Property for Pensions

Our property solution allows you to pay for a property’s deposit over 18 months at GBP500pm.

After this has been achieved we will help you obtain a mortgage which will be serviced by you guaranteed rental income (Guaranteed for 5 years and optional roll over for another)

Does a deposit spread over 18 months sound reasonable, along with a guaranteed rental income of up to 9%pa?

Lets start by looking into the current situation with UK pensions……

  • Currently 1 in 5 people  have no pension savings at all
  • The average pension pot value £25,000 with 34% being worth less than £10,000.
  • Over the past 4 years, in an effort to stabilse the economy, BOE money printing exercise has resulted in annuity rates reducing by 27%.
  • An annuity of £25,000 will produce around £1250 a year where, in the current climate, a 65 year old man has a life expectancy set at 82 years old.
  • Pension saving has fallen to its lowest for a decade.
  • In the decade running  up to 2012, residential property generated an annualised return of 7.1% adjusted for inflation!
  • Rising rents have seen yields on B2L jump to 6.6% in fourth quarter of 2012, having stayed within a range of 5.9% and 6.3% for the previous 5 years.

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With these statistics, it is no surprise, that expats are choosing property to form part of their overall pension plan. This bricks and mortar investment class remains the one and only income producing asset that ‘buys itself’ through its own income generation, providing an index linked income for life.

This unique product allows clients to purchase UK property for less than £500 per month, with guaranteed rental income, and gross yields of up to 9%. Buy-to-let property offers greater security and control of your investments and ultimately, a more solid pension.

Despite the harsh climates of recent years, buy-to let has fared far better than many other asset classes. One key difference being, compared to other pension saving options, you have the ability to borrow against your investment – something that is not possible for ISA or pension saving. By gearing property investment to a sensible 70% of its overall value, even if the property only increases in value by 2% a year, this still results in a 8% annual return. What’s more, the asset debt is cleared by its own income.

Never before has buying a UK property for investment been so attainable.

Using Property for your pension has a focus on providing an affordable way for both UK and international clients to access UK property as an income producing tool; by paying off the clients’ mortgage more quickly through guaranteed, high performing rental yields, thus creating a long term income producing asset for life.

This is unique in the market, allowing clients to:

a) Pay deposits monthly, eliminating any lump sum payments

b) Access UK property at institutional prices i.e. individual discounted property at fund manager prices – they offer genuine discounts from certified valuations.

c) Enjoy a complete hands-off property investment as they are geared up to manage the whole process from start to finish. With FSA regulated rental guarantees in place from completion, clients have 100% rental void protection, removing any concerns over rental income and property management.

d) Pay off 100% of their property purchases in just twelve years. Payments are made for the initial 24 months only.

What are the benefits to having property as part of your pension?

  • Tangible, Simple and Easy to understand
  • Unique monthly property plan and pension alternative.
  • Built in capital equity from point of purchase
  • Low volatility product with stable prices
  • Majority of clients have made money through property ownership
  • High yielding at a gross average of 9%

If you are looking for further information on this subject please drop me a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

I hope that you have enjoyed reading this post.

Stuart Yeomans 

CEO

Farringdon Group

Kuala Lumpur : Malaysia

Offshore Banking

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Most Expats have a bank account in their home country to manage financial commitments like property payments and school fees. Most also have a bank account in the country where they reside for day to day living. Banking offshore provides an indispensable link between all your banking arrangements, giving you easy international access to your finances and a central home for your money.

If you don’t already have an offshore bank account, here are a number of reasons that should make you reconsider:

  • Security – as the economy and currency of some countries can be unstable, it is extremely wise to place your wealth in a secure financial haven offshore
  • Confidentially – most offshore locations have laws in place guaranteeing your financial privacy
  • No exchange control restrictions, allowing capital to be freely moved
  • Interest on your savings and investment accounts may be paid gross, without deduction of tax at source (Although you may have a liability to tax elsewhere)
  • Holding assets offshore may have some tax planning advantages
  • Potential Inheritance Tax benefits
  • Sophisticated worldwide communication links

Doing at least some of one’s banking offshore makes financial sense. Isn’t it time you start?

If you are looking to set up an Offshore Bank Account please drop me a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

I hope that you have enjoyed reading this post.

Stuart Yeomans 

CEO

Farringdon Group

Kuala Lumpur : Malaysia

Health Insurance

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Health Insurance provides risk coverage against expenditure caused by any unforeseen medical emergencies.

Throughout the globe, the demand for  International Health Insurance has never been greater. To the expatriate, the need to make alternative arrangements  has become of crucial importance.

For those expats living and working abroad, accessing the right kind of health insurance cover can turn out to be a nightmare, with the cost of medical treatment often expensive and difficult to arrange particularly in an emergency. So I find it particularly worrying that I still commonly see many expats either with no health insurance or a completely wrong policy for them.

Two common mistakes that I have noticed when it comes to buying Health Insurance:

  • People don’t act at the correct time
  • When they realise that they have made a mistake, they try to over-compensate by buying too much insurance

There is a popular saying about Health Insurance; ‘Buy Health Insurance when you do not want it, because you may not get it when you want it.’

So why should I get health insurance?

  • Faster access to treatment by avoiding public hospital waiting lists
  • Less financial stress by reducing your costs of private treatment and time off work
  • More choice over when and where you receive treatment for qualifying medical conditions.
  • Peace of Mind

Without Health Insurance, you may not be able to afford the correct medical treatment when you require it. Do you want to be considerably out of pocket when you are sick?

Below is an example of one of our many companies that we can cover you through…..

Worldwide Cover, Excluding the USA & Canada
Age Annual Premium
<18 634
18-30 963
31-40 1,123
41-50 1,388
51-55 1,780
56-60 2,470
61-65 3,410
66-70 4,518
71-75 6,091
76-80 7,387
80+ 7,886
* Evacuation and Repatriation Included

If you require a quote on Health Insurance please drop me a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

I hope that you have enjoyed reading this post.

Stuart Yeomans 

CEO

Farringdon Group

Kuala Lumpur : Malaysia

Life Insurance

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Buying Life insurance for you and your loved ones helps provide some financial security in times of hardship. The money from your policy will be paid to your loved ones when you pass away or to you should you suffer a total and permanent disability or loss.

We probably all know people – friends or family – who have fallen ill, had serious accidents or died suddenly.

Even when you’re young and healthy, the chances of these things happening to you are more likely than you might think.

Losing a family member through accident or ill health can cause enormous financial problems, but the implications don’t stop there.

We have a lot more to lose than we imagine.

Why should I buy life insurance?

  • Providing for your dependents if you Die
  • To ensure you have extra income when your earnings are reduced due to serious illness.
  • To have a savings plan for the future so that you have a constant source of income in retirement

Basic Types of Policies:

  • Term Insurance
  • Whole of Life Insurance
  • Endowment
  • Decreasing Mortgage Term Insurance
  • Investment- Linked

Indicative Life Insurance Costs (AUD): 

 

35 YEAR OLD MALE

 

SUM INSURED

NON SMOKER

(ANNUAL LEVEL PREMIUM)*

SMOKER

(ANNUAL LEVEL PREMIUM)*

$250,000

$265.10

$578.60

$500,000

$461.12

$1,006.28

$750,000

$670.12

$1,462.23

$1,000,000

$806.96

$1,760.99

 

35 YEAR OLD FEMALE

SUM INSURED

NON SMOKER

(ANNUAL LEVEL PREMIUM)*

SMOKER

(ANNUAL LEVEL PREMIUM)*

$250,000

$206.25

$373.23

$500,000

$358.60

$649.00

$750,000

$521.07

$943.03

$1,000,000

$627.55

$1,135.75

 

45 YEAR OLD MALE

 

SUM INSURED

NON SMOKER

(ANNUAL LEVEL PREMIUM)*

SMOKER

(ANNUAL LEVEL PREMIUM)*

$250,000

$715.22

$1,647.18

$500,000

$1,243.88

$2,551.56

$750,000

$1,807.52

$3,707.77

$1,000,000

$2,176.55

$4,465.23

 

45 YEAR OLD FEMALE

SUM INSURED

NON SMOKER

(ANNUAL LEVEL PREMIUM)*

SMOKER

(ANNUAL LEVEL PREMIUM)*

$250,000

$513.04

$936.32

$500,000

$892.32

$1,628.44

$750,000

$1,296.68

$2,366.32

$1,000,000

$1,561.56

$2,849.77

I hope that you have enjoyed reading this post.

Stuart Yeomans 

CEO

Farringdon Group

Kuala Lumpur : Malaysia

International Will Writing

Your last Will and Testament is a very important part of the financial planning process; it ensures your wishes are carried out after you die. Many people think they need to be old, sick or wealthy to need a Will. However, the truth is, everyone of legal age should have one. Even if you’re young, you probably have possessions that you care about!

No one can plan for death, so in the case of accidental or unexpected death, without a Will there’s no way the courts can know what your intentions were for your possessions; be it money, land, your computer or your pet rabbit!

A Will is the only way to be certain that your estate is dealt with according to your wishes. Without a Will your estate may end up being distributed by government prescribed regulations or even an ex-spouse could get their hands onto your estate!

Having a Will ensures that your family is properly provided for once you are gone. In addition a Will can protect your wealth against many taxes that can be imposed on your estate.

Why make a Will part of your financial planning?

It is a fact that three quarters of expatriates who die, do not have a Will.

If you do not take the necessary steps to make a Will, you could reduce the value of your family’s inheritance, and cause many legal problems that cost time and money to put right.

Will Writing Jargon…

Testator – the person whose will it is

Executor – the person named by the testator to carry out the terms of the will

Beneficiary – the person or group that receives assets from the deceased

Probate – the court that proves the validity of the will and oversees the executor

Bequest – the gift of personal property from the testator to the beneficiary

Codicil – a written amendment to a will

Intestate – when a person dies without a will (the opposite of “testate”)

Trust – an entity that holds assets until a later date and allows a beneficiary to bypass probate

If you feel that an International Will is missing in your life, then please contact me on syeomans@farringdongroup.com or give me a call on +60 17 315 7543

Thanks for reading

Stuart Anthony Yeomans 

CEO

Farringdon Group

Kuala Lumpur : Malaysia