How to make your fortune in stocks
A panacea to all our financial woes! The simple answer is “long-term investing”. It sounds too simplistic, but when accepting the longevity of the investment cycle (naturally advocating affordability) using
Highlights of the new Local Lodging legislation
Local Lodging has finally come into its own. Known internationally as “self-catering accommodations”, new statutes regulating this business are solely dedicated to the activity in its own right, rather than
Will UK tax changes affect you?
It is important to review your wealth management arrangements from time to time, to ensure they continue to be effective. This is particularly important for your investment portfolio, but also
Clarity on pension reforms
The pensions’ revolution was sprung upon us in March, when George Osborne, the Chancellor, disclosed plans in the budget to liberalise pensions. Here is what we already knew Savers aged
Is cash still king?
So many low risk and cautious investors sit with bated breath and ponder as to when these times of historically low savings rates will end. BES in Portugal has served
UK pension reforms and drawdown
The new pension regime coming into effect on April 6 2015 provides much more flexibility for drawdown pensions. Many people will want to take advantage of this, but it is
Sometimes plain vanilla is best
You’ve invested in equities and bonds, should you now consider alternative assets? You may have seen funds advertised which sound more interesting and seem to offer better returns, such as
A week is a long time in the markets!
In the fast-moving world of financial services, it is quite hard to keep on the pulse of what is going on around the world. We speak to fund managers, stock
Multi-manager investing – specialists outperform generalists
My article a few weeks back, “The Keys to Successful Investment”, touched on the importance of diversification and how you can use multi-manager funds as part of your diversification strategy.
How taxation works under 2014 Legislation
Comparison of taxation as a property manager vs tourist agent A property manager/tourist agent handles 20 properties and charges 20% for support services. With an average letting income of €10,000