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Rock of Gibraltar to become latest haven for wealthy migrants

Rock of Gibraltar to become latest haven for wealthy migrants
A symbol of solidarity for centuries, the Mediterranean rock holding the tiny country of Gibraltar is set to become the next haven for wealthy would-be migrants .Once referred to by Winston Churchill as the ‘motherland penisula’, Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory, boasts a robust economy amazingly resilient to the aftershocks of...

Ecuador tops Global Retirement Index for lifestyle and cost of living

Ecuador tops Global Retirement Index for lifestyle and cost of living
The remote South American country of Ecuador has, once again, topped one of the most popular retirement destination surveys. International Living’s 2013 survey again places Ecuador at the top of their list of 22 retirement havens. Reasons given by respondents included a cost of living at approximately 50 per cent less than in the USA,...

Australia and New Zealand offer hundreds of jobs for skilled electricians

Australia and New Zealand offer hundreds of jobs for skilled electricians
The construction industry in Australia and New Zealand is desperately searching for qualified and experienced electricians, according to a Chester-based migration company. Its director Paul Arthur, points out that not only are there more jobs on offer, but salaries are higher, the weather is great and the lifestyle is much more enjoyable....

Tax friendly Mauritius becoming popular with expats

Tax friendly Mauritius becoming popular with expats
Would-be migrants looking for an alternative to the Caribbean are discovering the tax-friendly island of Mauritius, already a popular tourism hub. The Indian Ocean island has been a haven for well-heeled French expats for some years, but the word is now out. Residents nowadays are a polyglot mix of Central Europeans, Brits and...

Expats in Cyprus in shock over government savings grab

Expats in Cyprus in shock over government savings grab
Tens of thousands of expats, members of the British Armed Forces, second home owners and those in the process of migrating to Cyprus are in shock following the announcement of a tax grab on their savings. As part of the agreement on an EU bailout package for the troubled island, the Cypriot government agreed to levy a tax on all private bank...

Expats discover value for money in Vienna real estate

Expats discover value for money in Vienna real estate
A recent survey of best places for expat life has declared Vienna the second most desirable city in the world for its vibrancy and value for money homes. The Austrian capital may seem more like a destination for a long weekend rather than expat heaven, but its combination of style, history, high culture and ultra-modern amenities has seen...

Plummeting Polish property prices give hope to potential expats

Plummeting Polish property prices give hope to potential expats
The news that property prices in Poland are still falling, with an oversupply of homes for sale, is encouraging news for disenchanted Brits looking for cheap property overseas. The ongoing Eurocrisis has affected real estate prices across Poland since 2008, and there’s no sign of improvement due to an oversupply of properties for sale....

Glamorous Monaco sheds its overpriced image for expats

Glamorous Monaco sheds its overpriced image for expats
The tiny tax haven of Monaco has long held a reputation as one of the more expensive destinations along the Mediterranean, especially for expats without money to burn. Its Princess Grace Avenue holds some of the world’s most expensive real estate, and the principality is famous as a hub for the movie stars and millionaires who frequent...

Southeast Asia now a hub for British retirees

Southeast Asia now a hub for British retirees
Drawn by the cheaper cost of living, the year-round warm weather and the ease of acquiring visas, older Britons are flocking to Southeast Asia in their thousands. The Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand are favourite destinations for pensioners looking for a more enticing quality of life than in the UK along with the security of established...

Forbes study reveals top expat retirement destinations

Forbes study reveals top expat retirement destinations
Forbes, famous for its ‘rich list’, has released its latest offering, which may well give potential expat retirees the information they need to make 2013 their ‘get-up-and-go year. The Forbes 15 Best Retirement Havens are, as might be expected, slanted towards wealthier retirees, and includes a tax haven or two in its listings. In...