Posts by Matthew
Should UK Expats in Portugal Invest in Gold? 2026
Thinking about gold as a UK expat in Portugal? A Chartered Adviser explains the tax, the risks and how much (if any) belongs in your portfolio.
Care Home Costs in Portugal: A 2026 Guide for Expats
Care home costs in Portugal for UK expats in 2026 — real prices, who pays, and how to plan ahead so later-life care never catches you out.
How to Trace a Lost UK Pension from Portugal
Lost track of an old UK pension? Here is how UK expats in Portugal can trace, value and reclaim forgotten pension pots in 2026.
Portugal Stamp Duty: A 2026 Guide for UK Expats
Portugal has no inheritance tax, but Imposto do Selo (stamp duty) can still cost you 10%. Here's what UK expats need to know in 2026.
Pension Lump Sum Allowance 2026: Guide for Portugal Expats
The £268,275 lump sum allowance explained for UK expats in Portugal — how it works, who has protection, and what it means for your tax-free cash.
Moving Back to the UK from Portugal: 2026 Money Guide
Moving back to the UK from Portugal? Your 2026 financial checklist: tax residency, the five-year rule, pensions and timing explained.
Where UK Expats in Portugal Should Keep Their Cash
Where should UK expats in Portugal keep their cash? A 2026 guide to savings, interest rates, currency and deposit protection.
Gifting Money to Children in Portugal: 2026 Expat Guide
Gifting money to your children as a UK expat in Portugal? Here is how UK inheritance tax and Portuguese stamp duty really work in 2026 - and the costly traps.
Capital Gains Tax in Portugal: UK Expat Guide 2026
How capital gains tax in Portugal works for UK expats in 2026 — shares, property, crypto, the UK double tax treaty and how to plan ahead.
Pension Scams in Portugal: How UK Expats Stay Safe
UK pension scams are hitting expats in Portugal hard. Learn the 2026 red flags, the most common cons, and how to protect your retirement savings.
The Best Age to Retire to Portugal: 2026 Guide
Is there a best age to retire to Portugal? A Chartered Financial Adviser in the Algarve on pensions, state pension age, tax and timing your move.
Building an Investment Portfolio as a Portugal Expat
How UK expats in Portugal can build a tax-smart, low-cost investment portfolio in 2026 — from the 28% flat tax to currency risk and asset allocation.
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