Living Overseas

FCO's top tips for relocating your family to Cyprus

Three words come straight to mind – renting, insurance and schools – says Zoe Woodward, British Consul in Nicosia.

1 April 2012

Are British business owners feeling the gain or pain in Spain?

The dream of a new life in Spain lives on, though it's not all about running a bar these days. Those expats who are surviving the downturn share some tips with Zoe Dare Hall...

28 March 2012

Only 1 in 7 Brits believe they’ll have a comfortable retirement in the UK

A survey from the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has revealed that only 1 in 7 people believe that they will have enough money to live comfortably in the UK once they stop working.

13 March 2012

The rise of the ping-pong Pom

In a recent poll on our website, we asked where you'd buy a home abroad if money were no object. Australia came out top – despite the high numbers of us returning home. So what is the reality behind the “ping-pong Poms”, asks Australian expat Joanne Christie

1 March 2012

The inside track: Gran Canaria

With a great climate, superb medical care and English-style education, there's much more to the island than the resort of Playa del Ingles, says the author of a new book, Matthew Hirtes...

1 March 2012

Young people should look to emigrate overseas

With jobs scarce and unemployment among the under 25's rising, young Brits should look overseas for opportunities in order to save themselves from financial woes, according to one property expert.

23 February 2012

10% pay rise could tempt half of workers abroad

Almost 50% of those polled by market research company Ipsos would consider relocating their job abroad if offered a 10% pay rise.

9 February 2012

Uncertain times sharpen appetite for sound advice

Despite the uncertain outlook affecting both sides of the Channel in terms of economic growth, house prices and exchange rates 2012 looks set to see a further steady stream of UK residents, particularly those of retirement age, heading for a new life in France.

7 February 2012

Rise in number of self employed foreigners in Spain

The number of foreigners living in Spain who are registered as self-employed has risen over the last year by 4.8%, reaching a total of 208,512, an increase of nearly 10,000 from 2010.

3 February 2012

Essential things to know before you go

Seeking a new life abroad but don't know how to go about it? Don't ignore the FCO's must-read checklist...

31 January 2012

Expats miss the British countryside the most

The British countryside has been named as the thing expats miss most about life in England, above of our sense of humour and our pubs, according to a survey by Lloyds TSB International.

30 January 2012

Spain the happiest expat destination

Spain has been announced as the happiest expat destination, according to the latest findings from Lloyds TSB International.

20 January 2012