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Brexit boom hits Dordogne real estate agencies
If you’re determined to emigrate to France but you’re as yet uncertain exactly where, Eymet might be the perfect choice. The peaceful southwestern corner of France is already a magnet for Brits desperate for a better quality of life, with the charming small Dordogne town of Eymet home to a sizeable expatriate community. Real estate...
Brexit may pose threat to expats QROPS transfers
In spite of the recent agreement giving both EU and UK expats the right to remain provided they enter not later than the end of the transition period, Brexit could still cause chaos for those wishing to transfer their pensions to a QROPS. With an ever increasing number of Britons attempting to get ahead of the game by leaving the UK...
French losing battle with English for general use despite Macron campaign
If you’re planning a quick exit from the UK for a new, more enjoyable lifestyle in France, the use of English is on the up, but so is the pressure to speak French. As France becomes ever more popular as a bolthole for disenchanted Brits, the use of English is growing exponentially, often at the expense of the French language. The...
Survival strategies for new Costa del Sol expat arrivals
The vast majority of Brit expats living in Spain’s Costa del Sol will have holidayed in the region before choosing the region as their home from home, giving them at least some idea what to expect when they're permanent residents. In spite of a recent negative survey result, it’s clear Spain’s multinational expat community loves its...
Expats in France slam survey citing French unfriendliness
France has long been a favourite destination for British and other nationals looking for a new life and new experiences, with the majority more than happy with their choice. ' Many long- and short-term expats living in France are astonished by the published results of a recent survey stating the French are amongst the most unfriendly...
Expatriate welcome programme launched by Brussels border cities
In an attempt to minimise the ‘teething problems’ endured by new expat arrivals in Belgium’s Flanders region, three municipalities have launched a welcome programme. Relocating to the Dutch-speaking Flanders region of Belgium can be stressful and confusing for new arrivals, especially because of language problems and the issues...
Schooling for expat children in the Netherlands
If you’re relocating to the Netherlands with your family, you’ll need to ensure your children get international standard education. One of the major draws for expats moving overseas with their families is the availability of quality international education able to satisfy the requirements of suitable universities once your children...
Pan European Green Card under scrutiny by EU parliament
The New Europeans campaign group’s idea of an EU ‘green card’ would solve the burning issue of UK expats in Europe and EU expats in the UK. A recent opinion poll by the group found some 66 per cent of those who took part were in favour of an immediate guarantee of rights for EU citizens living in Britain, with the rights of UK...
Portuguese watchdog cites Golden Visa as hub for money laundering
A non- governmental watchdog has cited Portugal’s Golden Visa investment programme as an open door for money laundering. Transparency International’s vice-chair Susana Coroado points out money-laundering by the purchase of upscale real estate isn’t a new phenomenon, but the government’s Golden Visa programme is facilitating it by...
FCA warns over social media and online based investment fraud
Expats with hefty pension pots are now even more at risk from online scams, according to a new FCA warning. Nowadays, it seems scarcely a week goes by without yet another financial scam being reported, along with investors’ losses and self-recriminations. It’s fair to say that expat communities worldwide have always been seen as happy...
