Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs)

ISAs are one of the most tax-efficient ways to save and invest in the UK. They allow your money to grow free from income tax or capital gains tax, making them a key building block in many financial plans.

An Individual Savings Account (ISA) is a popular saving and investment scheme in the UK that allows residents to save or invest their money without incurring a tax liability. ISAs provide an attractive option for people looking to grow their wealth and provide financial security for themselves and their families.

Types of ISA:

  1. A Cash ISA is a type of ISA that allows you to save your money in a tax-free environment. This type of ISA is ideal for those who want to save money without taking on the risks associated with other types of investment.

  2. A Help to Buy ISA is a type of ISA designed specifically for first-time home buyers. It provides a tax-free environment for saving money towards a deposit for a property.

  3. A Stocks and Shares ISA is a type of ISA that allows you to invest in a range of investments, including shares, bonds and other types of securities. This type of ISA is suitable for those who are willing to take on higher levels of risk in exchange for the potential for higher returns.

  4. Innovative Finance ISAs: An Innovative Finance ISA is a type of ISA that allows you to invest in peer-to-peer loans. This type of ISA is suitable for those who are looking for an alternative to traditional savings and investment products.

  5. A Lifetime ISA is a type of ISA designed to help young adults save for their first home or their retirement. This type of ISA provides a tax-free environment for saving money, and also offers a government bonus of up to £1,000 per year.

  6. A Junior ISA is a type of ISA designed for children under the age of 18. This type of ISA allows parents, guardians and other family members to save money for the child’s future, tax-free.

Eligibility: In order to be eligible for an ISA, you must be a UK resident and aged 16 or over.

Tax: The money saved in an ISA is tax-free, which means that you will not have to pay income tax or capital gains tax on any money you make from your ISA.

Investing into an ISA: Investing into an ISA is simple and straightforward. You can choose to invest a lump sum or make regular contributions, and you have the flexibility to switch between different types of ISA as your circumstances change.

ISAs provide flexibility, simplicity, and tax advantages that make them a core part of many investment and retirement strategies.

Importantly, unused allowances do not roll over — it’s a “use it or lose it” system each tax year.

Whether you're saving for the short-term or investing for the future, ISAs provide valuable tax benefits that make your money work harder. We’ll help you make full use of your allowances and ensure your savings are structured as efficiently as possible.

The value of investments can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the amount originally invested.