How to Get an EU Golden Visa & Residency as a UK Expat
For many UK expats, the end of free movement has made the EU golden visa a compelling route to restoring long-term European residency. These investment-based residency schemes offer non-EU citizens—including Brits—a legal pathway to live, work, or retire in Europe. If you’re considering a move abroad in 2025, here’s how an EU golden visa could […]
Golden Visa Countries: The Best Residency Programs for UK Expats
In today’s global landscape, securing a second residency or citizenship has become an increasingly attractive strategy for British expats. Whether motivated by lifestyle changes, tax planning, or geopolitical uncertainty, Golden Visa programmes offer a legal, flexible route to residency—often with the bonus of long-term settlement and even citizenship. Here’s a rundown of some of the […]
Best Offshore Investment Strategies for UK Expats
For UK expatriates, offshore investments provide an excellent opportunity to grow and protect wealth while optimising tax efficiency. However, selecting the right strategy requires careful planning and professional guidance. Blacktower Financial Management has been a trusted adviser to UK expats for nearly four decades, offering tailored solutions for wealth management and investment across global markets. […]
How to Report Capital Gains Tax on Property Abroad
Investing in property overseas can be a lucrative opportunity, but it also comes with tax obligations, including capital gains tax (CGT). If you sell a foreign property at a profit, you may need to pay CGT in both the country where the property is located and your country of residence. Understanding how to report capital […]
Where to Buy Property Overseas in 2025: Expats Look Beyond Spain
Spain has long been a favourite destination for British and non-EU buyers seeking the dream Mediterranean lifestyle. However, recent political discussions around increasing property taxes for non-EU buyers have caused concerns among international investors. While it remains to be seen whether these proposals will become law, they highlight a growing trend: governments introducing stricter regulations […]
The Bank of England Cuts Interest Rates to 5%
The Bank of England made a significant announcement last week, cutting interest rates to 5% for the first time since March 2020. This decision marks a critical moment as the economy shows signs of recovery from prolonged inflationary pressures. A Delicate Balance: Cutting Rates, Managing Expectations Governor Andrew Bailey and a narrow majority of the […]
Active vs Passive ESG Investing: Strategies for the Modern Investor
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing has become a cornerstone of the modern investment landscape, marking a shift towards incorporating ethical and sustainable considerations into financial decision-making. This approach recognises that a company’s performance is closely linked to its conduct in environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance. In the ESG sphere, investors typically choose between […]
Future-Proofing Portfolios The Role of ESG in Resilient Investing
Navigating the world of investments as a British or American expat is no straightforward endeavour. Picture James, a British banker who relocated to Dubai, only to grapple with fluctuating exchange rates, throwing his calculated savings off course. Or consider the tale of Lisa, an American educator in Singapore, bewildered by the intricate tax implications of […]