Home bias vs. diversification: Some home truths about investing
We explore the implications of concentrating on property and UK-based investments and why diversification is so important when investing.
Good news for UK nationals about Spanish Succession Tax and Brexit
A Spanish Supreme Court ruling could be good news for UK nationals with concerns about how Brexit could affect Spanish…
Pension advice in France: Six tips for getting it right first time
With Brexit approaching and so many pension options for expatriates in France, quality advice is crucial. How can you get…
The new UK tax year: What changes from April?
The new UK tax year starts from 6 April 2018. Are there changes to tax rules, rates and allowances that…
Spanish residence and taxes. Are you sure you are getting it right?
Establishing where you are resident for tax purposes can be more complex than you think, and could prove very costly…
UK inheritance tax to be simplified?
The UK IHT rules are particularly complex. There is hope the system may be made simpler after the chancellor asked…
Portugal/UK double tax treaty
British expatriates need to understand how the Portugal/UK double tax treaty affects them. It’s important to know where your taxes…
The Brexit clock is ticking – are you legally resident?
With Brexit date – scheduled for 29th March 2019 – just a year away, now is the time for UK…
Will a UK interest rate rise be good news for savers?
Signs are that UK interest rates may soon increase. Why might this happen and what do expatriates with British savings…
Will a UK interest rate rise be good news for savers?
Signs are that UK interest rates may rise in the coming months. Why might this happen and will it benefit…
France income tax and wealth tax 2018
2018 introduced two key tax reforms in France: investment income is taxed at a new fixed rate and wealth tax…
How Brexit could increase Spanish succession tax for your heirs
As things stand, British nationals inheriting assets from Spain could attract a much higher succession tax bill once the UK…
The clock is ticking to lock-in benefits in Spain post-Brexit
With Brexit around the corner, Britons in Spain should act now to secure residency, healthcare and pension benefits under current…
Do you know how much your pension is really worth?
Britons with ‘final salary’ UK pensions could find their pension is worth much more than they think – but opportunities…
Do you know how much your pension is really worth?
Britons with ‘defined benefit’ or ‘final ‘salary’ UK pensions could find their pension today is worth much more than they…
The clock is ticking to lock-in benefits in Portugal post-Brexit
British expatriates in Portugal should act now to secure residency and take advantage of pension opportunities before Brexit changes the…
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