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London Property Investment Opportunity: Hayes Village 4.8% yield

London Property Investment Opportunity: Hayes Village

The Development Hayes Village is a new development of 1,500 homes in leafy Hayes, West London, running along the historic Grand Union Canal. The repurposed listed art-deco former Nestlé factory lies at the heart of the development. Hayes Village includes 9 acres of landscaped gardens, a modern business park and a host of desirable communal […]

Returning UK expats: Essential financial planning information

UK expats returning to the UK

If you plan to return to the UK after living overseas, the last thing you want is to find a significant, unexpected tax demand landing on your doorstep. To avoid this unwelcome fate, it is best to plan your return home well in advance and arrange your financial affairs to maximise the wealth gains you […]

UK Start Up & Innovation Visas – a route for full citizenship

UK Start Up & Innovation Visas – a route for full citizenship

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Breast Cancer – A survivor’s story

Breast cancer a survivors story

Nareena Mehra, a high flying professional, wife and mother of twins, was just 36 when diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. In this inspiring interview, Nareena to Michele about how she coped and ultimately conquered this killer disease.    

Michele & Holborn Assets honoured at International Investment Awards

Michele Carby - award winning financial adviser

The International Investment Awards are the Oscars of personal finance, the industry’s highest recognition of excellence. On Thursday, Holborn Assets won six awards in a global online event, including one specifically for my practice. It was the third straight year Holborn Assets have won multiple awards. This confirms the company’s place as the leading powerhouse in […]

Why now is a good time to stay invested

Why now is a good time to stay invested

“This is not a global financial crisis. This is not a subprime situation. This is not a liquidity crunch. If anything, we are on the opposite end of that spectrum….” Senior Investment Strategist Payal Trehan explains why she thinks the investment environment is set for growth. This is a snippet from our Global Financial Update […]

We’ve gone pink for October!

It’s a bit garish, perhaps, but it’s for a cause we care about at the Michele Carby Practice. One in eight women will suffer breast cancer in their lifetime. And it kills one woman every minute. Those are sobering statistics. However, in many cases, breast cancer can be treated if caught early. That’s why we […]

Portugal Golden Visa: Premium property applications close October 15

Portugal golden visa

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New changes to South African tax residency rules: what you need to know

South African tax residency changes

As I reported at the time, South Africa changed its rules and regulations on tax residence on 1 March 2021. Essentially, the country switched from a source-based to a residence-based tax system for individuals. From this date, South African tax residents will pay tax on their worldwide income (subject to some exclusions) and non-residents are subject […]