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Lifestyle modelling: A smarter way to plan your wealth, retirement and goals
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Should you transfer UK pensions overseas? The pros and cons of QROPS
Transferring UK pensions to a QROPS can offer flexibility, tax, estate planning and currency benefits, but is it suitable for…
Balancing the Chancellor’s books…could your UK pensions be affected?
Your UK pensions may have caught the attention of UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak who, like his counterparts in Europe, has…
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…
Tax-efficient investment in France – the benefits of assurance-vie
Assurance-vie policies offer tax and estate planning advantages. Many expatriates find them valuable for providing tax-efficient income while  protecting their…
Six tips for protecting and growing your wealth
At a time of continued low interest rates and complex taxes, how can you manage risk and maximise your savings…
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…
Brexit implications for buying and selling Spanish property
Has Brexit changed anything for UK citizens who own a Spanish holiday home or other property? Make sure you’re aware…
Retiring in Cyprus with financial peace of mind
Cyprus offers great appeal for a retirement in the sun, but be prepared to make some changes to protect your…
Andalucía reduces property purchase taxes for 2021
Anyone buying a Spanish holiday home or moving to Southern Spain in 2021 could benefit from a temporary reduction in…
Why chasing star performers won’t guarantee investment success
While it may be tempting to choose investments based on past performance, this tactic rarely works in the long term.…
Buying a property in France? Understanding your tax obligations
What do owners of French property need to know about income tax, wealth tax, capital gains tax and local property…
Key elements for successful investing when living in France
What do you need to think about when it comes to creating and protecting your wealth as a French resident?
New tax agreement between Spain and Gibraltar
Brexit has triggered a review of how Spain, Gibraltar and the UK work together in establishing tax residence and tackling…
Will Spain’s 2021 tax enforcement plan affect you?
Spain’s new tax control plan outlines how the authorities will investigate individuals’ tax residence, tax avoidance structures, and wealth and…
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…
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