Living Overseas

Taking your car with you when you move overseas

If you're moving overseas, you may want to take your car with you when you go. But do you drive it there, or let a shipping company take the strain?

1 December 2008

Residency and entry requirements for British citizens moving to Italy

All EU nationals can become residents in Italy, but becoming one, can be quite a lengthy process. Whilst it's not mandatory, you could get a healthy tax break when buying a house.

1 October 2008

Accessing healthcare in Italy

If you move to Italy, you will be treated on the same basis as an Italian national. Remember, each country's health system is different and might not include all the things you would expect to get free of charge from the NHS...

1 July 2008

Starting a business in Italy

Starting a business in Italy can be complicated compared with the UK. There is a large amount of bureaucracy, form filling and red tape, particularly if you are a foreigner, however the Italian government are keen to encourage entrepreneurship and do encourage new business start-ups...

1 May 2008

Getting healthcare in Portugal

Portugal is a beautiful country and a fabulous choice if you're looking for warmer climes to retire to.But as you approach your golden years, it's crucial that you think about your future healthcare needs as unlike in the UK, healthcare comes at a price in most European countries...

1 February 2008

Moving abroad checklist

You've bought your place in the sun, the big day for the move is approaching, but where do you start in getting your entire home ready to move it, particularly as you're heading overseas?!

1 December 2007

The benefits of registering for a Spanish residence permit

There are some benefits to having a residence permit while owning a property and living in Spain. Being a resident can be particularly useful in avoiding some of the taxes that non-residents must pay...

1 October 2007

Accessing healthcare in Spain

If you are moving to Spain, either to work or to retire, you need to think about your healthcare needs and make sure you do what is necessary to register so that you can access healthcare, should you need it...

31 May 2007

Travelling abroad with your pet

If you're buying a property overseas and own a pet, there's a good chance you'd rather take them with you than leave them behind when you visit your place in the sun. So make sure you know what you need to do to get your pet its legally required passport...

1 May 2007

Medical insurance when living abroad

If like Rosaleen and David, who featured in a recent episode of A Place in the Sun: Home or Away? you're thinking of moving abroad permanently or even just buying a holiday home, one of your major concerns, especially in retirement, may well be the level of health care you are likely to receive...

1 February 2007