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The clock is ticking to lock-in residency benefits in France post-Brexit

Now is the time for Britons living in France to prepare for a post-Brexit world by securing residency, healthcare and…

02.02.18 Read
Should expatriates in France cash-in a ‘gold-plated’ UK pension?

Are UK expatriates in France better off swapping their final salary pension for a one-off payment or keeping a guaranteed…

20.12.17 Read
Should you cash-in a ‘gold-plated’ pension? Six questions to help you decide

With such high transfer values for UK final salary pensions today, should you swap a guaranteed income for life for…

27.09.17 Read
Get to know today’s pension landscape

We outline six pension issues affecting British expats, from State Pension payments to tax-efficient transfer options for private pensions.

21.09.17 Read
UK keeps tight rein on pension transfers

Latest efforts from the UK government to tighten the rules for pension transfers should have little impact on Britons living…

07.09.17 Read
What Brexit answers do we have post-election and one year on from the referendum?

After the UK election and one year on from the vote to leave, do we know how Brexit may affect…

15.06.17 Read
Enjoy ten years of tax-free pensions in Portugal

Portugal offers much for Britons looking to retire abroad, including the potential for 10 years of tax-free UK income with…

15.05.17 Read
Four ways to prepare as the clock ticks down to Brexit (Spain)

What steps can British expatriates take to secure their future when it comes to residency, pensions, savings and investments during…

18.04.17 Read
Four ways to prepare as the clock ticks down to Brexit (Portugal)

With Brexit imminent, how can British expatriates living in Portugal secure their future when it comes to residency, pensions, savings…

06.04.17 Read
From Brexit to Budget: Time to Spring into action?

Following the events of the UK Budget and Theresa May triggering Article 50 to kick-start Brexit, we look at the…

30.03.17 Read
Britons in France: Should you stay or should you go when it comes to UK pensions?

Among the key considerations for retired expatriates in France who are unsure what to with their UK pension is a…

30.03.17 Read
Retiring in the Balearics? Make sure your money lasts as long as you do

Taking the right steps now can help you stretch your retirement income to afford the lifestyle you want in Mallorca…

23.03.17 Read
Considering a QROPS? Don’t lose a quarter of your pension to the UK taxman

A new overseas pension transfer tax could see the UK taxman take a quarter of expatriates’ transferred funds. Those thinking…

20.03.17 Read
No surprises in UK Spring Budget other than a sting in the tail for pensions

Much of the 2017 UK Spring Budget confirmed pledges made in 2016’s Autumn Statement, but a new tax on overseas…

13.03.17 Read
It’s the differences…

In our second case study highlighting the importance for British expatriates to take pensions advice designed for their circumstances in…

06.03.17 Read
What can expatriates in France do with their UK pension?

With so many options for pensions today, establishing the best path to a comfortable retirement is not easy. A good…

24.02.17 Read
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