by Julian Benson | Feb 15, 2025 | Currency 101, Lifestyle, Property News
Half term is upon us. Suitcases are being hauled out of cupboards, car boots being loaded, guide books consulted, passports checked and holiday cash ordered. (Hopefully you didn’t leave this last item too late and end up paying over the odds at your high street...
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by Julian Benson | Dec 10, 2024 | Lifestyle
If you’re planning to chase the sun and retire overseas, there is some good news in the UK’s autumn budget. Under the new rules, if you’ve spent enough time abroad, you won’t pay any inheritance tax on your overseas assets. While the budget saw tax rises for many, the...
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by Julian Benson | Nov 19, 2024 | Property rental
The days of Airbnb’s steady rise appear to be long behind it. This shift in the short-term letting platform’s fortunes is reflected in its current share price, which is nearly half of its February 2021 high. It begs the question, if an industry leader is hurting...
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by Julian Benson | Aug 2, 2024 | Emigration
When purchasing property overseas, it’s crucial to account for additional costs that can significantly affect your budget. These expenses are often overlooked by buyers who focus solely on the listed property price. This oversight is a potential pitfall and has...
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by Julian Benson | Jun 16, 2024 | Currency 101
If you’re saving for your retirement overseas, how much do you need and how much can you afford to spend each year? Retiring abroad is the dream for many of us. What better way to make clear to everyone, not least yourself, that this is the start of a new life. A...
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