Five things expatriates need to know about UK inheritance tax
Year-by-year, inheritance tax revenue continues to soar for the UK Treasury, with more families getting caught in the net. A record high of over £5.4 billion was collected in the
No deal and the options for British expats in Portugal
The likelihood of a no-deal Brexit is probably making the long-term dreams of some British citizens look a touch on the grey side, especially if their hopes were pinned on
It’s time in the market – not timing the market – that reaps rewards
Given current Brexit concerns and global economic uncertainty, we hear many people ask whether this is a bad time to invest. The simple answer is that it is not so
What UK homeowners in Portugal need to know about capital gains tax
For a long time, UK property owners who lived permanently overseas did not need to worry about UK capital gains tax when selling the property. However, recent changes have seen
Is time running out for tax-free pension transfers?
Now’s the time to review current options for UK pensions and consider benefiting from tax-free QROPS transfers – before Brexit potentially changes the rules. With still no certainty on the
Hold the front page: the world is getting better
How about a late summer quiz to get the mind working again after all those hours by the pool? Try answering these three multiple-choice questions about the state of the
Five questions to help future-proof your legacy
It is likely you have put a lot of thought into your financial planning to set you up for the life you want. Have you done the same for your
Keeping the bear at bay
Globally, we may be experiencing a bull market, but the one certainty about market cycles is that they are almost impossible to predict; a bear market could always be right
What does risk mean to you?
Risk is a heavily loaded word. If not clearly understood in financial terms, it can cause heavy losses. What is it you are getting into and can you really stomach
Time to take interest in your investment options
These are challenging times for investors, especially for those looking for growth through low-risk investments. We explore the current climate and how you can protect and make the most of