Posts from July 2020

Since the 1960s, owning an idyllic holiday or retirement villa in a beautiful corner of Spain has been a dream for many people. 
 
It’s estimated that 800,000 to 1 million homes in Spain are owned by British citizens, with over 380,000 living there full-time. 
 
Many British property owners in Spain are retirees with grown-up families. If this sounds like you or a family member it is important to give some thought to what should happen to property and assets in the UK and in Spain. 
Recent freedoms for people with pension savings provide more choice about how they can be used. 
 
If you are looking for a guaranteed income for life you can still buy an annuity. If you want more flexibility, you could take a cash lump sum and manage the rest of your savings throughout your retirement. 
 
There’s even free PensionWise guidance from the government if you’re over 50, to help you make good decisions, depending on your circumstances