What 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%....
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14 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 ...
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Do 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...
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How 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 ...
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Should 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...
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How 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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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...
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Contractor 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 ...
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Rental 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...
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