Why owning a holiday home in Europe is still a good idea

Why owning a holiday home in Europe is still a good idea

Reading the news headlines, you might get the impression that owning a home in a blissful corner of Europe isn’t the bed of roses it once was. These days we have to deal with tighter rental controls, higher property taxes, post-Brexit visa requirements and in...
What taxes do US citizens pay on overseas property?

What taxes do US citizens pay on overseas property?

Dreaming of buying a holiday home or investment property overseas? If you’re based in the US, understanding your tax obligations is just as important as choosing the right property. There’s no question about it: buying a property overseas is an exciting venture. But...
UK’s inheritance tax incentive to move overseas

UK’s inheritance tax incentive to move overseas

British expats and their families are set to be the biggest winners from changes to UK inheritance tax, so long as they move overseas. The changes kick in with the new tax year this April (2025).   Particularly for older people, delaying your move abroad could reduce...
Buying property in Abruzzo

Buying property in Abruzzo

Abruzzo has a lot to offer international buyers. It’s somewhere you’ll typically get more house for your money, yet with a long Adriatic coast and dramatic mountains, much of it within striking distance of Rome. But what and how to buy when buying property in...
Retirement planning overseas – live better on less!

Retirement planning overseas – live better on less!

Retiring to the sun offers not just a more exciting retirement, but a cheaper one too. See how retirement planning overseas can make life more comfortable. Cost of living is never far from the thoughts of retirees in the UK and US. Like most of the West, both...