Incubators in the Algarve, the secret of success
I have been saying for a long time – and I write it here now – that few entrepreneurial ecosystems have such favourable conditions for the success of new companies
Look beyond property to unlock investment potential
For many people, investing in bricks and mortar by buying second or subsequent homes makes financial sense. Property is a solid, reliable investment that holds its value, right? While investing
Euro Weekly 9 November 2018
GBP: Last week, Mark Carney met with concerns over post-Brexit monetary policy; the Bank of England stated that it is not a given that a no-deal Brexit would lead to
Interest rates in the UK for expats in Portugal
The Bank of England has finally raised the interest rate from 0.5%, set almost a decade ago, to 0.75% on August 2 – but this news should be received with
Euro Weekly 1 November 2018
GBP: The big expected news this week was the Chancellor’s budget statement. In the end, there was no change to sterling after the announcement of a number of measures aimed
Euro Weekly 26 October 2018
GBP: At the end of last week, the market was taking the PM at her word that the Brexit deal was 95% settled, although the final 5% looked largely centred
When is your tax freedom day?
If you ever had the feeling that you have spent half your working life just paying tax, you are not far wrong. What with income tax, national insurance/social security, capital
Five things you should know about estate planning in Portugal
If you live in Portugal or have Portuguese assets, you need to make sure your estate planning is in order. While the local inheritance tax regime is relatively straightforward, succession
Winter Rentals: Category B or Category F
After the hubbub of the summer, many Local Lodging (Alojamento Local) owners wish to book long-term rentals to assure low-season occupancy over the quieter winter months. As always, there are
Regular savings plans in Portugal
Wherever you might be in the world, a regular savings plan can help you use your money intelligently to make your future a little more certain. Expats in Portugal benefit