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Who owns the property wealth in the UK?
New figures released by leading UK estate agent Savills,’ in their annual report, reveal that the value of the UK housing stock has...

Robert Gourlay
Apr 21, 20211 min read
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How has Covid affected the UK property market?
The property market hasn’t been immune to the effects of Covid-19. In June, Nationwide reported that house prices were 0.1% lower than...

Robert Gourlay
Apr 21, 20212 min read
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The Application Process for a Golden Visa
Is it difficult and time consuming? In a word, NO! The initial Golden Visa grants temporary residency for two years. The visa can be...

Robert Gourlay
Apr 20, 20211 min read
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What are the requirements to obtain a Golden Visa and who is eligible to apply?
Anyone except native Portuguese and EU/EFTA citizens - can apply for the Golden Visa Program. After completing a suitable investment into...

Robert Gourlay
Apr 20, 20212 min read
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Some hard and fast rules for inheriting your spouses’ state or widow's pensions.
The state pension has long been considered a crucial aspect for the financial stability of an ageing population. It’s a sum of money many...

Robert Gourlay
Apr 19, 20213 min read
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Advantages of Buying Property compared to Renting
Here are some of the benefits of purchasing property when compared to renting. It's Yours. You own a tangible asset which adds...

Robert Gourlay
Apr 19, 20212 min read
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Investing vs Speculating & Saving
Investing vs Speculating Investing is different from speculation, as speculation is generally considered to be targeting higher returns...

Robert Gourlay
Apr 16, 20211 min read
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What is investing?
Investing can mean different things to different people. While investing for some people means putting in money to achieve profit, for...

Robert Gourlay
Apr 16, 20212 min read
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How to invest in UK property
UK property can be purchased from as little as a 10% deposit! If you have grand designs on property investment, you'll need to get your...

Robert Gourlay
Apr 15, 20211 min read
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Golden Visa Update
Can I take my family & What are the costs? Portuguese Golden Visa Program for Family Members The Portugal golden visa program allows...

Robert Gourlay
Apr 15, 20212 min read
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How to apply for the Portuguese Golden Visa?
The Portuguese Golden Visa program was launched by the Government to grant residential status to all real estate investors and their...

Robert Gourlay
Apr 15, 20212 min read
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UNLOCK THE DOOR TO GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
Portugal Residency by Investment Program Portugal is the westernmost European country. Its colonies extended across Africa, Brazil,...

Robert Gourlay
Apr 14, 20211 min read
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Can I still retire to Europe?
Do you want to live in Europe but can't due to recent changes? Read on if you want to live in one of the safest countries in the world...

Robert Gourlay
Apr 14, 20211 min read
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Why is it important to understand complex pension rules?
To many people, pension rules seem like a constantly changing, complex minefield, full of traps and pitfalls for the unwary. If you have...

Robert Gourlay
Apr 13, 20211 min read
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Why Invest in UK Property?
Thinking about making a property investment? For many investors, the UK remains the best place to invest in, Buy-to-Let property and a...

Robert Gourlay
Apr 13, 20212 min read
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Are These The Top 10 Investment Opportunities for 2021?
To participate in a risk free and comfortable future, investing for the majority of people, is essential. The coronavirus pandemic has...

Robert Gourlay
Apr 12, 202112 min read
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How Can Financial Planning Help Me Save For My Children's Education?
The reality is, that regardless of whether it's a school, a college or a university, education is rather expensive for expats. Even...

Robert Gourlay
Apr 12, 20213 min read
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How Hiring a Financial Planner Maximizes Your Investments
Your finances play a big role in where and how you live. After you’re established in a new country, and even if you’re not quite rooted,...

Robert Gourlay
Apr 12, 20213 min read
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Is It Time To Use A Financial Planner?
There are lots of good reasons why we suggest you should use a financial planner. First of all, it is likely to save you a vast amount of...

Robert Gourlay
Feb 9, 20212 min read
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Has Your Income Changed?
I hear more and more people telling me that since this pandemic their idea about income has changed. Not only have incomes decreased, but...

Robert Gourlay
Feb 9, 20211 min read
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