News Tagged ‘moving abroad’

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 moreRead 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 moreRead 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 moreRead 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 moreRead 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 moreRead 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 moreRead 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 moreRead 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 moreRead 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 moreRead more