In GBN Membership’s new and exclusive Q&A, money expert Jasmine Birtles shares her expertise on the pensions and retirement matters which are puzzling you. Submit your question by emailing money@gbnews.uk. Question: “I am due to retire in July aged 66. I have sold my buy-to-let property for £200,000 (no mortgage and not my main residence). Do I have to pay capital gains tax (CGT)? If so, how much? Will it affect my state pension? “Also my ex-wife contacted me asking for my NI number (we divorced decades ago). She wants to claim on my pension. Is this legal? Will it affect my pension?” Jasmine …
