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Spain still top dog for Brits in retirement
In spite of the Brexit threat, Spain is still the favourite retirement destination for Britons.
Figures from the UK’s Office of National Statistics confirm what British expat retirees have always known – Spain is the preferred choice for British pensioners looking for a new life in Europe.
Reasons given include the obvious such as...
Getting a driving licence in China
China is still doing its best to attract talented expats to its huge conurbations, but a good number of would-be entrepreneurs are worried about their ability to interact with its unique culture as well as the challenge of living in its teeming cities.
For those who’re steeling themselves to make the giant leap into a totally unfamiliar...
What to do when nowhere feels like home
Everyone who’s contemplating emigration will know there are times at first when they’ll wish they were back home, but getting used to a new and completely different culture can be the learning experience of a lifetime.
Seasoned expatriates are fully aware the first few months, or even the first several years, are full of ‘what...
Ten Brit expat families lose hope as shipments confirmed lost during collision
Expats who’d shipped their goods just before relocating back home from the UAE have finally been told all their belongings have been lost doe to last month’s collision between two container ships at a Karachi port.
After hoping against hope their precious belongings weren’t in the 21 containers knocked overboard during the...
Number of Brits on overseas assignments sees dramatic decline
A recent study has revealed a significant decline in the number of British professionals being sent on overseas assignments.
Although the UK is now the third most popular destination for international expats, there’s no drop in the numbers being sent by overseas employers to work in Britain. The UK's figure is just below the USA’s...
Portugal Golden Visa investment scheme facing corruption accusations
The popular Portuguese Goldan Visa scheme aimed at wealthy investors needing second passports and citizenship is under attack for corruption.
European MP Ana Gomes led a surprise attack on the scheme earlier this week, accusing it of prostituting European citizenship and being open to organised crime and money-laundering. Gomes, also the...
Pensions in plain English make pension transfer easier for UK expats
Would-be expat retirees attempting to organise their financial requirements before heading overseas will welcome a long-overdue change in the technical language of most paperwork.
For retirement savers attempting to make sense of advice from pension providers and financial advisors prior to leaving the UK for life in the sun, the...
Dubai needs affordable as well as expensive provisions for its residents
Dubai is arguably the top world destination for expat professionals looking for tax-free top salaries and a luxurious lifestyle to match, but the city in a desert is now one of the world’s most costly.
Ranked as the 20th most expensive world city, Dubai’s drain on even the highest salaries comes mainly due to the costs of renting...
Getting away from it all in rural France
Whilst a majority of would-be expats are happy to join an established expatriate community in their chosen country, others are feeling the call of the wild and searching for a rural retreat away from it all.
If you’re one of the second group, France could be the answer to your dreams of isolation in a rural setting. The country has a...
UK frozen pension victims still fighting for their rights
British would-be expats are again being warned to check whether their UK state pensions will be frozen once they’ve moved to their chosen country of retirement. ''
The ‘Frozen Pensions Scandal’ as it’s now known has been a thorn in the side of several UK governments over the years for its injustice and random application. Promises...
