Long time readers should know, here at British Expat Money we like capital gains. There are many reasons for this, but one of the main ones was the tax free allowance. There are lots of these little fellas in the UK tax system. They can
Read moreWhere are all the non doms? My guess is, on the way to the harbour. You see the Labour party, who everybody is saying is a shoe-in for the next election are threatening to take a look at non doms. And by take a look,
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 moreSignificant changes to National Insurance were among the attention-grabbing announcements in Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement, which he made in November 2023. And what was perhaps even more notable is one would be introduced in January 2024, rather than April when the new UK tax
Read moreIs it time to leave Vanguard? I mean, right now everybody’s pulling their money out of the once popular Vanguard LifeStrategy funds. OK. That’s a slight exaggeration, strictly speaking everyone’s pulling their money out of the bond heavy LifeStategy funds. But that’s still serious. Not,
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 moreIf you are even just a little like me, you might find today gives a little unfamiliar feeling. That you should be doing something that just might be important. Only, you can’t quite put your finger on what that something is. That is, until it
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 more
