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British expat retirees warned over leaving pensions in sterling
The average pension pot for UK expat overseas is around £210,000, but currency fluctuations may cause losses of 20 per cent. A recent analysis of the plunging pound’s effect on British pensions paid in sterling on behalf of UK expats living overseas gives bad news for the estimated 247,000 Brit retirees living abroad. Put bluntly,...
Combining expat entrepreneurship with low tax rates
Deciding to start your own business is scary enough, but deciding to become an entrepreneur in another country is only for the brave! Becoming a self-employed expatriate may well be the toughest move you’ve ever made, but the internet age is all about taking chances and making your dreams come true, no matter where you’re living at...
Expat property purchase in Malta
Leaving the home country may be a wrench, but finding a new home in Malta is worth the struggle. The Mediterranean island of Malta is now a favourite destination for immigration and property investment. For decades, it’s been known as a favourite for British pensioners looking to spend their retirement in its historic heart, secure in...
Spain in a nutshell for British retirees
Spain is still one of the most attractive destinations for retirees, in spite of possible post-Brexit problems as regards healthcare and pension payments. Need to knows for potential British expats planning to settle in the country include the cost of living and, crucially, the standard and cost of healthcare once the European Health Card...
Eindhoven suburb is hub and home for multinational expats
A recent influx of expat professionals into the Meerhoven district of Eindhoven has resulted in the area’s rechristening as Expathoven. The Dutch city of Eindhoven is bidding to be the Netherlands’ most international city due to a massive influx of expat tech professionals, most of whom have settled in the Meerhoven district. The vast...
Finland as an expat professional destination
The Scandinavian country of Finland may not be a favourite for expat relocations, but it’s got a lot to offer for those who aren’t allergic to cold. \r\n\r\nThe 2008 financial crisis hit Finland harder than many other Western nations, but it’s now accepted as having turned the corner last year after it announced six straight quarters of...
Dutch universities and companies furious over slashed 30 per cent rule
The Dutch government’s cut of three years from the eight-year 30 per cent tax-free rule for expats is now being trashed by universities and academic institutes as well as major companies. The 30 per cent rule has attracted a large number of expat experts to the Netherlands, with many deciding against jobs offered in other European...
Where to hang your expat hat in Paris
Paris is one of the world’s favourite cities for tourists, and is especially sought after by expat professionals hunting for top jobs in an elite environment. Last year, Paris received some 16 million visitors, most of whom were tourists attracted by its charm, beauty, fascinating history and reputation as the city of romance. In...
Retiring to an affordable place in the sun
Nowadays, retiring to your very own place in the sun usually involves expatriation. Unless you’ve planned and saved carefully for your retirement or recently won the national lottery, you’re likely to be worried abut making ends meet on your government pension. Of course, amounts vary dependent on your home country’s provisions,...
Netherlands Dutch language tuition for expat children
One of the most difficult tasks for expat parents is deciding on the best schooling option for their kids. For relocating expat professionals heading to the Netherlands and expecting to stay long-term, finding the right school for their children may be a challenge as there's a choice between Dutch and international school education....
