Final Salary/Defined Benefit Pensions Should you consider transferring your Final Salary Pension Scheme? There have been a number of recent changes within the UK economy and UK pension world that make a review of any…
We asked just how much the Brexit vote had affected you as we celebrated (or commiserated) its three-month anniversary. The majority of you (63%) claimed that since the shock decision, Brexit had impacted you negatively…
Let’s face it, if there is one subject that causes everyone to roll their eyes and cringe, it’s the word ‘tax’. But the main frustration (apart from paying it of course) is understanding it. When do we need to pay it? What’s it used for? How much will it cost?
Fiona of Currencies Direct tells us….. I am really happy to report that the news back from the French Property Exhibition at London’s Olympia this weekend was very positive! The show was very busy, and…
This applies to property with a minimum of furniture, rented to long term tenants (ie the tenant needs to bring his own furniture as a complement to be able to live on the premises).
If you own, or are buying, a property in France and spend time here each year, you need to understand the rules about residency in France and the UK, so that you comply fully with the correct tax regime. Getting it wrong could cause problems with the taxman later, or result in you paying more tax than you need to.
They say what goes up must come down…..and so the same is true in reverse (depending on your point of view and whether you’re buying euros or selling). The end of last week saw a…
Don’t be, this political upheaval and theatre malarkey will be around for a little while longer yet !! We need new party leaders, one party needs to find its cabinet members, we are waiting for…
By Norman Longworth The polling is over the decision is clear A triumph for ignorance, hatred and fear One in the eye for political nobs Another for intellectual snobs A triumph for old…
with Fiona Warren The Languedoc Roussillon region really does have it all; great weather, beautiful beaches – not to mention being the biggest wine producing region in the world! That’s why so many of us…