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Spanish Property Versus Portfolio Investments

Considering investing in foreign property? Here’s what you should know…. In the year 2000 to 2007 the Spanish property market grew quicker than expected with house prices rising as much 200% in the period. For residents and offshore buyers this was a perfect time to purchase, however, in 2008 the property boom hit with a […]

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OMI ‘Executive Investment Bond’ (EIB)

The Old Mutual EIB Executive Bond from Old Mutual International (OMI) a medium to long term investment bond which lets you access funds regularly and easily, invest in a wide range of assets and take advantage of offshore bond tax benefits. Old Mutual EIB Executive Bond (EIB) Key Features: Save and grow your assets. Access to world’s […]

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Succeeding in business abroad

Want to set-up overseas? Here’s our business abroad checklist… While many British citizens become expats in order to enjoy their retirement abroad, others leave the UK for more entrepreneurial reasons. Some expats yearn to start their own businesses abroad, thereby generating money that they can use to enjoy their new countries. If you’re one of […]

Should I transfer to a QROPS

Should I transfer to a QROPS?

Should I transfer to a QROPS? When you’re an expat, finances can (and invariably do) get complicated. In today’s article, we’re going to identify when expats should be considering a QROPS – and perhaps crucially, answer the question ‘Should I consider a QROPS transfer’? Let’s set an example: take a person aged in their mid-fifties […]

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Best countries to move to with a family

Moving abroad with your family? Here’s what you need to know.  The world is your oyster when you are young, free and single but moving aboard when you have children to consider, takes a great deal more thought and planning. Apart from the question of uprooting them against their will and assimilating them into a […]

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Nice: the perfect base for adrenaline junkies

Adrenaline Junkie? Here’s your guide to thrill seeking in the South of France. When you think about Nice, thrill seeking might not spring immediately to mind. But with the ski resorts of Isola, Valberg and Auron just a stone’s throw away by car or bus, there’s plenty for adrenaline junkies to enjoy at any time […]

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What you need to know about emigrating to Dubai

Dreaming of emigrating to Dubai? Here’s your emigration checklist. Dubai is a wonderfully vibrant and modern city, and there are many great career opportunities there for expats. However, the immigration process is rather complicated.  Consult a migration agent rather than trying to handle the process by yourself, especially if you don’t speak fluent Arabic. In […]

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Studying, working and living abroad for graduates

Students abroad… here’s everything you need to know. Taking the decision to study and then work abroad can be exciting, fulfilling and a great way to explore other cultures; but it can also be difficult and many students drop out before completing their course. Challenges abound; how do you cope with a totally different language […]

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Muslim Expats & Shariah Islamic Compliant Funds

Muslim Expats – Pension & Investment Funds Muslim expats leaving the UK with accumulated wealth or UK pensions have options to invest into Shariah/Islamic compliant funds. Islam is the second largest religion in the world with around 2 billion adherents making up for around 24% of the world’s population. Almost 31% of Muslims are from […]