Beware of the alligator
Narcotics police in California may be used to dealing with ferocious dogs guarding dodgy properties but they were in for a surprise when they raided a house and were met
Plan ahead for tax if you are moving back to the UK
By BILL BLEVINS features@algarveresident.com Bill Blevins is the Managing Director of Blevins Franks. He has specialised in expatriate investment and tax planning for over 35 years. He has written books
Animal cruelty
Dear Editor, One important topic for residents in Portugal that I cannot find addressed is the protection of animals. I think that besides the dangerous driving, it is the second
Inheritance tax and investments
by John Westwood features@algarveresident.com John Westwood is the Managing Director of Blacktower Financial Management Group. Most offshore life companies go to some lengths to highlight that their products are not
Big fat passion killer
A new survey into the relationship habits of Brits has revealed that the top passion killer for couples is an increase in weight. The study interviewed 2,000 British adults to
Sweet spring lamb
By Helga and Larry Hampton features@algarveresident.com Helga and Larry Hampton, a German-American couple, have had a villa in the Algarve since 1972 and since 1990 have spent the majority of
Keep your legs crossed
New research has revealed that people who have a full bladder make better decisions. Researchers from the University of Twente in Holland found that the self control mechanism required to
Red faced bankers
When seven city businessmen became stuck in a lift after a night out in London, little did they know that they were to become internet sensations. The group had been
Annie and Ozzie
By Isobel Costa Annie, an old Portuguese donkey, was rescued by the Donkey Sanctuary in Estombar at the beginning of September. She had been working all her life in Ourique
UK tax tips to save YOU money…
by John Westwood features@algarveresident.com John Westwood is the Managing Director of Blacktower Financial Management Group. It is that time of year once again – the filing deadline for the 2009/10