UK pensions: Between a QROP and a hard place? Or is it a ...
Those who have worked in the UK for a few years, and then left to live elsewhere, will know just how hard it is to make sure your UK pension i...
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IT contractor in the UK sues HMRC for £27,000 in landmark...
A UK IT contractor working in the public sector recently won his appeal against Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The dispute was over a...
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Common mistakes that first-time homebuyers make
The UK mortgage market is large and complex with numerous lenders and options available to a buyer. This can make it an especially daunting pl...
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Applying for your NI number: a guide
Many people will agree that getting your National Insurance (NI) number is probably one of the most challenging aspects of moving to the UK. U...
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The unintended consequences of offshore trusts – an SA-UK...
A number of South African residents have set up foreign trusts as they look to mitigate their risks that are peculiar to South Africa, be it p...
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What to do with your living annuity when you retire abroa...
If you have a living annuity in South Africa but no longer live in The Republic, you will need to make sure that you plan accordingly to minim...
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In the UK, mortgage inaction is pickpocketing thousands o...
We are currently in an interesting time within the British mortgage market cycle. According to figures produced by HM Land Registry in Februar...
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Increase your business’s bottom line with currency hedgin...
If your business imports or exports, you inevitably have to deal with foreign currency payments. Due to currency fluctuations, this forex expo...
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Why international entrepreneurs continue to choose the UK...
The ease of doing business, skilled workforce and potentially high return on investment are just some of the reasons entrepreneurs from all ov...
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