Angela Harvey

3 weeks ago | ryecroftglenton.com | Angela Harvey

What was your reason and motivation to start Maytree Property Group Ltd? After years of focusing on stock market investments, I realized I wanted to take a more hands-on approach with my investments. I had been interested in property for years but traditional Buy-to-Lets didn’t offer the returns I needed. I was drawn to property because it allows for more control and more tangible results.

3 weeks ago | ryecroftglenton.com | Angela Harvey

The Financial Reporting Council published its amendments to UK GAAP (“the amendments”) in March 2024, following feedback from its public consultation in FRED 82 issued back in December 2022. These changes are effective for accounting periods that start on or after 1 January 2026, however, they can be applied early provided all changes are applied at the same time.

4 weeks ago | ryecroftglenton.com | Angela Harvey

The accounting profession is no stranger to change, but recent years have accelerated a shift that’s shaking the foundations of traditional finance functions. A talent shortage has led to a growing reliance on automation, especially Robotic Process Automation (RPA), to bridge the gap. We’re seeing firms of all sizes grappling with the same challenge: how to maintain high standards and deliver value in an environment where experienced professionals are harder to come by.

4 weeks ago | ryecroftglenton.com | Angela Harvey

From 1 April 2025, a 100% council tax premium is applied and is payable in addition to the standard council tax liability in respect of ‘second home’ dwellings which meet the following conditions:There is no one living in the property as their sole or main residence; andThe dwelling is substantially furnished. There are various exceptions to the second homes premium, but the focus of this article is where one’s second home is also let as holiday accommodation.

1 month ago | ryecroftglenton.com | Angela Harvey

An important part of our approach to business at Ryecroft Glenton is to ensure we centre the firm as an active part of the community in which we all live and work. We are, after all, a people business, and it is important to all of us to have a positive impact on other people in the North East, and not just by providing great business advice. As part of this, we selected a charity of the year last April, for our financial year to 31 March 2025, by holding a vote amongst our staff.