Advice Articles

Expat financial advice from the experts

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getting the best exchange value for sterling

If you are a British expat and you have money regularly paid into your UK bank, you will probably need to transfer it to your country of residence and have it converted into whatever the local currency is. So, if for example, you are living in Spain, then in order to spend your transferred money, […]

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Partner Visa – your ticket to Australian residency

Your ticket to Australia may involve a partner visa… Australia is one of the most popular countries chosen by would-be migrants thanks to its climate, lifestyle, and career opportunities. One way of gaining Aussie citizenship is through a partner visa. Read on for a quick overview of what’s required. What defines a ‘partner’? For someone […]

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Savings options for Expats – What are your options?

How to save money as an expat? Savings options for expats of every demographic! For the majority, the dream of moving abroad for work is exactly that, a dream. But for others, great weather, quality of life and substantial earnings is enough for them to make the leap. Most have great intentions to put away […]

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Renewing your Carte De Sejour in France ?

Renewing your Carte De Sejour in France? As an expat in France who hasn’t quite mastered the beautiful language of love, even the simplest of tasks can become eventful. With Brexit looming, for the large number of expats who have become resident in France, the tide is changing. From 2019 it is likely that if […]

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French mortgage – finding the right one for you

Making the move… You may need a mortgage first.  So, the allure of sunny weather, beautiful beaches, old cities, hiking spots and good food has pushed you to purchase a property in France. But what are the next steps toward making this dream a reality? Well, first of all, you will need to arrange a […]

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Getting The Most Out of Your SIPP

Getting The Most Out of Your SIPP Of all the pension investment options in the United Kingdom, the Self-Invested Personal Pension scheme (SIPP) is a viable option for both locals and expatriates. Financial advisors have already said a lot about the benefits or disadvantages of this system over others like the QROPs (Qualified Recognised Overseas […]

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Expatriates Retirement Visa in the Philippines

Expatriate Retirement Options Expatriate’s now retiring in the Philippines now have the option for a Special Retirement Resident Retires Visa (SRRV). The SRRV is a retirement program for the expatriate and, is issued by the Philippines Retirement Authority as part of the Bureau of Immigration. With the Philippines fast becoming an expatriate destination with most […]

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Pension Transfer Values

pension transfer values Lump sum or regular income… what’s your best option? With previous employers offering huge pension transfer values and schemes being more flexible than you thought. What is your best option as you enter into, or continue your retirement. Defined benefit scheme As many at 5 million people have built significant pensions through […]

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Looking to export? You may need to spend time living abroad

There’s thousands of opportunities out there, it’s your job to find them and conquer them. UK business owners are currently going through a period of great uncertainty. With the economy going through something of a rough patch, and Brexit ambiguity a constant shadow hovering above us, many businesses are more concerned with staying afloat than […]