Can you afford the cost of living longer?
By making the lifestyle choice to live in the Algarve, you will want to make the most of what this region has to offer by enjoying the beautiful scenery and
Euro Weekly 27 July 2018
Bank of England deputy governor Ben Broadbent spoke earlier this week about the history and future of QE, but offered no clues as to the outcome of the MPC policy
Downsizing your home needn’t mean short-changing your heirs
With Portugal offering such favourable property opportunities in outstanding surroundings, it is clear why many Britons choose to retire to their own place in the Algarve. Whether you buy a
Euro Weekly 20 July 2018
After the drama of US President Trump’s visit, including an attack on Theresa May’s Brexit plan, sterling had a tricky week. The prime minister amended a parliamentary bill to appease
Exchange of information – what changes in September?
Last September, tax authorities across the world, including Portugal and the UK, began sharing and receiving new information on their taxpayers’ offshore assets and income. This is carried out under
New ID cards – a digital revolution
“Citizen Card” for foreign residents In 2018, the government is launching a new “citizen card” for foreigners residing in Portugal under the framework of the Simplex+2018. This card groups into
International investment for residents in Portugal
At first, international investing might sound and feel like a giant step into the unknown, but, in simple terms, it is any investment outside your jurisdiction of residence. For example,
Euro Weekly 13 July 2018
The pound started the week well, possibly due to optimism following the crunch Cabinet meeting about Brexit at Chequers at the end of last week, where an agreement was announced.
Preparing for Brexit and residency in Portugal
The proposed Brexit transition period – delaying its full impact until the end of 2020 – potentially gives British expatriates and those wishing to move to Portugal more time to
Euro Weekly 6 July 2018
The pound finished last week relatively strong, thanks to stronger than expected economic data. The second revision to first quarter gross domestic product in Britain put growth at 0.2% instead










