Living Overseas

Singapore to curb the number of expat workers

From January 2012 changes to the law in Singapore will limit ex pat workers from seeking employment in the country.

21 August 2011

Working abroad can boost a woman's career

83% of women who work abroad believe that the experience will provide a boost to their careers according to a recent survey from Natwest International Personal Banking.

4 August 2011

Changes to pet passport rules will make travel easier for overseas property owners

Overseas property owners will soon find it easier to take their four legged friends abroad, thanks to a relaxation of animal passport rules.

8 July 2011

Ask the experts - USA emigration

We talk to Garratt Kenny from US immigration specialist EB5 Select about the visa options for Brits looking to move to the USA...

30 June 2011

One in three Brits would work and live abroad

New consumer research amongst UK employees by Currencies.co.uk shows that almost 31 per cent of working Brits would consider leaving the leaving the UK to work abroad in the next five years in pursuit of improved career prospects - a move which would surely fuel greater demand for homes abroad.

23 June 2011

Starting a business in Spain

We give you our top tips on starting a business in Spain and the six steps that you should follow

25 May 2011

Meet the furniture supplier

Six years ago Jo Soylev, originally from Gloucestershire, began offering a personalised home furnishings service to foreign property-owners on the Bodrum Peninsula. Still going strong and with a widening customer base, Jo recently added a property maintenance arm to her business.

1 May 2011

Amanda Lamb on managing your overseas property

"Len is English but lives in Italy and is a Godsend. He charges €60 a month and for that I get fortnightly visits and a written report every month... Try and get yourself a Len"

13 December 2010

Getting down to business

Itching to move abroad but too young to retire? One way to earn a living in your new country could be to run a franchise business. Here we outline the pros and cons and pick four opportunities.

1 December 2010

I like to move it, move it!

Moving abroad brings with it the logistical challenge of packing, shipping and unpacking your belongings – or organising someone to do it for you. The process starts earlier than you might think, so we've constructed a timeline indicating the key stages along the way, and meet two families who have recently been through it all.

1 December 2010

Retire to a place in the sun

British retirees who have retired to country abroad are generally happier, richer and healthier, according to research by NatWest International Personal Banking, in conjunction with the Centre for Future Studies.

21 September 2010

Spain is top retirement destination for Brits

Spain has been named as the most popular overseas retirement hotspot for UK consumers by Standard Life.

3 August 2010