A large number of British citizens that own holiday homes in Spain are learning that their properties are being occupied by squatters who are assisted by criminal gangs and change the locks, break in and live in the property and often sell the owners’...
The Digital Nomad Visa arose due to Spain is actively pursuing the ambition to become an international technological hub and has taken significant steps to smooth the path by way of enhancing digital education and training programmes, promoting STEM...
The combination of the economic impact of the pandemic, the lengthy lockdown, the ongoing financial and market issues connected to Brexit and the conflict in Eastern Europe have resulted in inevitable adverse commercial repercussions that are...
We have become accustomed to the advances in technology moving quickly but the speed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has developed is exceptional. Regrettably, the most dangerous consequence of this revolutionary innovation is that the ever vigilant...
Financial fraud continues to spiral uncontrolled with scammers defrauding their victims out of millions of pounds each year in fake financial investment frauds. There are many approaches to fraud that the wrongdoers adopt from romance fraud to...
Portugal continues to retain its status as one of the top choices for British citizens when deciding to buy a second home, to work remotely or retiring to. There are many compelling reasons that make Portugal so attractive. Portugal’s...
The pandemic radically disrupted commercial activity across the globe, with many businesses unable to survive. The businesses that are still standing are struggling to regain their previous position. Expansion plans, in the highly competitive...
Family life has changed considerably in recent years. High levels of divorce produce blended and extended families which impact on many situations and circumstances in life. Far greater numbers of individuals own real estate abroad, often...
New Law to prevent fraud, false accounting or money laundering The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill 2022 that is currently travelling through Parliament signals a new appetite on the part of the government to make a concentrated effort to...
Spain is still the most popular European country for British nationals to relocate, retire to, open a business or holiday in. The economic crisis in the United Kingdom is provoking more people to consider making big changes in their lives. ...
As the holiday season approaches thousands of British families have planned a holiday in Europe. In the vast majority of cases holidays are free of adverse incidents. Unfortunately for others, their holiday plans are upset by an...
The holiday season is around the corner with many young people going on holiday for the first time with friends. A "lads (or girls) holiday" in Spain can be a fun and exciting experience, but it also comes with a variety of risks that should...
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has been engulfed in a widely reported scandal involving not only the CEO, Tony Danker, but other high-level executives who are being investigated. The allegations suggest that there has been extensive...
The investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) intended to look into the influence and control that Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc. , the owner of Google, have over a range of platforms including mobile web browsers, app stores,...
Skiing is a highly popular sport enjoyed by thousands of tourists in the Alps of France and Italy. Most people are aware that there are significant risks and that great care should be taken on the slopes and in surrounding areas as accidents happen...
In a drive to strengthen consumer protection from risks arising from insufficient control and oversight of payments made through payment firms, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) sent a Dear CEO letter to payment firms registered under the Payment...
The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics suggest that 784,900 British citizens live in the EU, many of whom own property in their country of choice. A frequently neglected but essential consideration is that of making a will that...
France is our nearest neighbour and is one of the most popular countries in which British nationals buy property and retire to. With spectacular beaches, mountain regions, lakes and beautiful countryside it is easy to understand why. There are no...
There is a clear duty of care to assist and protect children who are separated from their parents, particularly if their parents are foreign nationals and they are not in their home country. There can be many reasons for such a situation, the parents’...
Spain continues to be the most popular destination for British nationals retiring abroad and the Spanish Golden Visa option is an extremely viable option for British retirees. The Golden Visa is an investment visa and there are a number of investment options...
