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Retiring abroad: Everything you need to consider as an expat

Retiring abroad: Everything you need to consider as an expat

Retirement abroad can be amazing, which is why so many people decide to do it. Read this article to understand all the critical factors you need to consider when retiring abroad.

Everywhere
Top tips for renting out the perfect holiday villa

Top tips for renting out the perfect holiday villa

Investing in a foreign property is a great way for expats to earn a little bit of extra income while also acting as a home away from home if you have to stay abroad for a few months.

Italy
Expat financial advice in Azerbaijan

Expat financial advice in Azerbaijan

As an expat in Azerbaijan, it is important to understand your financial options, including the various risks about rogue financial advisors targetting expats. This article looks at some of the ...

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What is a non-dom?

There's a lot of talk in the news about non-doms and tax avoidance. But what is a non-dom?

United Kingdom
How to choose the most suitable currency broker

How to choose the most suitable currency broker

Whether you need to do regular international transfers or you need to send a large lump sum internationally, it's vital to choose the most cost efficient currency broker to ensure the amount sent is ...

Everywhere
When should you consider paying for tax advice?

When should you consider paying for tax advice?

If you're living abroad, you've probably considered seeking tax advice. While free consultations can help solve general questions, to get formal advice will normally require paid services.

United Kingdom
How UK Investment Platforms can benefit British expats and non-residents

How UK Investment Platforms can benefit British expats and non-residents

UK investment platforms are often overlooked by expats and offshore financial advisers, but they can offer excellent investment and tax advantages for expats and non-residents. This article breaks ...

United Kingdom
How to spot the hidden fees and charges of financial advice

How to spot the hidden fees and charges of financial advice

While regulated advice requires costs to be clearly explained, financial advice is still rife with advisers intentionally hiding fees. Find out how to spot the tricks used and what you can do to find ...

Everywhere
A guide to living and working in Auckland as an Expat

A guide to living and working in Auckland as an Expat

To give you a taste of what living and working as an expat in Auckland is truly like, this article explores the city’s most popular industries, career opportunities and aspects of lifestyle from cost ...

New Zealand
6 things you need to know before moving to Australia

6 things you need to know before moving to Australia

Our friends at UniBaggage have put together this simple list of keys issues you need to consider when moving to Australia

Australia
Buying property in the UAE as a foreigner

Buying property in the UAE as a foreigner

Buying property in the UAE has always been an attractive proposition for investors. This guide details all you need to know about buying property in the UAE as a foreigner

United Arab Emirates
Options for unmarried Scottish expats who separate while living abroad

Options for unmarried Scottish expats who separate while living abroad

Scottish expats living together outside of marriage have different rules when they split or one partner dies. This article explains the options available.

Everywhere
Mixed funds cleansing for non-doms in the UK

Mixed funds cleansing for non-doms in the UK

Find out how mixed funds cleansing works and how, as a non-dom, you can potentially avoid unnecessary tax on foreign earned income

United Kingdom
Brexit, property and currency: 3 thorny issues for expats

Brexit, property and currency: 3 thorny issues for expats

Brexit has already had a profound financial impact on British expats - and the UK has not even left the EU yet. This article looks at the property conundrum facing many British expats

Everywhere
7 tips that can turn your foreign property dream into a reality

7 tips that can turn your foreign property dream into a reality

Many of us dream about buying a property abroad, especially after a perfect summer holiday. Here are Simon Conn's top seven tips to getting the foreign property of your dream

Everywhere

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