Investing in property overseas can be an enticing opportunity for many investors looking to diversify their portfolios, secure a vacation home, or capitalise on the potential for higher returns compared to their local market. However, venturing into the international real estate market is not without its challenges. From navigating complex legal frameworks to understanding the local tax implications, overseas property investment requires thorough due diligence to mitigate risks and avoid potential tax traps.

Real EstateProACT Sam Orgill14 February 2024property, investment, overseas, germany, uk, 2008 financial crisisComment

Writing a will when you live abroad

Writing a will is an essential task, regardless of where you live. If you are living abroad, it's particularly important to have a will that addresses your assets, wishes, and the specific laws and regulations of your host country. To help you navigate this process, we have put together a comprehensive guide for writing a will when living abroad.

Wills & Estate AdminProACT Sam Orgill4 July 2023writing a will, living abroad, assets, trusts, property, inheritance taxComment

Overseas Property Residence Rights & Tax Residence

ProACT Sam examines how overseas property owners can enjoy long stays without impacting tax residence in the EU and worldwide.

ResidencyProACT Sam Orgill26 April 2023non-resident, non-residency, non-residence, property, holiday home, vacation home, days abroadComment

[Webinar] Planning to Save Capital Gains Tax

When you sell an asset such as a property, a business, cryptocurrency, shares or any number of assets the tax man may be entitled to up top 50%.

In this weeks webinar I discussed how expats can save themselves capital gains tax with effective long term tax planning.

[Podcast] How Brexit Affects Property Investment & Rental Income

How will Brexit impact the taxation and ownership of holiday homes, whether they are investments for capital gain, or investments for property rental income?

Podcast, EU Brexit for Expats, Overseas PropertyProACT Sam Orgill21 June 2018property, rental, investment, overseas, brexit, eu, ukComment

Social Insurance, Taxation and Medical Treaties Between Countries (Part 3)

Bilateral treaties between two countries have always existed before the EU and will do afterwards.

As we discussed previously the EU can influence and coordinate these between member states, but essentially tax, social and medical treaties are bilateral.

EU Brexit for ExpatsProACT Sam Orgill14 June 2018expats, brexit, pensions, property, uk, eu, Overseas Property InvestorsComment

Residency Rights in Transition for Expats (Part 2)

The UK Withdrawal Treaty is largely agreed in principle. EU Expats in the UK and UK Expats in the EU will have their right protected during the transition period, without change, until the end of December 2020.

EU Brexit for ExpatsProACT Sam Orgill11 June 2018brexit, property, Overseas Property Investors, expats, uk, eu, pensionsComment

The Business Brexit Environment and Outlook (Part 1)

ProACT Sam discusses in depth issues for Family and Business Living and Working Abroad with the looming EU Brexit for Expats early in 2019.

EU Brexit for ExpatsProACT Sam Orgill6 June 2018brexit, property, Overseas Property Investors, expats, uk, eu, pensionsComment

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