The case for selling UK residential property
A changing landscape for landlords and property investors Property has long been seen as a dependable investment option in the…
UK budget 2025 – the tax measures
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled her 2025 budget on 26 November, including £26 billion worth of tax rises.  There were no…
Tax and residence UK: Statutory Residence Test vs Long-Term Residence
As the UK tax landscape goes through a period of change, individuals with international ties must now navigate two residence…
Crossing EU borders: How the Exit/Entry System (EES) impacts British expatriates and visitors
The new EES border controls – the EU’s Exit/Entry System – came into operation on 12 October and is being…
Is it time to consider downsizing your home?
Downsizing your property can bring various financial benefits, as well as making your life easier. With careful planning you could…
Tax freedom day – how much of your income do you lose to tax?
How long does it take to earn money for yourself instead of the taxman? “Tax Freedom Day” varies greatly by…
Pension and inheritance tax reform explained. Are you prepared?
Significant changes are on the horizon for UK pensions and estate planning.  Pension funds will soon be included in your…
Living abroad and still using UK-based financial advisers? 4 things to consider.
If you live in the EU but take financial advice from the UK, what do you need to think about…
UK inheritance tax continues to break records
More families than ever are caught in the UK inheritance tax net and tax bills keep rising. With the thresholds…
Returning to UK: The importance of timing and strategic planning
If you are returning to UK after being resident overseas, or expect to do so in the future, early and…
Property or investment – which is the better option?
When we speak of property or investment in this article, we compare two different routes of investment; we weigh the…
Investment decision paralysis – how to overcome an overload of choices
Investment decision paralysis occurs when we are faced with so many investment options that we struggle to compare – but…
Planning a tax-efficient return to the UK
British expatriates waiting to return to the UK after living overseas will benefit from carefully reviewing tax planning, residency, pension,…
UK tax update for British expatriates in Europe
Following the UK spring budget in March and the start of the new tax year in April, we provide an…
New EU and UK border controls – EES, ETIAS and ETA
There are changes ahead for travel, with both the EU and UK introducing new automatic, electronic border controls for third-country…
Review your financial planning for 2024
Is your financial planning up-to-date for 2024? Take a little time now to check your tax planning, investments, pensions and…
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