Living in Cyprus and thinking of selling your UK property? Weigh up the pros and cons
For British expatriates living in Cyprus, weighing the decision to sell UK property involves considerations beyond mere investment, including future…
French property taxes
What French property taxes do you need to be aware of when buying, selling or renting out a property in…
Buying and selling property in France – frequently asked questions
Are you thinking of buying or selling property in France? Have you been made aware of the process, the tax…
Modelo 720 – the new, improved penalty regime
The Modelo 720 penalty regime has been amended to much more acceptable levels following a ruling by the European Court…
Valuing property for tax purposes – Spain’s new reference value of the cadastre
A property’s value plays a key role in determining various tax liabilities, particularly wealth tax, transfer tax, stamp duty, and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What UK homeowners in Portugal need to know about capital gains tax
If you sell a UK property while living in Portugal, you could face capital gains tax in both countries, so…
Owning Spanish property through a company – times have changed
If you’re thinking of using a company to own Spanish property, understand the consequences as the tax rules have changed…
How much will a UK property cost you in taxes?
British expatriates with UK property need to be aware of all tax costs, including stamp duty, non-resident capital gains tax…
The new UK tax year: What has and hasn’t changed?
How might the new UK tax year affect British expatriates regarding personal tax, savings, pensions, inheritance tax and UK property?
What owning a slice of Portugal will cost you in tax
Get to know the full cost of owning Portuguese property, from stamp duty, local rates, wealth tax and tax on…
Owning Portuguese property through a company
Expatriates with corporate-owned Portuguese property may face higher capital gains and wealth taxes after recent rule changes.
Is it still worth owning buy-to-let property in the UK?
With recent changes increasing the tax burden for landlords and property investors, is it time to rethink owning UK buy-to-let…
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