Renting a home during retirement. A growing trend – or a growing problem?

Traditionally, paying off the mortgage before beginning retirement has been the aim of many individuals, in order to ease the draining burden of paying off a mortgage during the ‘golden years.’ Yet new analysis of ONS census data shows that one in every four of retired households across England and Wales currently pays rent for […]

Can Expats Trust HMRC’s Tax Residence Indicator?

The Statutory Residence Test was designed to make decisions about tax residence in the UK simpler for everyone. Despite an online step-by-step Tax Residence Indicator, the website offers just that – an indication of residence status and hints at taking professional advice before committing to any financial planning. The website is so guarded about giving […]