Advice on cross-border financial planning and investing offshore
by Staff Writer | Apr 1, 2020
Moving money across borders is complex. There are many things to consider, such as tax laws, immigration, real estate and regulations. We spok...
Read moreAnother Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge for foreign property buyers
by Bill Monty | Mar 2, 2020
While the never-ending Brexit discussion is grabbing the headlines, very little attention is being paid to the Budget Speech on 11 March 2020 ...
Read moreDoes financial planning advice really make a difference?
People often contemplate whether it’s beneficial to hire a financial planner or not. With global uncertainty on the increase, now is as good a...
Read moreWhat South Africans in Portugal need to know about Portugal’s Non-Habitual Residence programme
by Staff Writer | Nov 30, 2019
The topic of tax reliefs in Portugal is an interesting one when you consider that Portugal has a history of personal tax rates as high as 56%....
Read more14 things to check and questions to ask when viewing a house
by Staff Writer | Nov 22, 2019
Purchasing a new house isn’t easy – deciding on the perfect property can cause anxiety. It can help to prepare a list of things to check when ...
Read moreDo you have the "optimal" investment portfolio?
by Staff Writer | Oct 25, 2019
The investment industry, like any other, is out to sell its wares. To do this, it needs stories, because people buy stories, don’t they? The s...
Read moreHow do you think about risk? The psychology behind investment decisions
Deciding on the risk you take with your investments is a slippery subject. One is more likely to think rationally about the concept when your ...
Read moreShould you remortgage or consider a product transfer?
by Staff Writer | Sep 23, 2019
A product transfer is an often-overlooked method to pay less on your mortgage. Switching to a better rate with your current lender is fast, ea...
Read moreHow Shari’ah (Islamic) mortgages work
by Ian Henning | Sep 6, 2019
A Shari’ah-compliant or Islamic mortgage allows you to buy property without paying interest. While this does not necessarily translate to payi...
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