Blevins Franks Spain

The UK Budget is just a few weeks away, and speculation is growing over what tax reforms may be announced by the new Prime Minister and Chancellor. In this two-part series, James Stirling, Financial Adviser at Blevins Franks, cuts through the noise to focus on what we know so far and what it could mean for UK taxpayers and expatriates. What exactly does this reform entail, and why is it considered...

Brett Hanson, Senior Partner at Blevins Franks, is back this week talking about investing. In particular the case for a long-term investment discipline. With so much uncertainty in the world so much of the time, many people wonder whether now is a good time to invest. Is there ever really a “perfect” time to get started? When markets fall, it can be tempting to move into cash or sell investments....

The Valencian Community has recently announced further tax cuts, and this week Brett Hanson, Senior Partner at Blevins Franks and based in Jávea, joins us to discuss what has changed and what these measures could mean for residents. For listeners unfamiliar with Spain’s autonomous communities, the Valencian Community includes the provinces of Valencia, Alicante and Castellón. What about tax on sav...

We’re joined again by Jon Pemberton, Partner at Blevins Franks, this week, to look at more essential steps for your retirement journey in Spain. Last week he looked at residence visas and taxation. Today we move on to UK pensions, reviewing savings and investments for Spain and estate planning. How are UK nationals taxed in Spain and should they review their pension options? What recommendations p...

We’re in September now, but Spain is still busy with visitors. Some of whom will have fallen in love with the country and may be thinking of moving here when they retire. Other listeners are already putting plans in place to enjoy their retirement years in Spain. Over the next two episodes, Jon Pemberton, Partner at Blevins Franks, will share useful information on planning retirement in Spain and...

James Stirling, Financial Adviser at Blevins Franks, is back this week to continue the discussion on UK buy-to-let property. Last week we covered the increasing challenges UK landlords are facing. With property becoming a more demanding investment, today James will explore the alternatives, how they compare to property, and flexibility and lifestyle issues. As people move into retirement, does the...

James Stirling, Financial Adviser at Blevins Franks, joins Bay Radio to look at the challenges facing UK landlords and what these changes could mean for expatriates in Spain who still own investment property back in Britain. Following tax changes, new regulations and rising costs, does property still deliver the rewards it once did? The UK’s new Renters' Rights Act Landlords are also facing more c...

Brett Hanson, Senior Partner at Blevins Franks, returns this week to continue our discussion on what the new UK Prime Minister and Chancellor could mean for British taxpayers. Last week, he looked at income tax, capital gains tax and pensions. This week, he'll focus on inheritance tax before asking Brett to share his practical advice for listeners. How far any reforms might go remains to be seen,...

This week and next, Brett Hanson, Senior Partner at Blevins Franks, will be discussing a hot topic: what could the new UK Prime Minister and Chancellor mean for tax? Will taxes go up, come down, or will we see a mixture of both? Are Burnham and Healey likely to make changes to income tax rates or thresholds? What about capital gains tax? Could this be an area for reform or additional revenue-raisi...

Last week, we looked at how Brexit has affected residence, taxation and healthcare for UK nationals living in Spain. This week, Jon Pemberton, Partner at Blevins Franks, turns his attention to financial advice after Brexit. Why is it so important to take regulated advice? What does mean in practice for British expatriates in Spain? Besides regulation, what are the other benefits of taking advice f...

Living in Spain after Brexit has changed significantly over the past 10 years. In this week's podcast, Jon Pemberton, Partner at Blevins Franks explores how Brexit has affected residence rights, taxation and healthcare for UK nationals living in Spain. What’s the situation now for Britons who moved before Brexit, since Brexit, and who haven’t moved here yet? Has Brexit affected taxation at all? An...

Brett Hanson, Senior Partner at Blevins Franks, joins us again today talking about the last steps of our Peace of Mind Journey: Family Office and Lifelong In-Country service. What is the Family Office, and what services can we connect people with? Why does Lifelong In-Country Service bring peace of mind? How often do we communicate with clients? If you have any questions on the podcast topic conta...

Over the last two weeks, Blevins Franks Financial Adviser, James Stirling, introduced us to the ‘Peace of Mind Journey’ concept. We covered the first two steps on the journey, creating a wealth plan and tax optimisation. Brett Hanson now takes over talking about the other three stages: investment excellence, family office, and lifelong in-country service. New Bay Radio episode discussing how inves...

Blevins Franks' Financial Adviser, James Stirling, continues talking our Peace of Mind Journey. Last week he introduced the five step approach and talked us through the Wealth Plan stage. What is Tax Optimisation? What tax questions do clients ask? Can strategic tax planning make a significant difference to one’s tax liabilities in Spain? If you have any questions on the podcast topic contact Blev...

This week, James Stirling, Financial Adviser at Blevins Franks, talks about your retirement journey in Spain — in particular, our new Peace of Mind Journey. What is the Blevins Franks ‘Peace of Mind Journey’? What is a Wealth Plan? Why is it important to have a Wealth Plan? If you have any questions on the podcast topic contact Blevins Franks today.

Last week Jon Pemberton, Partner at Blevins Franks explained how I.H.T. is no longer just a concern for wealthy, with many more families now paying more tax. This conversation is now focused on sharing advice on I.H.T. planning. Can British families use gifts to reduce the impact of inheritance tax? What other UK inheritance tax planning advice do you have for listeners based in the UK or will be...

This week, Jon Pemberton, Partner at Blevins Franks, joins Bay Radio to talk about a subject that is causing concern among many British families this year – the mounting impact of UK inheritance tax. How much does H.M. Revenue & Customs earn from inheritance tax these days? How does this compare to say 10 years ago? Why are IHT receipts rising so much? Are there any new changes to Inheritance...

What exactly is the role of a financial adviser? On this week’s episode of Bay Radio, James Stirling, Financial Adviser at Blevins Franks, answers that very question. James breaks down the advantages of using a locally based adviser and recommendations to help make your journey of settling in Spain as smooth as possible. What is the role of a financial adviser? What are the advantages of finding a...

James Stirling, Financial Adviser at Blevins Franks, joins Bay Radio this week for a timely reminder on how to navigate your 2025 tax return. When is the deadline? What types of income need to be declared? If British expatriates living in Spain continue to generate income in the UK – do they pay tax in the UK because that is where the income is generated, or do they pay tax in Spain since they liv...

Brett Hanson, Senior Partner at Blevins Franks, continues last week's discussion on selling a UK business and moving to Spain explaining the importance of timing. What is your advice to business owners moving to Spain on how to plan to use the proceeds? When to sell your company and when to move to Spain? How early should you seek advice and start planning? If you have any questions on the podcast...

This week’s episode on Bay Radio, Brett Hanson, Senior Partner at Blevins Franks, talks about the tax considerations when selling a UK business and moving to Spain. Why the UK’s current tax policy is encouraging more people to move to Spain? How does the UK compare to Spain in terms of inheritance taxes? Are there other tax planning opportunities expats can explore? Is Spain’s Beckham Regime still...

Following last week’s episode on the UK’s two residence systems for determining liability to UK taxation, Jon Pemberton, Partner at Blevins Franks, returns to explain Long-Term Residence status, how it differs from the Statutory Residence Test and why it matters for British expatriates. When did the UK introduce its Long-Term Residence Regime, and why? What are the different purposes the Statutory...

In this week’s episode on Bay Radio, Jon Pemberton, Partner at Blevins Franks, discusses how the UK now has two residence systems for determining liability to UK taxation, focusing on the Statutory Residence Test and how the two systems serve distinct purposes. What is the UK’s Statutory Residence Test? What purpose does it serve? How does the test work? What sort of things are considered as ties?...

Are you up to date on Spanish taxation in 2026? James Stirling, Financial Adviser at Blevins Franks, talks to Bay Radio about key Spanish taxes and gives insights on the Beckham law and why timing is so important when it comes to reviewing your tax planning. What’s the difference between general and savings income, and has anything changed from last year? How Spanish succession tax has improved ov...

This week's episode on Bay Radio, James Stirling, Financial Adviser at Blevins Franks, share his financial insights and advice on how retirement in Spain compares to the UK, from a financial perspective. He also talks about understanding and navigating Spanish taxation. When do you become subject to Spanish taxation instead of UK taxation? What makes you resident for tax purposes? What happens if...