Don't live in the UK? Receive your rental income tax-free
Investing in a UK property can be a great way to secure an income stream, but the taxation surrounding rental income is steep and things can g...
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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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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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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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Retiring tax-free in Portugal (for at least 10 years) - h...
In a bid to resurrect itself after the 2008 financial crisis, Portugal has positioned itself to become a magnet for high net-worth individuals...
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Lessons learned on a trip to Dubai: South Africans take n...
We’ve recently had the pleasure of making a trip to Dubai to meet the expat community there to discuss the recent tax changes in South Africa ...
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Financial emigration: Transfer your RAs out of SA
If you’re a South African who is thinking about moving abroad, or who has already moved, you should consider financially emigrating. Among oth...
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