing trend either," Flagstone said. Latest figures saw inheritance tax (IHT) receipts hit £8.2bn for April 2024 to March 2025, marking the fourth consecutive record year. The figure shared by HMRC...