Understanding risk
By Bill Blevins One of the greatest issues which investors face is understanding risk. So many investors say they do not want to take any risk, or only a very
EU nations agree to eurozone banking union
By Paul Beckwith European finance ministers have agreed a deal to give the European Central Bank new powers to police eurozone banks, embarking on the first step in a new
UK to demand more tax information from Crown Dependencies
Over the years, I have in the Algarve Resident followed the ongoing story of how the UK’s Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man have had to adjust
2012 the year that was
With Christmas fast approaching, thoughts and conversations turn to the year that was. So what really happened in the property market in 2012, and were things as gloomy as we
Renting your property is a win-win situation
By: Tony Van Aken During 2012, Portugal has been a major destination for holiday homes rentals. Even during the economic crisis, the results in this country have been very good,
All eyes on the US fiscal cliff
By Bill Blevins No sooner was the US Presidential election done and dusted than attention turned to the looming “fiscal cliff”. Over in the US it is big news, with
Taxman Obtains List Of Jersey Bank Accounts
By Bill Blevins Information on over 8,000 HSBC Jersey clients has been leaked to the tax authorities. Half of the names on the list are UK residents, while the rest
HMRC ignores plea to reinstate Guernsey QROPS
by Paul Beckwith HM Revenue & Customs has blocked moves by Guernsey QROPS providers to reinstate pensions for retirement savers who do not live on the island. QROPS is short
More than 735,000 empty houses
There are currently more than 735,000 empty domestic properties all over Portugal. Overbuilding and the economic crisis intensified the situation, and several housing development projects, while totally finished and habitable,
Investing For Growth
by Bill Blevins Three Key Principles To Guide Your Investment Strategy || PART 1 An investor’s portfolio should be built around their specific objectives. If you are investing for growth,