You may not have paid any Capital Gains Tax so far. It’s not as common as Income Tax, National Insurance or VAT. And you may not be planning to pay Capital Gains Tax for some time yet, but one day that may change, so it
Read moreThis week we take a look at the best places to invest in property in the UK right now. Investing in bricks and mortar tends to beat the most popular alternatives, chief amongst them being shares. But, and it’s a big but, to do it
Read moreThe British Expat Money cost of buying a house calculator crunches the number so that you don’t have to. There are two ways to use the calculator. Want a quick estimate – simply key in the house price and your deposit. But if the property
Read moreIf you want a mortgage and live overseas, you really need the help of a professional. This week, we take a look at three UK based mortgage brokers experienced in the art of securing expat mortgages. I did the research so that you don’t have
Read moreThis investment property return on investment calculator crunches the numbers so that you don’t have to. Use it to work out the ROI on a property you own or one that you are thinking about buying. (See the guide below if you have any problems)
Read moreStocks vs property is a big topic for everyone, but perhaps even more so for non residents because buying UK property from overseas isn’t the same as doing it where you live. On the other hand, buying stocks is. The fact of the matter is,
Read moreAirbnb’s success is truly amazing. The story began in 2007, when the first two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home. Airbnb now has more than 4m Hosts worldwide who have welcomed more than 1.5bn guests in more than 220 countries. There are
Read moreThis week I’m going to explain why expat investors might want to read the Talmud. Let’s start with a simple question: What does the Talmud say about money and investing? Just in case you are wondering, the Talmud is the central text of Rabbinic Judaism
Read moreConfused over your doubling ground rent clause? Your not alone. There are estimated to be almost five million leasehold homes in England. That’s about twenty percent of the UK’s total housing stock. Leasehold property ownership can be traced as far back as the 11th century
Read moreAt British Expat Money we think you should handle your own investments. But isn’t investing complicated I hear you ask. Don’t you need a PhD in finance and an in-depth knowledge of spreadsheet formulas? Well as it happens. No. You see it’s all about 4%!
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