Selling your UK business and moving to Cyprus? How to reduce tax and protect your wealth
Are you planning to sell your UK business and relocate to Cyprus? The timing of your move can have a…
Brexit and expatriates – 10 years on
June marked the 10-year anniversary of the Brexit vote. What has changed for UK nationals living in and moving to…
Capital gains tax in Spain: key rules for UK expatriates and property owners
Spanish capital gains tax can affect everything from selling your home to restructuring your investments. We explain how Spain’s CGT…
Moving to Spain, France, Portugal or Cyprus? Tax and Pension Insights for UK Nationals
Spain, France, Portugal and Cyprus remain among the most popular destinations for UK nationals seeking a better lifestyle abroad. Sunshine,…
Sharon Farrell: Why I left my IFA business behind and moved to the Algarve
Published on International Adviser on 12 May 2026. Sharon Farrell is now a partner with specialist expat advice firm Blevins…
Lifestyle modelling: A smarter way to plan your wealth, retirement and goals
“The biggest thing we can help clients achieve is peace of mind and clarity in their financial future, both now…
UK Autumn Budget 2021 – A focus on economic recovery
The UK autumn budget, the Chancellor’s second budget of the year, was notably lacking any significant changes to Qualifying Recognised…
Spanish wealth tax – are your pensions included?
Spain continues to be a favourite destination for expatriates, including those making the most of their retirement years. There are…
How to retire abroad with financial peace of mind
If you’re retiring to Europe, be prepared to adjust your savings and investments, tax, pensions and estate planning to suit…
Understanding ‘lawful’ and ‘tax’ residence in Spain
Now that Brexit is here, it’s important that Britons in Spain understand the Spanish residence rules and meet their tax…
Do UK pensions now attract wealth tax in Spain?
One potential effect of Brexit for Spanish residents is that some UK pensions may now fall into the Spanish wealth…
UK Budget 2021: What are the implications for UK expatriates?
While there were few immediate changes in the latest UK Budget, the freezing of some allowances is set to increase…
Reap the benefits of tax planning in France
With strategic tax planning, French residents can reduce income tax, social charges, capital gains tax and wealth tax liability in…
Why it’s time to ‘think local’ for your financial planning
EU-resident Britons with UK bank accounts, investments, insurance policies or a financial adviser may face restrictions with Brexit.
Spain’s budget and taxation in 2021
This is the first Spanish state budget to be approved since 2018! Get to know the latest income, wealth and…
Freedom of movement in Portugal post-Brexit: What you need to know
Can you still spend time in Portugal post-Brexit? See what UK nationals need to know about residence and freedom of…
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