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UK inheritance tax: The mounting impact on British families
UK inheritance tax is no longer a niche concern. Frozen allowances, rising asset values, pensions entering the tax net and tighter reliefs mean many...
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Buying, owning and selling property in France
Tax and inheritance planning frequently asked questions
Buying and selling property is a major part of relocating from one country to another, or perhaps the time has…
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…
Why effective tax planning is so rewarding
Effective tax planning provides many benefits for yourself and your heirs. As well as lower tax bills, it can help…
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. 
Moving to Portugal: 7 tax-saving considerations
With early and careful planning, you can make the most of tax-efficient opportunities when moving to Portugal or buying Portuguese…
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…
Retirement in Spain – 8 key steps to take before and after your move
Retirement in Spain remains popular among British nationals, and with very good reason – there are so many benefits to…
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 multi-manager investment approach – specialists vs generalists
Multi-manager investment enables your portfolio to be managed by several different fund managers, each selected for their expertise in specific…
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,…
To QROPS or not to QROPS in France
Have you heard about the benefits of QROPS in France? You’ve come to the end of your working life and…
Look beyond property to unlock investment potential
Property is a solid, reliable investment that holds its value, right? For many people, investing in bricks and mortar by…
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