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Is it still cheaper to live in France in 2012?

Alexis Goldberg, a resident of the Languedoc region of France and author of the FranceBuyingGuide.com, compares day to day living costs in France and the UK. The cost of living in France is broadly less than that in the UK, leaving the big cities aside, although the margin is not as great as it once [...]

By |2012-07-20T09:28:39+01:00July 11th, 2012|Articles|

Major changes to Oz migration system

British people planning a move to Australia should be aware that major changes to the country’s visa system came into effect last week. From July 1st, anyone applying for a visa under the country’s skilled migration program will first have to record an Expression of Interest (EOI) through a new on-line system called SkillSelect. Postal [...]

By |2012-07-09T13:36:47+01:00July 9th, 2012|Articles|

Folk flock to Fethiye

Fethiye located in the Mugla Province in the Aegean Region of Turkey has long been a popular spot with holidaymakers and those Brit expats who decide that the time has come to up sticks and move to their favourite holiday destination. We asked Andy Probert of the TurkeyBuyingGuide.com what it is that makes it such [...]

By |2012-07-09T08:58:16+01:00July 6th, 2012|Articles|

Are migration agents worth their fees?

Before you start getting excited about embarking on a new life abroad, you need to check whether or not you are eligible for a visa. Emigrating is not as simple as you might think and UK citizens emigrating to far-flung destinations outside the EU - including Australia, New Zealand, Canada or the USA - will [...]

By |2012-07-05T14:22:03+01:00July 5th, 2012|Articles|

Things to consider about living overseas out of season

If you are a regular visitor to your new home during peak season you will no doubt have experienced the very best that the destination has to offer – the best weather, the best nightlife, the abundant amenities. However, when the tourists pack up and head back to their respective homes, the town, city or [...]

By |2012-07-05T12:51:26+01:00July 5th, 2012|Articles|

Is Florida cheaper than Europe?

Could you find a three-bedroom detached home with garden in a European tourism hot spot for less than £45,000? Probably not, but here’s one in Central Florida! There’ll always be grey areas when comparing like for like, but trying to find a similar deal near world-class tourist attractions in France or Spain that matches this [...]

By |2012-07-05T12:40:47+01:00July 4th, 2012|Articles|

TAP Portugal launches more daily flights to Lisbon

Following on from the highly successful launch of TAP Portugal’s Manchester service last year, the airline has announced that they will be commencing seven non-stop flights a week from the city to Lisbon as of October 28 2012. TAP Portugal is Manchester’s only scheduled carrier offering direct flights to Lisbon. Flights will leave daily at [...]

By |2012-07-03T17:08:11+01:00July 4th, 2012|Articles|

Q&A – French healthcare system explained

Alexis Goldberg of the FranceBuyingGuide.com helps readers with their questions about buying and living in France. If you need a question answering, email france@overseasguidescompany.com Shortly, my husband and I will be retiring to the south of France. As I am sure you’ll understand, receiving good healthcare is top of our list of priorities. Please can [...]

By |2012-07-11T11:08:31+01:00July 4th, 2012|Articles|

Expats in Turkey treated to high savings rates

The Eurozone’s debt crisis might be causing anxiety amongst British expats and homeowners with money in certain European banks, however it’s a different story in Turkey where it’s not unfeasible to live off the interest your local bank pays you. A number of Turkish banks offer high interest savings accounts which currently pay 10-11.5 per [...]

By |2012-07-03T17:07:54+01:00July 3rd, 2012|Articles|