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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 and in the future,” says James...
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Retiring to France? Understand your UK pension options today
It’s a time of change for UK pensions. They will soon become liable to UK inheritance tax, and transfers to…
Moving to Portugal? The tax and wealth management essentials to know before you go
Moving to Portugal proves very rewarding for many people, for a whole variety of reasons.  While quality of life is…
Welcome tax reforms for the Valencian Community
The Valencian Community has announced tax reforms for this Spanish region, which are good news for residents of Valencia, Alicante…
Farewell domicile, welcome long-term residence
The UK’s domicile regime has been abolished for tax purposes. The new residence-based system provides much more certainty for UK…
Investing as a UK national in France
When planning your investments as a British expatriate in France, it’s crucial to consider not only what assets to invest…
The France/UK double tax treaty on inheritances
France is one of the few countries to have a specific double tax treaty with the UK for inheritance taxes.…
Spain proposes 100% tax increase on non-EU property buyers
The Spanish government’s proposal to impose a 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU buyers has been presented to parliament. …
Capital gains tax in Cyprus – an attractive tax regime
Cyprus capital gains tax is only charged on the sale of Cyprus property. Gains from shares and the sale of…
The benefits of becoming resident in France
Are you worried about the tax implications of becoming resident in France?  Setting up tax residency may not be as…
How much capital gains tax will you pay in Portugal?
Portugal levies a capital gains tax to both property and capital investments. This applies to worldwide assets for Portugal residents,…
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…
Spanish tax in 2025
The Spanish tax regime is quite different from the UK’s and can be complicated. When moving to and living in…
The new UK tax year: What has changed, what hasn’t, and what’s on the way
The 2025/26 UK tax year ticked over on 6 April 2025. Most thresholds and allowances remain frozen and most tax…
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…
Understanding French income tax
French income taxes can be more complex than you might expect. Since it is income tax season in France –…
Cross-border financial planning for expatriates in France
If you live in France and have assets or family in the UK, cross-border financial planning can be complex. You…
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