Retire early – The Expat Guide

Posted on 1st December 2017 in Advice

Retire Early… Most people spend 40 years of their lives working towards it, but how many people genuinely spend 40 years planning for it? (On average) The 40 year working life of an adult provides for the purchase of a house, the education of children, and the luxuries that you can bestow on your nearest and dearest […]

Moving to Italy – The Expat Guide

Posted on 30th November 2017 in Advice

With the UK facing Brexit and it’s economic consequences now is the perfect time to think about moving abroad. You’ve spent your life working up to a position in which you can live comfortably. Why should that be sacrificed due to England’s economy? Moving to Italy to work or to retire could be exactly what […]

Retire in Germany – Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich.

Posted on 30th November 2017 in Advice

Retiring in Germany could be the perfect move… With a world-class health care system, strong infrastructure and ranking in the top 8 for the Natixis Global Retirement Index … maybe Germany is the place you should be looking to retire! Retiring abroad is one of the biggest decisions you will make in your life. There’s […]

Will MiFID II impact my pension?

Posted on 24th November 2017 in Advice

Will MiFID II effect my pension? MIFID II Pension SIPP QROPS With an estimated 100,000 plus British residents leaving the UK every year and the number still increasing every year. How will MiFID II have effects on your pension? You may already be retired or working offshore, will MiFID II effect you? What is MIFID […]

Transfer my Dutch pension

Posted on 24th November 2017 in Advice

The Netherlands is frequently recognised as having one of the world’s top ranking pension systems by the Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index. This high ranking is thanks to the diversity of the Dutch pension system’s funding sources, its accuracy in measuring costs and contributions to ensure fair distribution, and its strong regulation by the Dutch […]

Retirement Financial Advice?

Posted on 21st November 2017 in Advice

Retirement Financial Advice First of all when people hear the words “retirement financial advice” they immediately think of pensions, wealth management and personal finance advisers. As well as whether or not they have enough money to enjoy life once retired. Money is an important factor upon retiring, however, it is not the only aspect to […]

Expat Financial Advisor Luxembourg

Posted on 9th November 2017 in Advice

Financial Advisor in Luxembourg Just as there are many reasons why expats choose to live and work in Luxembourg, there are many reasons for seeking financial advice. It is also important to understand the various forms of financial advice and what each financial advisor can offer. Understanding Financial Advice The most comprehensive advice, taking into […]

Can I transfer my stakeholder pension?

Posted on 3rd November 2017 in Advice

Stakeholder Pension Transfer?  Is a Stakeholder Pension Transfer possible? This is a question we are getting asked more and more at Harrison Brook. With pensions being at the height of current affairs, everything from a QROPS to a SIPP being discussed, it is important to define exactly what a Stakeholder pension is. Stakeholder pensions are […]

Is my Guernsey QROPS secure?

Posted on 2nd November 2017 in Advice

Guernsey QROPS Did you transfer to a Guernsey QROPS? Are you aware of the changes to legislation? Read on to find out how you may have been impacted. For many people who transferred their UK pension(s) to a QROPS in Guernsey some years ago, the choice of a stable offshore location at that time was […]

Expat Inheritance Tax

Posted on 16th October 2017 in Advice

As an expatriate have you considered the Inheritance tax liabilities from your estate that will be left to the beneficiaries? Do you need to look at ways to reduce this and have effective control over the tax liabilities? Many expats now living abroad, still find themselves as UK domicile on the event of death. What […]