Living Overseas

Ecuador named as top retirement haven

Ecuador has been named by International Living magazine as one of the most desirable locations to live out a retirement in its Retirement Index 2012.

16 January 2012

Expats encouraged to make healthcare a priority

Looking after your health is important at the best of times, but when you're considering moving abroad it's vital to make sure that you are going to be provided for in your new country of residence.

10 January 2012

10 things to think about when buying a retirement property

Moving abroad always requires forward planning, but retiring overseas raises its own specific issues. Property writer Cheryl Markosky provides some pointers.

1 January 2012

10 things to know about moving to Spain

Spain remains incredibly popular with Brits, who make over 10 million visits there each year. But moving there permanently brings its own challenges, says British Consul Steve Jones who's based in Malaga. Here he produces a few of the tips to help smooth the move…

1 January 2012

Straight off the plane: What's next?

After all those weeks of preparation you've finally arrived at your new home. So what are your new priorities? Follow the FCO's pointers…

1 January 2012

10 tips for happy integration

As British Consul, Steve Jones has had dealings with a huge variety of Brits– some who happily assimilate into life abroad, and many who simply don't manage it. Yet making the effort can make a real difference in your standard of life and the amount of enjoyment you get from moving overseas...

1 January 2012

10 tips for setting up home in Florida

The Irvines from Warwickshire bought a new-build three-bed detached villa in Bradenton on Florida's Gulf Coast last year. Their first month of completing on the purchase was a hectic whirlwind to get their home ready for use, so here they offer readers some tips to save time and money...

31 December 2011

ID cards to be introduced for Dubai expats

Expats in Dubai will now need an identification card before they can renew their residency visas, officials have confirmed.

19 December 2011

Thailand named best place for retirement

Thailand has been listed as the best place for retirement by the 2011 HSBC Expat Explorer survey.

18 December 2011

Standard Life reveal their retirement hotspots

Standard Life has revealed its top ten retirement hotspots in the UK - and Spain has won the number one spot.

13 December 2011

Expat school tool launched by Lloyds

Lloyds TSB International has launched an online tool for expat parents looking to weigh up prospective international schools around the world.

12 December 2011

France named as top country for expats raising children

France has topped the Raising Children Abroad league table as the best country for expats to raise children in.

8 December 2011