Positive property prospects
By Linda Kenny features@algarveresident.com Linda Kenny is International Mortgage Adviser for Blacktower Financial Management Group. The summer months are traditionally a quiet time for the property market. It is holiday
UK government proposals to end “compulsory” annuities
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
QROPS – a solution for UK expatriates
by John Westwood features@algarveresident.com John Westwood is the Managing Director of Blacktower Financial Management Group. This article explains the benefits of investing into a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS).
Compulsory tax audit for Liechtenstein banks accounts
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
But this is not Greece …
By Raoul Ruiz Martinez features@algarveresident.com Raoul Ruiz Martinez is a consultant for Finesco Financial Services Ltd., Glasgow and regulated to advise on capital investments in both the UK and throughout
Luxembourg for investor protection & client confidentiality
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
Increasing longevity forces governments to increase pension
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
Alternative heating and cooling systems
By Colin Reid features@algarveresident.com Engineer Colin Reid is the general manager of Lagos-based company Enova Group, whcih continues to pioneer new technology in the Algarve. Welcome to our regular feature
UK Budget analysis
by John Westwood features@algarveresident.com John Westwood is the Managing Director of Blacktower Financial Management Group. George Osborne described his first Budget as “the unavoidable Budget” in which spending cuts outweighed
“Distinct break” with the UK needed for non-residency status
By DAVID FRANKS features@algarveresident.com David Franks is an accomplished and experienced practitioner in both UK and overseas taxation. He lectures widely on taxation issues, in particular in relation to investment