4 things first-time homebuyers should do
by Staff Writer | Aug 20, 2019
Buying a house is exciting, but also stressful. While house-hunting for the perfect home can be fun, it’s important to sort out the details be...
Read moreContractor mortgages: Ensure a successful application
by Ian Henning | May 31, 2019
Working as a UK contractor still has a lot of perks, but there are some complexities when it comes to borrowing money. Mortgage lenders often ...
Read moreRental guarantees: What lenders think about rent protection schemes
by Bill Monty | Apr 24, 2019
New developments offering rental guarantees may be tempting to investors, but short-term rent protection can be at odds with lender focus on l...
Read moreThe perfect time to secure a better interest rate on your remortgage
by Ian Henning | Apr 3, 2019
Most recent conversations around Brexit focus on the impact it can have on the economy. An area that doesn’t get a lot of coverage is the oppo...
Read moreThe boom behind ESG investing – what’s actually driving the demand
by Staff Writer | Mar 26, 2019
There’s a growing interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment throughout the world. Ethical investing has been around fo...
Read moreAvoiding expat tax – financial emigration isn’t always the answer
by Niel Pretorius | Mar 12, 2019
Some tax practitioners and financial advisors are saying that financial emigration is the only requirement to avoid the “expat tax”. We’re set...
Read moreSA’s Retail Distribution Review – important changes
by Staff Writer | Mar 5, 2019
The Retail Distribution Review (RDR) will change the South African financial advice industry in fundamental ways. The shift to a client-focuse...
Read moreAccess your RA before you're 55 via financial emigration
by Niel Pretorius | Oct 18, 2018
South Africans who have already emigrated, or are thinking of doing so, have probably heard of the process of financial emigration. This proce...
Read moreAre you a UK contractor? Maximise tax-efficiency by using your pension
by Bill Monty | Sep 25, 2018
As a business owner, you understand the importance of planning ahead and that making the right decisions can translate into profits for your b...
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