Research by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has revealed that 42 per cent of over 55s wish to emigrate during their retirement, with 38 per cent wanting to do so in the next five years. Read more
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Plan financially for a retirement abroad, savings account holders told
09/03/2010
Millions of UK residents could soon be setting up international savings accounts as many plan to retire overseas.
Research by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has revealed that 42 per cent of over 55s wish to emigrate during their retirement, with 38 per cent wanting to do so in the next five years. Read more
Research by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has revealed that 42 per cent of over 55s wish to emigrate during their retirement, with 38 per cent wanting to do so in the next five years. Read more
Expat pensions ’should be a general election issue’
22/02/2010
UK citizens are being called on to back a campaign to make expat pensions an issue in the upcoming general election.
The Daily Express reports that current regulations mean that some expats are living abroad on a pension as small as £6 per week. The report quotes figures which suggest as many as 540,000 expats are being denied their full benefit because of their country of residence. Read more
The Daily Express reports that current regulations mean that some expats are living abroad on a pension as small as £6 per week. The report quotes figures which suggest as many as 540,000 expats are being denied their full benefit because of their country of residence. Read more
Culture shock can be avoided with local friends
15/02/2010
People considering moving abroad, either to work or retire, can avoid falling victim to culture shock by making local friends.
According to Shelter Offshore, even seeking out other people who have lived abroad when returning home can help expats overcome culture shock. Read more
According to Shelter Offshore, even seeking out other people who have lived abroad when returning home can help expats overcome culture shock. Read more
International property in Poland ’showing signs of recovery’
15/02/2010
Those seeking property abroad could look to Poland as its property market is showing signs of recovering, according to the Financial Times.
The biggest regional property deal since 2007 took place last month. Read more
The biggest regional property deal since 2007 took place last month. Read more
Ecuador is a good expat destination
12/02/2010
Ecuador has been singled out as an affordable place for people considering moving abroad.
According to a new report from the Global Post, the South American nation offers excellent healthcare in built up areas. Read more
According to a new report from the Global Post, the South American nation offers excellent healthcare in built up areas. Read more
Best medical insurer for Brits working abroad revealed
12/02/2010
Bupa has been named as the best medical insurance provider for people living abroad by Investment International.
The publication gave Bupa the accolade, which was decided by a public vote for the first time this year. Read more
The publication gave Bupa the accolade, which was decided by a public vote for the first time this year. Read more
Pre-retirees moving abroad face increasing debt levels
10/02/2010
Brits nearing retirement could have their plans of moving abroad hampered by increasing levels of debt, according to a new figures.
A study by the insurance firm Aviva found that 20 per cent of people in the 55 to 64 age group still have over £75,000 to pay on their mortgage and 40 per cent have no savings. Read more
A study by the insurance firm Aviva found that 20 per cent of people in the 55 to 64 age group still have over £75,000 to pay on their mortgage and 40 per cent have no savings. Read more
Gov’t-backed scheme could improve schools abroad
04/02/2010
A new government-backed scheme could make finding schools much easier for British parents moving abroad, it has been claimed.
Under a new voluntary scheme, the Department of Children, Schools and Families will be able to report on schools located overseas which claim to follow the British national curriculum and make this information available to prospective students and their parents. Read more
Under a new voluntary scheme, the Department of Children, Schools and Families will be able to report on schools located overseas which claim to follow the British national curriculum and make this information available to prospective students and their parents. Read more
Budget destinations for retirees living abroad revealed
04/02/2010
Bulgaria is the only European country which has appeared on a list of the most affordable retirement destinations.
The list, compiled by Global Post, said that the country is "much cheaper" than other European destinations, yet is still extremely accessible. Read more
The list, compiled by Global Post, said that the country is "much cheaper" than other European destinations, yet is still extremely accessible. Read more
Students living abroad given scholarship opportunity
29/01/2010
Students who are living abroad are being given the chance to use their knowledge of another country to apply for a scholarship.
Young people of any nationality are being urged to apply for the Clements International Expat Youth Scholarship. Entrants can be of any nationality and must have been living abroad for at least two years. Read more
Young people of any nationality are being urged to apply for the Clements International Expat Youth Scholarship. Entrants can be of any nationality and must have been living abroad for at least two years. Read more