Recent gossip sweeping financial markets is speculating that Spain will be the next country to join the likes of Greece, Ireland and Portugal and request a bailout from Europe. These concerns follow price and tax increases across the nation which have led expats to really feel the pinch when it comes to budgeting for the [...]
Whether you plan on relocating on a permanent basis or just want to use your holiday home as a place to get away from it all, it is important that you take a moment to consider your healthcare options. Healthcare systems vary from country to country and may not include services which you would expect [...]
HMRC have announced that going forward only “residents-only” pension schemes will make it onto their list of approved Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) Just how this will affect the Channel Island of Guernsey, where pension schemes are the main employer, remains to be seen. The changes are in conjunction with Clause 2.69 of the [...]
Alexis Goldberg of the FranceBuyingGuide.com tells us about the rental market in France, how much it is likely to cost you and the procedures involved in renting a property. If you have any questions for Alexis on renting homes in France, email france@overseasguidescompany.com Why rent? Renting a home long term in France can be an [...]
By Jason Charles – Account Manager for the Italy at Rightmove Overseas If you’re anything like me then thinking of property in Italy automatically fills the mind with images of a beautiful Tuscan farmhouse, surrounded by neatly lined trees and a rolling green landscape. I’m sure this is the case with a lot of people [...]
When moving abroad with your family one of the most important factors of your move should be getting your children the education that they require. Adjusting to school in a foreign environment can prove testing for children of all ages so it is vital that you take a few steps to ensure a smooth transition. [...]
It's always valuable to hear about other people's experiences of a property market that you are hoping to make a move into. Paul Baker, a Sussex man, moved to Perth in 2006 with his wife and family. Whilst living in the Western Australian city the Bakers decided to make the most of the booming [...]
After years in the UK spent seeking ways to minimise your tax liability throughout your working life, it may not have occurred to you that tax should be high on your list of considerations when you choose where to live in the US. It has recently come to light in a Market Watch article in [...]
As Spain comes to a stand-still with strike action taking place across the country following the introduction of austerity measures, it has been announced that the cost of electricity is set to rise between 5 and 7 per cent at the beginning of April. The reason behind the price hikes is the order from the [...]
As property in Turkey continues to grow in popularity, experts are advising would-be buyers and investors to investigate the importance of earthquake insurance there. Many people looking to purchase property across Turkey may be unaware that the nation is located on the San Andreas fault of the east. This means that the capital, Istanbul, lies [...]