Pensions Worth More Than Homes For The First Time
Retirement experts are warning savers not to cash in their pensions during the coronavirus crisis. New figures show that the value of a defined benefit
House Price Boom As Global Property Market Rebounds
Homeowners were unaware then that disaster was about to strike as the global economy shuddered and nosedived into recession. The slump lasted two years, and
Expat Guide To Renting A UK Home
Keeping a home in the UK makes sense if you are moving abroad as an expat for lots of reasons. Ever increasing property prices make
What Tax Day 2021 Means For Expats
Expats with second homes in the UK are likely to see their tax bills rise with government plans to close a lucrative tax loophole that
CGT Change Signalled For Expat Landlords
Expat landlords and second home owners with property in the UK could become major losers if Chancellor Rishi Sunak overhauls how capital gains tax is
Global house prices shrug off COVID-19 impact
The COVID-19 pandemic plunged many global housing markets into chaos as sellers and movers were forced into lockdown – but house prices are still increasing
Buying a Property in Spain for Expats
British expats love affair with property in Spain started in the 70s and we started laying claim to property in the 80s. In fact, we’ve
Buying a Property in Dubai for Expats
If you’re living in Dubai and looking for a home, returning to put down roots, or are looking to invest in buy to let, there’s
Best Places to Live in Dubai For Expats
Dubai is well known for its dynamic architecture and tax-efficient lifestyle, but there is so much more to living in Dubai as an expat. Whether
Best Places To Live In Spain For Expats
Spain is a firm favourite with British expats. With a year-round decent climate, relaxed quality of life and access to a wide choice of places
Buying A Property Abroad, Guide For Expats
Buying property abroad for expats is a lot different from taking on a home in the UK. In many places, the property market follows different
Non Resident Landlord Scheme Explained for Expats
The UK Non-Resident Landlord Scheme (NRLS) is the way HM Revenue & Customs collects tax on rents from property owners who spend most of the
Capital Gains Tax for British Expats Selling UK Property
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) usually applies to taxpayers who live in the UK, but special rules bring expats and other non-residents into the tax net
Right To Rent Does Not Breach Human Rights, Rules Appeal Court
An Appeal Court judge has slammed landlord discrimination against ethnic minorities and non-UK nationals who want to rent a private home as ‘shocking’. Lord Justice
Expat Portal For Paying UK Property CGT Goes Live
Expats who need to pay capital gains tax online after selling a home in the UK can log in to a new online tax service.
House Price Crash On The Way, Warns Estate Agent
Posh people’s estate agents Knight Frank are predicting a massive decline in house sales this year due to the coronavirus. In a Doomsday scenario, the
Coronavirus – Tax relief for working from home
Working from home means you can claim some tax relief for some of the extra bills you have to pay depending if you work for
Property Funds Shuttered Over Uncertain Asset Values
Property funds have taken a bashing from the stock market slump triggered by the coronavirus outbreak. Funds were already on a shaky foundation with the
The Honey Pot Cities That The Mega Rich Can’t Resist
London and New York are honey pots that lure the meg-rich to live, work and play, according to a new study. Each year, experts rank
Five-Year Slump In Prime Rental Yields Reverses
A five year decline in rental yields went into reverse last year for prime residential properties in leading cities around the world. Average yields nudged
