Living Overseas

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

Take cover

Not many countries offer the same level of free healthcare as you get from the NHS in the UK – which makes getting adequate medical insurance when you live abroad essential.

1 July 2010

Any Questions - Emigration

We learn all about migration agents and what they can do for you and have a look at the different stages people go through when emigrating.

9 April 2010

"Look kids - it's your new home!"

You're very excited about relocating abroad - but how easily will your children adapt? Here's how to make a move overseas work for all the family.

9 April 2010

Relocating Abroad with a Baby

We are considering moving abroad, but we have a young baby. What things should we think about?

9 April 2010