{"type":"document","data":{"id":"3f1ec117-f378-4b53-844f-71f9fa3ad5fb","localeString":"en-GB","publishDate":"2026-03-31T14:07:32.790+02:00","contentType":"onecms:editorialPage","hasMacro":false,"flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"robotInstruction":{"noIndex":false,"noFollow":false},"description":"Discover which topics mattered most to our clients in 2025."},"mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"editorialHeader","coreHeader":{"title":"These are our 5 most-read articles of 2025","body":"Which topics mattered most to our clients this year? From tax regulations on holiday homes to smart gifting and mortgages for DGAs: these are the five articles that were most relevant in 2025.","headerImage":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/19d6ad52-2d22-4ead-8330-7c5a040ece0c/600580931","type":"image","width":2100,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/4e2fcf53c99369dd/original/600580931.jpg","extension":"jpg"}},"backLink":{"textLink":{"url":"/en/private-banking/knowledge-and-insights/news-and-inspiration","text":"News & inspiration"}},"date":"2025-12-16","readingTime":3},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"5. Wealthy, yet opting for a mortgage: smart financing as a managing director and majority shareholder (DGA)"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Why are more and more managing director and majority shareholders (DGAs) deliberately choosing a mortgage? As an entrepreneur, it&apos;s not just about buying a home, but also about how this financing fits into your overall wealth strategy.</p><p>Discover how other DGAs make smart use of a mortgage.</p>"}},{"componentType":"cards","cards":[{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"small","title":"Wealthy, yet opting for a mortgage","intro":"Why many DGAs choose financing that aligns with their overall wealth structure.","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/ba1eb0df-a723-41ff-91ce-5809e94778ba/Large_Web-and-Screen-A-woman-wearing-glasses-checks-her-phone-while-sitting-on-the-couch-at-home-working-on-her-laptop-1","type":"image","width":1920,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/5a3493bc0362b4fd/original/Large_Web-and-Screen-A-woman-wearing-glasses-checks-her-phone-while-sitting-on-the-couch-at-home-working-on-her-laptop-1.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"link":{"url":"/en/private-banking/knowledge-and-insights/living/smart-financing-dga-mortgage"}}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"4. Paying for your child’s education: is it considered a gift?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Do you have a child in higher education and want to support them financially? Beyond tuition fees, you may also want to contribute to living expenses. Gifting is an option, but what are the tax rules? </p><p>Read the key considerations.</p>"}},{"componentType":"cards","cards":[{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"small","title":"Paying child's education: is it considered a gift?","intro":"Where does contributing end and gifting begin?","image":{"transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/05f201c9-59d1-4171-84a2-15ef876f7e17/A-happy-family-relaxing-and-looking-at-their-electronic-devices-on-the-couch-at-home","type":"image","width":1920,"original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/20bf208df369efc1/original/A-happy-family-relaxing-and-looking-at-their-electronic-devices-on-the-couch-at-home.jpg","extension":"jpg"},"link":{"url":"/en/private-banking/knowledge-and-insights/wealth-planning/paying-childs-education-a-gift"}}]},{"componentType":"sectionTitle","title":"3. Law on the counter-evidence scheme for Box 3"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>This summer, the rules for Box 3 changed. Is your actual return lower than the assumed amount? Thanks to the counter-evidence scheme, you now pay tax on what you actually earn, not on a notional figure.</p><p>See what this means for your wealth.</p>"}},{"componentType":"cards","cards":[{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"small","title":"Counter-evidence scheme Box 3","intro":"Could you be entitled to a refund? 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The holiday home in Box 3: what does it mean for you?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Do you own a holiday home or dream of having one? The rules for Box 3 will change significantly in the coming years. That’s why it’s important to <br />understand the potential tax implications of an additional property. </p><p>Read more about what a holiday home in Box 3 means.</p>"}},{"componentType":"cards","cards":[{"componentType":"productCard","cardType":"product","cardSize":"small","title":"The holiday home in Box 3: what you need to know","intro":"A holiday home? 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