Living and working in Taiwan for expats

Posted on 25th July 2017 in Brexit

With a survey conducted with over 14,000 Taiwan Expats, working in Taiwan has now become one of the hotspots for expats. With many people retiring in Asia now, some expats are choosing Taiwan to work. Many are having to transfer pensions to a suitable SIPP following the new pension rules.  Whilst others have no pension […]

Expat exchange rate vs triple lock pension guarantee

Posted on 23rd May 2017 in Advice

A number of the UK’s expats believe that the exchange rate could have more of an impact on their finances than the uncertainty surrounding the triple lock pension guarantee. State Pensions and Triple Lock concerns Expats living in the European Union currently enjoy annual state pension rises, no different to those they’d receive if they […]

More British seek dual citizenship

Posted on 24th April 2017 in Advice

Dual citizenship from other EU countries Some pundits blame a lack of faith in Britain’s future for the steep rise in people applying for dual citizenship from other EU countries. Passport officials in Ireland report that in one month, the number of UK-based applications for citizenship has reached the level they would normally expect over […]

Thailand British Expats – Thailand seeks to lure in wealthy British expats

Posted on 20th April 2017 in Advice

Thailand British Expats Since the announcement of Brexit, hundreds of British expats have sought a clear understanding of how this will affect them. Crucially whether or not they can continue their lifestyles. Similarly, those looking to join the Thailand British expats community are cautious of making the jump over fear for their long-term security. The […]

How to survive Article 50 Brexit as an expat

Posted on 17th April 2017 in Advice

Article 50 – Brexit as an Expat On the 28th of March, Prime Minister Theresa May signed Article 50, thereby triggering the beginning of the Brexit process. But what does Brexit as an Expat mean? We’ve discussed what Brexit as an Expat means for expats and prospective expats several times on this blog. However, now […]

Have you left your country of residence? Wealth management for Expatriates

Posted on 30th March 2017 in Advice

Expatriates Many expatriates often ask myself, “what can they do to provide support for future circumstances”. My answer is always the same. It will depend on your current circumstances and future aims, I can then provide wealth management options to suit the individual. Education Children, what can I do to support my child’s education whilst […]

Is France still a mecca for British expats?

Posted on 29th March 2017 in Advice

France has one of the largest British expats populations France has one of the largest British expats populations in the world. This led to the popular and picturesque region of Dordogne in southwestern France getting the nickname “Dordogneshire”.  But is it still the idyllic retirement and work destination it once was? We would have to […]

5 financial tips for British retiring abroad

Posted on 23rd March 2017 in Advice

British retiring abroad for the sun  Every year, thousands of British retiring abroad, heading for the sun to settle in places like Spain, Portugal and Thailand. It’s believed as many as 2 in every 5 people who earn over £60,000 a year set their sights on that retirement villa abroad. Amidst the destination scouting, house hunting and […]

Brexit, financial preparations for expats

Posted on 20th February 2017 in Advice

If you’re one of the British expats living in an EU country you’re likely wondering how Brexit will affect you .What financial preparations you should make ahead of Britain leaving the EU. This is especially for anyone planning on applying for dual citizenship in the country in which they are currently living . Also to ensure […]