Issue 46 Legal - Finance

Features to read in full online now from previous issues of Living Spain magazine

Knocking down the costas The Spanish government is set to encourage regional governments and local authorities to finally enforce a law protecting the coast. How will it affect anyone looking for a sea view?   How safe is your house? Rumblings about planned demolition of illegally built houses in Marbella has led to worries about buying in Spain. Just how secure are your bricks and mortar?

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Qualifying Non-UK Pension Scheme Financial correspondent Bill Blevins gives the lowdown on a new scheme that allows expats to save Spanish tax and UK inheritance tax.   Paying Tax In The Right Country Tax can prove a pitfall for many expats – do you pay it in Spain or the UK? Financial Correspondent Bill Blevins explains how it works.   Successfully savvy gay couple have made the move to Spain, making sensible currency decisions and creating a successful business.   An eye on the currency market Expats in Spain can set their minds at ease about their finances by ensuring that they are aware of currency fluctuations.   Avoiding tax on pensions Drawing pensions overseas can sometimes incur hefty tax liabilities. Financial correspondent Bill Blevins explains the benefits of a QROPS pension scheme for Spanish residents.   How to make your money stretch further Following a few simple measures, expats can secure good deals in Spain and make their 'dinero' last during the downturn.   Protecting Your Money From Banking Risk by Bill Blevins, Financial Correspondent Blevins Franks The banking crisis over the last eighteen months has caused many Britons to fear for the safety of the cash in their bank. Some Living Spain readers may have started to liquidate assets and place the cash into bank deposit accounts in readiness for making payment of a property purchase in Spain. Concern over the potential collapse of their bank and the possible loss of their hard earned savings and future dreams would have been felt by many.   How UK pensions are taxed in Spain If you are thinking of retiring to Spain or becoming a Spanish resident make sure your pensions live up to your expectations

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