Living Overseas

Spain asks expats to prove they can support themselves financially

European nationals who move to Spain for more than three months must now prove that they have enough money not to be a burden on the state with the announcement of a new ministerial order.

1 August 2012

How do I go about renovating an old Italian farmhouse?

Alessandro Gaglione of Studio Legale Internazionale Gaglione shares his tips...

1 August 2012

Spanish living costs ‘considerably’ lower than the UK

The cost of buying essential household items, and treats for the family, is 'significantly' cheaper in Spain compared to the UK, according to the Post Office's Family Holiday Report 2012.

25 July 2012

Living costs rising for UK expats

Many expats are finding that the cost of day to day living is rising in their new home countries, especially those being affected by the eurozone crisis, according to research from Post Office Expat Payments.

17 July 2012

Record numbers of expats flocking to Hong Kong

Record numbers of expats applied for work visas in Hong Kong last year, with a 45 % annual rise in UK citizens applying to be able to work in the city.

11 July 2012

Four in ten retirees considering a move abroad

Research released by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has found that four in ten Brits approaching retirement age are considering a move overseas.

28 June 2012

Expats chasing China

Increasing numbers of expats are being driven towards China, with career development, a dynamic culture and greater affluence all being named as reasons behind relocation, according to research by NatWest International Personal Banking's Quality of Life Index.

19 June 2012

Australian immigration skilled workers points 'pass mark' relaxed

Those looking to emigrate to Australia will be pleased to hear that the Australian government's Department of Immigration have reduced the 'pass mark' for Brits looking to get a visa to migrate down under from 60 down to 65 to help attract more skilled workers to the country.

17 June 2012

Two thirds of expats live overseas without insurance

Two thirds of expats who relocate overseas do not have life or income protection insurance, a customer survey by insurance provider William Russell has revealed.

10 May 2012

1 in 3 holiday home owners would relocate abroad permanently

1 in 3 people who own an overseas holiday home would consider moving abroad full time according to the results from a recent survey conducted by HomeAway.co.uk.

10 May 2012

More wealthy Brits than ever considering moving abroad

A growing number of wealthy Brits are considering moving abroad – many within the next two years - according to research from Lloyds TSB International Wealth.

16 April 2012

Sydney looking to attract expats

Sydney, the largest city in Australia, is looking to attract the best and brightest expats from around the world to fill skills shortages in the country.

12 April 2012