Professional advice website Unbiased.co.uk found that a total of £9 billion will be given in needless tax payments in the UK by the end of 2010, with consumers in the south-east and north-west forking out the highest amounts. Read more
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Savings account holders warned of unnecessary tax payments
11/03/2010
Savings account holders are being warned that they could be wasting significant amounts of money on unnecessary tax payments this year.
Professional advice website Unbiased.co.uk found that a total of £9 billion will be given in needless tax payments in the UK by the end of 2010, with consumers in the south-east and north-west forking out the highest amounts. Read more
Professional advice website Unbiased.co.uk found that a total of £9 billion will be given in needless tax payments in the UK by the end of 2010, with consumers in the south-east and north-west forking out the highest amounts. Read more
Living abroad in Iceland ‘is cheap for expats’
15/02/2010
Expats thinking of moving abroad could get a much better deal on their money by going to Iceland, according to the Icelandic Tourist Board.
Brits can get more for their money in the Nordic country due to the weakness of the krona, even compared to the pound, meaning a better expat lifestyle for Brits choosing Iceland. Read more
Brits can get more for their money in the Nordic country due to the weakness of the krona, even compared to the pound, meaning a better expat lifestyle for Brits choosing Iceland. 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
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
Tax advice essential for expats
12/02/2010
British expats have been urged to get independent tax and legal advice before deciding which country to opt for when it comes to retiring or working abroad. 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
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
NHS under pressure from foreign nationals living abroad in the UK
22/12/2009
The NHS has seen a 50 per cent increase in the number of registrations from migrants moving abroad to the UK, according to new figures from the Office of National Statistics. Read more
International property owners spending Xmas overseas
16/12/2009
Almost three-quarters of people who own international property opt to spend the festive season overseas, according to a new study.
The research from Primelocation International also found that expats or people with holiday homes are also willing to embrace local customs over Christmas, with half happily celebrating in the style of their adopted nation and 36 per cent opting to combine British and local traditions. Read more
The research from Primelocation International also found that expats or people with holiday homes are also willing to embrace local customs over Christmas, with half happily celebrating in the style of their adopted nation and 36 per cent opting to combine British and local traditions. Read more