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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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