Help to Buy, Stamp Duty, mortgage guarantees – what will get buyers on the property ladder? David Hannah, Founder and Principal Consultant of Cornerstone Tax discusses how to restart the market post-COVID As the property market […]
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Brexit Divorce Terms Announcement Creates Surge in French Property Enquiries from Britons
“Since the terms of Britain’s exit from Europe were announced, and the rights of the million Britons living in the EU detailed, there has been a flurry of enquiries from Brits looking to buy in […]
Tax News For French Property Sellers
Alpine property specialists, Erna Low Property want to get the message out to international owners of property in France, that there is no cause for concern about the 15% French Social Charge, requested by the […]
The Meek Mr Osborne, Your Estate And Inheritance Tax
The meek shall inherit the earth, according to the Bible. In the case of the UK tax authority, the meek Chancellor levies 40% inheritance tax on estates. If you have two or more heirs, it […]
Seven Key Pointers For Expat Homeowners Seeking A Financially Secure Retirement Abroad
Many British people on holiday in countries such as Spain, France, Portugal, Cyprus and Malta fall in love with the local lifestyle and start making plans to move there. Or perhaps you’re at the final […]
UK Residency Rules And Connecting Factors
Expatriates are used to counting days to establish their tax residency. Many countries including the UK have the ‘183 days a year rule’, while the UK also has the ‘90 days a year over four […]
The Proposed New French Tax On Holiday Homes
In this article, we shed some light on the proposed new French tax on holiday homes and put the issues into perspective and show how to calculate the amount you may have to pay. Although […]
The Double Taxation Agreement Between the UK and France On Inheritances
Are you or will you become a British expatriate living in France? Do you own property in France? Both France and the UK impose an inheritance tax, but which country will tax you? French residents: […]
Offshore Banking Moves Further Towards Tax Transparency
Few expatriates used to think twice about opening an offshore account. They provide a means of keeping Sterling outside the UK (useful to help prove your UK-non residency status); you can usually open and use […]
