Articles by James Mackreides

James Mackreides

James Mackreides

'Mac' is a short tempered former helicopter pilot, now a writer based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Loves dogs, the outdoors and staying far away from the ocean.

Ten percent more buy-to-let repossessions occur as landlords deal with impending difficult times
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Ten percent more buy-to-let repossessions occur as landlords deal with impending difficult times

Experts are cautioning landlords that "tough times" are ahead due to the increase in buy-to-let (BTL) repossessions. Ac...

Things to think about if you intend to unretire
Personal Finance

Things to think about if you intend to unretire

How much will it cost to come out of retirement? Many older people are being forced to unretire and return to the workforce in or...

How much does Rory McIlroy have to spend?
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How much does Rory McIlroy have to spend?

We examine Northern Irish golfers' wealth in great detail. After securing the coveted green jacket at the Masters on April 12, Ro...

Saba rejected Edinburgh Worldwide's bid
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Saba rejected Edinburgh Worldwide's bid

Saba Capital Management (Saba), an activist investor, played a major role in the defeat of Edinburgh Worldwide's tender offer proposal to...

In April 2027, there will be three tax changes Here are some preparations
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In April 2027, there will be three tax changes Here are some preparations

We describe how to make sure you're ready. Even though a new tax year has just begun, investors and savers will be hit with eve...

Lab-grown meat: make an investment in the future of food
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Lab-grown meat: make an investment in the future of food

This is how you invest. Plant-based diets were popular only five years ago. Following its successful initial public offering (I...

How to contribute to the rapid expansion of healthcare
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How to contribute to the rapid expansion of healthcare

Sven Borho, the fund manager, and James Mackreides discuss the opportunities for investors. Healthcare is a broad term, accordi...

The costs to take into account: is purchasing an electric car worthwhile?
Personal Finance

The costs to take into account: is purchasing an electric car worthwhile?

Owning an electric vehicle (EV) has obvious environmental advantages over a gasoline or diesel vehicle, but potential buyers might questi...

The highest dividend-paying FTSE 100 stocks
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The highest dividend-paying FTSE 100 stocks

According to analyst estimates, the FTSE 100's constituents are expected to pay out a total of 88 billion in dividends this year, setting...

Halifax: Amid the conflict in the Middle East, home prices drop by 05%
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Halifax: Amid the conflict in the Middle East, home prices drop by 05%

As the US-Iran conflict's aftermath affected the housing market, UK real estate prices dropped by 0.5 percent in March. The most ...

Does the 22-year retirement age gap prevent you from saving as much as you would like?
Personal Finance

Does the 22-year retirement age gap prevent you from saving as much as you would like?

According to recent research, there is a significant gap between when many Brits want to retire and when their savings will actually allo...

What choices do you have if Saba attacks your investment trust?
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What choices do you have if Saba attacks your investment trust?

We describe them. The New York-based activist investor hedge fund Saba Capital Management owns a sizable portion of a number of...