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At Castlegate, we believe your dreams and passions drive your future hope and expectations. That’s why our independent chartered financial planners and dedicated client support team invest the time to understand what really matters to you - unlocking deeper insights and opportunities you thought might not be possible.

We work with individuals, families, employers and their teams nationwide and across sector. Whether you need support with planning your dream retirementprotecting your business and employees, building your wealth with personal investment advice, securing your legacy or ensuring your tax planning works for you, we are here to listen and work with you to build an exciting future plan for all your tomorrows.

Plan today, for all of your tomorrows.

At Castlegate, part of the Duncan & Toplis Group, we believe your dreams and passions drive your future hope and expectations. That’s why our independent chartered financial planners and dedicated client support team invest the time to understand what really matters to you - unlocking deeper insights and opportunities you thought might not be possible.

Start a Conversation

We work with individuals, families, employers and their teams nationwide and across sector. Whether you need support with planning your dream retirementprotecting your business and employees, building your wealth with personal investment advice, securing your legacy or ensuring your tax planning works for you, we are here to listen and work with you to build an exciting future plan for all your tomorrows.

Falling interest rates: what they mean for you

Remember the days of near-zero interest rates in 2020? Those days are arguably long gone, with rates peaking at 5.25% in 2023. However, interest rates have been on a downward trajectory since Aug 2024, falling from a 16-year high of […]
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Will you fall into the "60% tax trap"? How to avoid it

Every year, thousands of people get stung by a hidden quirk in the UK tax system. Between £100,000 and £125,140, your effective tax rate isn't the 40% you might expect. It's actually 60%. This "60% tax trap" arises because your […]
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Agricultural relief: Are you confident your farm would qualify?

What has kept the UK’s family farms alive over the generations? Undoubtedly, the hard work of its labourers and owners. But also, rules like Agricultural Property Relief (APR) - which have long been a cornerstone of succession planning for farming […]
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The danger of a property-heavy portfolio (and how to balance it)

"An Englishman's home is his castle" is a saying that dates back at least 400 years. As a people, we place a deep cultural value on property. It is our private sanctuary - something we own and control. No one […]
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