Is your financial planning in shape for today?
WHEN was the last time you gave your finances a health check? If it was a while ago, you could be paying more taxes than necessary, or missing out on new opportunities. You will benefit most from a holistic review, looking at how your savings, inv
2019/08/23 10:46:01
Landlords relax - Liberty Seguros has you covered!
HUNDREDS of thousands of expats own property in Spain, and a large percentage of these are rented out, either long or short term. Whether you are a seasonal or year-long landlord, there is great money to be made renting your property out, whilst y
2019/08/23 10:44:57
Pensions advice in Spain: six tips for getting it right
WITH so many options for UK pensions, it can be difficult to know what to do. While any financial transaction brings a degree of risk, pensions are especially valuable, so making the wrong decision can be disastrous. This is an area where quality, ex
2019/08/09 10:31:17
Spanish mortgages are getting cheaper
HOMEOWNERS with a mortgage, having its annual review this week, will see their monthly payments drop again, now that the Euribor was set to end July at a new, historic low. The Eurozone interest rate, upon which mortgages in Spain are based, will
2019/08/09 10:20:28
Boris Johnson government heightens No-Deal Brexit fears, and GBP falls
STAYING on top of the latest currency news can help you time your transfers more effectively, so find out what you should be looking out for, over the next couple of weeks. The pound strengthened, initially, in response to the end of the Conservat
2019/08/01 14:24:44
Central Bank speculation drives volatility in the currency markets
THE past couple of weeks have seen Central Bank speculation become a key catalyst of movement in currency markets, resulting in some notable volatility. The pound still seemed to come off worst, however, with GBP/EUR sliding from 1.12 to 1.11, wit
2019/07/19 10:29:39
Pound hits six-month low against euro and US dollar
As the Conservative leadership contest narrowed down to the final two candidates, the mood towards the pound deteriorated, with the odds of a no-deal Brexit appearing to increase. Meanwhile, the increasingly-dovish outlook of the Federal Reserve,
2019/07/05 11:10:45
Lawsuits against Inland Revenue won’t carry a fee
By Mariano Zunino THE Supreme Court has recently nullified the legal costs in tax proceedings, which means that any lawsuits with the Inland Revenue Office will be free from now on. This has been established by the Supreme Court in a judgement,
2019/07/05 11:10:10
UK investors waiting for the leadership outcome for Brexit and pound outlooks
SINCE Britain's Conservative Party leadership contest began, last week, the pound's movement has been limited, because of expectations that there will be no Brexit progress until it concludes. Despite this, the euro has been unable to capitalise o
2019/06/21 10:10:18
What we should do in case of a car accident
SUMMER is coming in beautiful, sunny Spain. With temperatures soaring it’s a great feeling, although a tad hot at times for all expats who live and work in this tranquilo environment. Tranquilo, that is until the influx of tourists from many count
2019/06/21 09:55:38RECTIFICATION ON TIMESHARE PROPERTIES
In edition number 1107 of the Canarian Weekly we released an article on the situation at Los Claveles Resort, situated in Los Cristianos. In such article, some information was delivered regarding the litigation between the Club Committee of the times
2019/06/14 10:41:04
Pound struggles, end of May in focus
STAYING on top of the latest currency news can help you time your transfers more effectively, so find out what you should be looking out for, over the next couple of weeks. Sterling stumbled over the last couple of weeks, as the end of Theresa May
2019/06/07 10:44:57
Breakdown of cross-party talks limit pound's potential for gains
THE pound is recovering slightly, following two weeks of broad-based losses, but the chances of a full sterling recovery appears unlikely, as uncertainties surrounding Brexit and UK politics, in general, weigh heavily on the outlook. Rising hopes
2019/05/24 10:44:39
Brexit headwinds bludgeon the pound
STAYING on top of the latest currency news can help you time your transfers more effectively, so find out what you should be looking out for, over the next couple of weeks. The pound has fallen back over the past couple of weeks, as heightened Bre
2019/04/12 10:31:02
Get money back now, with Liberty Seguros!
WITH Liberty Seguros, you are assured of the best insurance cover with quality and efficient service, so you're not left high and dry. What's more, if you take out car, home, life or funeral insurance before 25th June this year, you will get money
2019/04/05 09:51:51
Brexit chaos resulting in sterling dramatic swings
STAYING on top of the latest currency news can help you time your transfers more effectively, so find out what you should be looking out for, over the next couple of weeks… The pound found itself the biggest mover and shaker in currency markets, o
2019/03/29 11:27:18
Pound-euro exchange rate recovering, as markets bet on Brexit breakthrough
SPECULATION over Brexit continued to drive pound volatility, with officials struggling to make progress towards a final deal, just weeks before the deadline. As February’s US labour market data significantly undershot expectations, with just 20,00
2019/03/15 11:43:08
Do you know where you are domiciled?
FOR British expatriates, understanding domicile is an important element of estate planning. It is domicile, not residence, that determines your liability for UK inheritance tax. Domicile is a complex, and incredibly adhesive, UK, common-law concep
2019/03/08 11:01:49
Three reasons to buy life insurance
A proven product that everyone should protect themselves with LIFE insurance is a necessary purchase that has the benefit of giving you and your family peace of mind. There are many different types of cover that can be tailored to suit your needs
2019/03/08 11:01:02
Pound avoids losses on Brexit-delay rumours
A FRESH batch of Brexit rumours and speculation are helping the pound to hold near its recent highs, this week so far, meaning sterling could end February near its best levels, all month. Weak, Eurozone data has made it easier for GBP/EUR to hold
2019/03/01 11:14:36