Blevins Franks Reviews 319

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 165 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professional, knowledgeable, and approachable demeanor, often highlighting their helpfulness and genuine guidance without sales pressure. The service provided is frequently described as excellent, with many appreciating the tailored advice, efficiency, and the peace of mind it brings, especially for complex financial matters and international relocations. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the quick response times and the ongoing support, noting that advisors are always available and proactive in addressing concerns. However, some people mentioned a high turnover of advisors in recent years, which occasionally impacted continuity for long-term clients.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were looking for clear advice on taking up Cyprus residency and it's tax advantages. Nick Cairns gave his time freely and made no attempt to sell us their services before examining whether Cyprus w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I needed some advice on gifting money to my son who is resident in France. Situation is quite complex as UK IHT laws and French gift / succession taxes are pretty incompatible. Anyway, BF's advisor,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been with Blevins Frank's for 6 years. My pension has performed very well, and I'm more than happy with the advice that Henry provides during our reviews. We can talk openly about current situ... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was worried about the changing tourist licence rules and also the Certificate of Invitation rules in Spain. I heard about Blevins Franks on the radio out there and approached them from the uk. Th... See more

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Company details

  1. Financial Consultant
  2. Financial Planner
  3. Investment Service
  4. Tax Advisor

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Blevins Franks International tax and wealth management advice Blevins Franks is a leading financial advisory group to UK nationals moving to and living in Europe. Dating back to 1975, today we have long-established offices in the UK, Spain, France, Portugal, Cyprus and Malta. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind regarding their long-term financial security, and reassurance that their estate planning is structured to deliver their wishes for family and heirs. Our highly experienced advisers have a deep understanding of the local tax regimes and the financial planning needs of expatriates living in the countries we operate in. Our service and advice are highly personalised and based upon your circumstances, family situation, needs, objectives, future plans and risk tolerance. We can help you make the most of your wealth in the most tax-efficient way, by providing integrated advice covering: Tax planning – minimising tax on income, capital gains, pensions, wealth and inheritances. Investments – protecting your wealth through an investment strategy designed to suit your circumstances and goals. Estate planning – ensuring your assets go to the right hands at the right time, with as little tax as possible. Pensions – exploring your options for your UK pension funds, including the tax implications in each country, to provide long-term financial security.


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

319 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James is extremely helpful and…

James is extremely helpful and professional. After weeks of trying to find the right advice regarding immediate cross boarder lifetime gifts and inheritance issues, James managed to help us move the situation forward in a 30min call, with immediate answers on all kinds of questions I shot at him. Sharing a lot of useful info and contact recommendations. Big thank you James

November 21, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional, expert advice.

Despite our indecision about whether to relocate or not, Stephen Rankine was an absolute professional being patient, kind and understanding as well as clearly being an expert in his field. We had a number of interactions with him, all at no cost, so he could make sure we understood the implications and necessary actions as a result of any decisions we made. He would definitely be my first port of call in the future.

October 10, 2025
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Reply from Blevins Franks

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that your experience with Stephen reflected the high standard of service we strive to deliver. Navigating decisions around relocation can be complex, and we are glad he was able to provide clear guidance, patience, and expertise throughout your interactions.
We appreciate your recognition of the time and support offered, and we are delighted to know that you would consider our services again in the future. Should you require any further assistance, our team is always here to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Planet Finance

The financial advisor J was very much to the point despite my dispersed way of presenting him with multiple questions linked to a variety of subjects. I feel hé "reorganised" and prioritised a set of issues. I now feel able to take some décisions without feeling unsure about them. When you're totally disconnected from "Planet Finance," it helps a lot to get some clear & simple advice. Thank you sir. YS, Elsa

November 7, 2025
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Reply from Blevins Franks

Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your Blevins Franks adviser provided the clarity and reassurance you needed to feel confident in your financial decisions. Clear, practical advice is exactly what we aim to deliver. We will be sure to pass on your appreciation to James, he will be very pleased to know his support has made a difference.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great advice from Stuart Stojkvic…

Had a consultation with Stuart Stojkvic on pension and felt the need to leave feedback on his professional approach and knowledge. The advice given was pretty much what I had thought I needed to be doing and was honest and integral. Would totally recommend you explore your options through this company should you need an outcome with no hidden agendas.

October 29, 2025
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Reply from Blevins Franks

Thank you for your kind words and five-star review. We’re delighted to hear that your consultation with Stuart Stojkvic met your expectations and reflected the professionalism and integrity we strive for.
At Blevins Franks, our goal is to provide clear, trustworthy advice that helps our clients make confident decisions about their financial future. Your recommendation means a great deal to us and will be shared with Stuart and our wider advisory team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very informative

We had a very useful and informative consultation with Stephen.

October 6, 2025
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Reply from Blevins Franks

Thank you for your positive feedback. We are pleased to hear that your consultation with Stephen was both useful and informative. We aim to provide valuable insights and look forward to continuing to assist you in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were looking for some advice on…

We were looking for some advice on Capital Gains Tax liabilities on selling our French house. Nick at Blevins gave us some great advice and has really moved forward our plans to relocate back to the UK. Highly recommended.

October 23, 2025
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Reply from Blevins Franks

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We are delighted to hear that Nick provided valuable advice regarding your capital gains tax liabilities and that this has helped your relocation back to the UK.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great advice and information

Great advice and information about buying property in France and possible tax implications. Who should buy etc etc Thomas Marron (who I have spoken to a few times) always gives great advice in an easy to understand way. Definitely recommended.

October 24, 2025
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Reply from Blevins Franks

Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re so pleased to hear that you found your conversation with Tom informative and helpful. We’ll be sure to pass on your feedback to him.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good service from Tom Sloane at Belvins Franks

I needed some advice on gifting money to my son who is resident in France. Situation is quite complex as UK IHT laws and French gift / succession taxes are pretty incompatible. Anyway, BF's advisor, Tom Sloane, called me and very politely answered all my questions. Very pleased with Tom and BF, and will use them again without hesitation. Great service without any sales pressure.

October 7, 2025
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Reply from Blevins Franks

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience. We're delighted to hear that Tom Sloane was able to provide clear and helpful advice for your complex situation, without feeling pressured. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to assisting you again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Informative

Relaxed, thorough, informative, didn't try to push Blevins Franks services. I came away comforted that my investments are being managed well.

September 24, 2025
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Reply from Blevins Franks

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you found the experience relaxed, thorough, and informative. If you ever have any questions or need anything further, we’re always here to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We moved to Blevin Franks 18 months ago…

We moved to Blevin Franks 18 months ago from another provider. We cannot fault the level of service and professionalism that we have received from our adviser, Mark Leaney. All information is clear and presented to the highest standards and the relationship we have built with Mark is one of trust and honesty. We feel completely assured that, in these uncertain times, that we are in safe and experienced hands. Equally important is the availability of contact and knowing that there is always a prompt response to a call or email is really appreciated.

September 1, 2025
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Reply from Blevins Franks

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Blevins Franks and your adviser Mark Leaney. We're delighted to hear that you feel in safe and experienced hands with Mark; building relationships based on trust and providing prompt, clear advice is incredibly important to us. We look forward to continuing to support you and have passed your kind words onto Mark.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Positive experience - would recommend

James took the time to explain how he could help and suggested connecting with someone who could offer additional services in order to cater to my circumstances. Very pro and offered value up front. You can sense he cares about doing good work and advising you correctly.

September 9, 2025
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Reply from Blevins Franks

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear James provided valuable guidance and support. His commitment to professionalism and doing what’s best for our clients is something we take great pride in.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can assist further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Inheritance tax advice

We received excellent advise from Simon Eveleigh at the Aix-en-Provence office on inheritance/gifting tax regarding our property in France, as UK residents. Many complex issues were clarified in a friendly, competent and approachable manner.
Thank you & merci beaucoup!

September 12, 2025
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Reply from Blevins Franks

Thank you so much for your 5-star review and for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that Simon Eveleigh was able to guide you through the complexities of inheritance and gifting tax in such a clear and helpful manner. We truly appreciate your kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service !

Blevins Franks were recommended to me by a friend, a retired accountant, when I moved to France and needed financial advice. I have been very impressed by their excellent service where nothing is too much trouble. Mark Leaney’s diligence, expertise and availability has helped enormously and removed the stress of managing my financial affairs. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services.

May 1, 2025
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Reply from Blevins Franks

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review. We're delighted to hear that Mark's expertise and service have helped remove the stress of managing your financial affairs when moving to France. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to support you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BF - Excellent service!

We have been clients of BF for over 12 years and throughout this time we have always received excellent service . David Bowen and more recently Alfonso Sanz Lucia have given us prompt and sound advice on numerous issues we've had, Alfonso recently made a "house call" to discuss a query we had thus avoiding me having to make a trip to the Marbella office. Now that to me is great service! I wish that my bank were equally helpful.

August 25, 2025
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Reply from Blevins Franks

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your continued trust over the past 12 years. We are pleased to hear that you’ve received excellent service and that both David Bowen and Alfonso Sanz Lucia have provided prompt, reliable advice across a range of matters. We look forward to continuing to support you in the years to come.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having been with Blevins Franks for…

Having been with Blevins Franks for over twenty years I am now returning to the UK for personal reasons. During this time I have received solid investment advice & growth in line with projections given to me.
Henry in Toulouse has always been accessible & courteous & I would have no hesitation in re-investing should the occasion arise.

August 26, 2025
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Reply from Blevins Franks

Thank you so much for your kind review and for your trust over the past two decades. We're delighted to hear you've had such a positive experience with Henry and our team. We wish you all the very best on your return to the UK.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Blevins Frank's responded very quickly…

Blevins Frank's responded very quickly with concise and practical advice. They have a deep understanding of Spanish tax and pension law.

July 25, 2025
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Reply from Blevins Franks

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're pleased to hear that you found our advice both prompt and practical, and that our expertise in Spanish tax and pension law has been valuable to you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having used Siddalls and transferring…

Having used Siddalls and transferring to Blevins Franks since before coming to France over 20 years ago I can highly recommend them. They have given me excellent financial advice with a personal touch over the years. They were also excellent with providing me with inheritance advice concerning my investments following the death of my husband. David Hardy from the Bordeaux office has always been an excellent adviser for me and I would highly recommend them.

August 12, 2025
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Reply from Blevins Franks

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re honoured to have supported you over the years, and especially grateful for your trust during such important moments.
David and the team in Bordeaux will be delighted to read your lovely feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent financial company

I have used this company for many years, and have found them very professional to work with, and very helpful. I use their Nerja office, and have dealt with many different people over they years, as inevitably staff change, but they have always been efficient in managing my investment and keeping me informed. I highly recommend them.

August 12, 2025
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Reply from Blevins Franks

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and for your continued trust in our team over the years. We truly appreciate your loyalty and look forward to supporting you with your financial future here in Spain.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Years of confidence

We have been clients of Blevins Franks for over fifteen years.
We have always received very helpful advice tailored to our circumstances, from David Bowern and Alfonso Sanz Lucia.
We have always found them to be very straightforward and knowledgeable. Nothing is too much trouble for them.
We can very highly recommend Blevins Franks for Financial Advice.

August 8, 2025
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Reply from Blevins Franks

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for your continued trust in Blevins Franks over the past fifteen years. We're pleased to hear that David Bowern and Alfonso Sanz Lucia have consistently offered clear, tailored advice and left a strong impression with their expertise. We are committed to maintaining the same high level of care and expertise in the future as your financial needs evolve.

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