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Duped UK expats in Spain win court case against fraudulent Danish banks
Two Danish mortgage providers have been savaged in a Spanish court for illegally operating and scamming British expats.
Financial institutions Nykredit and Sydbank, both providers of property re-mortgages to mostly British expats, have been savaged in a Spanish court for conduct which the judge described as ‘dishonest and irregular’....
Suzhou survey identifies expatriate profiles across the city
The major Chinese city of Suzhou is now increasingly popular with expats looking for positions in its multinationals and universities.
By 2012, a quarter of a million expatriates were living and working in China’s mega-cities, with the last several years’ massive increase in foreign interest possibly doubling that number. Early...
Volunteering expats in Dubai now need permission to do good deeds
Expats heading to Dubai on reassignment are now prohibited from volunteering for community programmes and charity work unless they have official permission.
A strict new law introduced by Dubai’s ruler now forbid expats from volunteering for charity work and community programmes. The new legislation forces charities and community...
Brit retirees widening the search for the perfect later life haven
Once upon a time, anywhere south of the US/Mexican border was fair game as a dream destination for retirees from the USA and Canada, but nowadays Brits are discovering their formerly exclusive hideouts as well as other gems elsewhere in the world.
British would-be expat retirees are watching the doors close on all-time favourite European...
New expats in Spain urged to avoid unregulated property agents
Expat arrivals in Spain are being warned over a lack of professionally qualified, experienced players in the country’s real estate game.
Given that property scandals in Spain have wrecked the lives of a good number of British expats, the fact that just about anyone can set up as a real estate agent is worrying, to say the least. Posing...
Numbers of British expats opting for EU member state citizenship soars
Following the 2016 Brexit referendum, the number of Brits becoming EU member state citizens more than doubled, with the anti-Brexit exodus still increasing.
In 2015, 2,478 Britons opted to become citizens of other EU member states, with the referendum result more than doubling the 2016 numbers to 6,555, an increase of 165 per cent. Since...
Advice for UK expats in Poland on possible Brexit issues
Expats in Poland are being briefed on what steps to take in order to ensure their survival as residents in the country.
With just under a year before Brexit officially kicks in, British expats living and working in Poland are being urged to take steps to ensure their lives aren’t totally disrupted. They should realise that, without...
Reality versus the dream for expats in Thailand
Thailand’s reputation as an expat haven is traditionally based on the four S’s – sun, sea, sand and sex, but where there’s good there’s also bad.
For several decades, the so-called Land of Smiles has attracted expats from a selection of European states as well as the USA. Typical Thailand expats include middle-aged oil and gas...
Expats more than happy about healthcare options in Mexico
As Mexico attracts more expats originating from countries other than the USA, it’s reassuring to know that healthcare provisions are up to standard and lower in price than in the majority of European states.
Would-be expats considering moving overseas are looking for quality, affordability and accessibility, especially applied to...
Women working overseas earn less than in their home countries
Relocating overseas might work wonders for your career, but can also result in financial drawbacks.
According to a recent survey, over 50 per cent of women working overseas are happy about their improved career prospects, but one third are earning less than they could in a similar job in the home country. However, the differential...
