Expat Pension Sharing Order for UK Company Pensions

Posted on 6th November 2018 in Advice

Expat Pension Sharing Order for UK Company Pensions Pension sharing order for UK company pensions has become more and more common in recent times. The process itself is not overly complex and there are a number of companies in the UK, who can assist with this. The issue arises when you are no longer a […]

Do you hold a BBC pension scheme?

Posted on 14th March 2018 in Advice

Do you hold a BBC pension scheme? We have recently been contacted by a number of clients who have received details of their defined benefits BBC pension scheme and the options available to them. The letter from the BBC states you have 2 options. Option 1: Claim your full BBC pension. This means the full defined […]

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 […]

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 […]

Retiring abroad? What happens to assets when you’re gone?

Posted on 11th August 2017 in Advice

You can’t take it with you, so what happens to your assets once you’ve passed? There are a lot of great reasons to move to your dream location when you retire, to enjoy the quality of life you have earned. However, there are a few things you need to keep in mind to avoid problems […]

How will retiring abroad affect your pension?

Posted on 10th August 2017 in Advice

Retiring abroad If you’re approaching retirement age, the chances are you’ve spent a good few months thinking about how you’ll spend the upcoming years. You may plan to travel, take up a new hobby, spend more time with family or even take on another type of job. For many people, however, the lure of hot […]

Investing in Property in the UK from your (Guernsey QNUPS) pension

Posted on 13th July 2017 in Advice

What is a Guernsey QNUPS? In simple terms a QNUPS (Qualifying Non UK Pension Scheme) is a qualifying non UK pension scheme that is UK tax recognised. They are established primarily to secure additional pension income for a individual upon retirement. The UK Property Marketplace After a fairly tumultuous period there is still great interest […]