How UK pensions are taxed in Spain
If you’ve chosen to retire in Spain, it’s essential to understand how your UK pensions will be taxed in Spain.…
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…
UK budget 2024 update
The UK budget 2024, as expected, included various tax rises, though income tax rates remain unchanged.  The key tax reforms…
UK budget 2024 – Painful taxing times ahead?
The Labour government’s first budget will be announced on 30 October.  While the Chancellor has promised not to increase income…
Time running out to resolve Gibraltar border issue
While most of Europe has moved on from Brexit negotiations, they remain ongoing and unresolved in Gibraltar. 
Buying property in Portugal – six tax considerations
When buying property in Portugal, whether as your main home, holiday home or as an investment,  first research and understand…
UK inheritance tax vs French succession tax, at a time of change
These are rather interesting times for British expatriates in France, with the momentous July elections on both sides of the…
Key financial planning steps on your retirement journey in France
Are you fulfilling your dream of enjoying your retirement years in France?   Whether you are in the planning stages and…
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…
UK Premium Bonds and British expatriates
Premium bonds have been a popular savings arrangement in the UK for decades, and millions of people of all ages…
The results of the UK general election.
All change at Downing Street, but what about tax and pensions?
For the UK general election, tax and pensions are the focus of many expatriates. But, what changes can we expect…
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 General Election – how the result could impact tax and pensions
With the UK General Election fast approaching, we look at the tax and pension elements contained in the Conservative and…
It’s time to submit your income tax return in Portugal
The deadline for submitting income tax returns in Portugal is approaching on 30 June 2024. This marks the final date…
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…
Spain to end the golden visa – how does this impact UK nationals?
The Spanish government has announced its intention to end Spain’s golden visa.  Once ratified, non-EU nationals will no longer be…
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