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Leaving the UK? Why Wealth Management Should Start Before You Move

Moving abroad is one of life’s biggest decisions. Whether you’re retiring to Spain, relocating to Portugal for a different lifestyle, moving to France to enjoy your retirement, or accepting an international role in Dubai or Switzerland, leaving the UK is about far more than changing your address. For many people, months are spent arranging visas, […]

Uncategorised
09/07/2026

You’ve Left the UK—Now What? A Complete Guide to Managing Your Wealth as a British Expat

Leaving the UK is often the culmination of months—or even years—of planning. You’ve secured your visa or residency, found a new home, organised healthcare, moved your belongings and begun settling into your new surroundings. Whether you’ve retired to the Costa del Sol, relocated to Portugal’s Algarve, started a new role in Dubai or moved your […]

Uncategorised
09/07/2026

UK Inheritance Tax: Why More Families Than Ever Need a Plan

For many years, inheritance tax (IHT) was viewed as a tax that affected only the wealthiest families. Today, that perception is increasingly outdated. Frozen tax allowances, rising property prices, growing pension wealth and recent legislative changes mean that a far greater number of individuals and families are now exposed to inheritance tax than ever before. […]

Tax
29/05/2026

What Is a Wealth Manager? A Guide to Modern Wealth Management

Many people have heard the term “wealth manager” but are often unsure what a wealth manager actually does or whether wealth management is relevant to them. A common misconception is that wealth management is reserved exclusively for the ultra-wealthy. In reality, wealth management can benefit a wide range of individuals and families, helping them make […]

General
29/05/2026

Why Consider Pension Consolidation?

With pensions set to be included within estates for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes from April 2027, having multiple pension pots may no longer be simply an administrative inconvenience, it could create significant complexity for families at an already difficult time. Over the course of a working life, many individuals accumulate numerous pension arrangements. Changing employers, […]

Retirement
19/02/2026

Fraud Notice

Blacktower Financial Management have been made aware of certain fraudulent schemes that have been conducted by individuals or organisations claiming to represent Blacktower Group. This type of fraud tends to occur through online services including bogus websites, social media accounts, or through unsolicited emails or text messages. The aim of the fraud is to trick […]

Uncategorised
24/01/2024

Government extends deadline for expats to secure full UK pension

Expats who have missed filing national insurance years from 2006 to 2016 now have until 31st of July 2023 to secure a full UK state pension. The previous deadline of the 5th of April 2023 has been extended, with the government announcing yesterday they’re granting expats more time to get their paperwork in order after […]

Retirement
13/03/2023

Autumn Statement from the Chancellor

Yesterday at 11.30 a.m, Jeremy Hunt delivered his first Autumn Statement as the new Chancellor. As he had pre-warned this included some ‘eye watering decisions’ as he set out the government priorities of stability, growth and public services. Given that the UK economy is in recession according to the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR)this was […]

General
18/11/2022