by Christopher Nye | Jul 22, 2026 | Emigration and Moving Abroad, Large Transfers and Investments, Living Abroad and Retirement
Andy Burnham has begun his premiership with a tax cut rather than a tax rise. From 1 October, the government will temporarily remove the 5% VAT charged on domestic electricity bills, reducing the annualised Ofgem price cap by around £45 for a typical household. The...
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by Christopher Nye | Jun 12, 2026 | Buying Property Abroad, Emigration and Moving Abroad, Large Transfers and Investments
When making large international transfers it is important to understand AML regulations and the Source of Funds. Smart Currency will be there to help you. Buying property abroad, applying for a golden visa, receiving an inheritance or making a large overseas...
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by Christopher Nye | May 12, 2026 | Emigration and Moving Abroad
Cash buyer or not, it is worth exploring your mortgage options before buying property abroad. A carefully chosen overseas mortgage can help you keep cash available, increase your buying budget or reduce the amount you need to exchange upfront. However, borrowing...
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by Christopher Nye | May 8, 2026 | Emigration and Moving Abroad, Working Abroad
Whether you’re retiring to Spain, buying a home in France, relocating to Portugal or splitting your time between the UK and Europe, one question quickly becomes important: at what point do your taxes change? Read more about where you pay taxes when you move overseas. ...
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by Ellie Hanagan | Mar 13, 2026 | Emigration and Moving Abroad
Tax incentives, home renovation grants and easy visas are just some of the ways that overseas governments are trying to attract well-heeled and hard-working expats. So, which are the best golden visa countries in 2026, and which don’t even require a visa at all?...
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by Christopher Nye | Feb 9, 2026 | Emigration and Moving Abroad
Since Brexit, a golden visa has become one of the most popular ways to gain residency overseas. But while most people focus on investment options and legal paperwork, one crucial area is often overlooked: currency risk and compliance. When your investment is in euros,...
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