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 [...]
British people decide to move abroad for a variety of reasons, with a desire to spend their retirement in a warmer, more laidback environment a popular one. However, too often people looking for a new home in the sun get carried away by the excitement of it all and start to think with their [...]
“That a pro bailout government has been elected in Greece should be welcome news for Brits who own property there.” Says Richard Way, Editor of The Overseas Guides Company (OGC) after the results of the recent landmark election were announced. “It’s likely the country will remain in the Eurozone, at least for the time being, [...]
Italy’s win over Germany at the Euro Championships on Thursday couldn’t have been more timely. As the Azzuri left the football pitch triumphant, Germany was yielding again to Italy, and other Mediterranean states, this time in the boardroom in Brussels and not over a trophy but the survival of the euro. EU nations have now [...]
Mallorca, long a popular holiday destination with Brits and Europeans, is in the process of gearing up for one of the world’s most famous luxury yacht sailing events – the annual Superyacht Cup. Now in its 16th year, the annual regatta draws hundreds of superyachts, as well as thousands of sailing fanatics, all keen [...]
Retiring overseas is becoming an ever more desirable option for those looking to settle somewhere where their money will go a long way. If you choose well you can relocate to somewhere that is rich in culture, has a fascinating history, friendly locals and perhaps most importantly, is very affordable. For a fraction of the [...]
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 "I have a house in France, in Deux Sevres, where I spend about 15-20 weeks a year, typically in 3 to 4 week blocks. I would like phone and Internet access [...]
Brits moving to Cyprus only need to register with the immigration department upon arrival there if they intend to take up employment, a leading law firm on the island has confirmed. A&G Kouzali Law Firm recently had many emails asking if it is mandatory for EU citizens to register with the immigration department upon their [...]
On the Southern tip of Africa, the Garden Route offers the most exciting diversity of natural wonders and cultural traditions. An all exclusive African adventure can be experienced here where the indigenous forests and pristine rivers merge, along a dramatic coastline, with the warm Indian Ocean. Although many tourist guides will tell you that the [...]
As the Eurozone crisis rumbles on, Brits on the verge of buying in Europe or emigrating there will be understandably concerned about depositing their money in a foreign bank. Sadly it has been this way since September 2008 when the U.S investment house Lehman Brothers crashed and Northern Rock wasn’t far behind. It’s for this [...]