Fail to plan as an expat, plan to pay more in inheritance tax!

The excitement of moving to Spain – or any other foreign country – can sometimes mean you overlook the more serious matters that come with relocating, including inheritance tax and estate planning. Here, an expat in Spain who works for a financial advisory firm outlines some key points he has learned from experience… and Fiduciary [...]

By |2015-09-17T11:49:17+01:00August 21st, 2015|Articles|

Clever moves for a smooth move abroad

Looking for a foreign property to make your permanent home? If so, get a step ahead by giving some thought to the removals process – it takes a bit more planning to move abroad than within the UK. Here are some tips to get you started Moving into a new home, in the UK or [...]

By |2015-05-01T13:21:34+01:00April 20th, 2015|Articles|

“Avoid bank rates to save money,” advises expat in Canada

Saving more than £2,000 made emigrating to Canada all the more fun for Margaret Johnston, who has just enjoyed her first Christmas in her new home in Nova Scotia. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company When Margaret relocated in October 2013, she chose to use currency specialist Smart Currency Exchange rather than her bank [...]

By |2014-01-14T12:33:54+01:00January 9th, 2014|Articles|

Making extra cash when you move abroad

Who out there doesn’t dream of retiring to the sunshine? Whiling away your golden years by the sea, living the life of riley and never having to worry about where your next jug of sangria is coming from. However, as much as we fight it, life – and your bank balance, often gets in the [...]

By |2013-05-28T14:50:42+01:00May 28th, 2013|Articles|

Networking as a newcomer in New Zealand

Making a success of a new life abroad means creating new friendships and integrating socially. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Here, expat Pattie Pegler, author of the NewZealandBuyingGuide.com and Christhcurch resident, draws on her own experience... “A big part of how happy you will be in New Zealand will depend on making friends [...]

By |2013-04-16T09:13:22+01:00April 18th, 2013|Articles|

Planning for a new life overseas

With the British climate being predictably wet for much of the year and the cost of living in the UK forever on the increase, it’s perhaps little surprise that more and more people are taking the plunge and relocating to sunnier climes. Article written by Bishop’s Move But before doing so, it’s important to factor [...]

By |2013-03-25T14:16:40+01:00March 26th, 2013|Articles|