Tips for renovating a character property

When you are sat around deciding upon your resolutions for the New Year, is one of yours going to be realising your dream of moving to France? Article written by The Overseas Guides Company No doubt come New Year’s Eve there will be hundreds of people around the country toasting in 2013 amid cries that [...]

By |2012-12-20T12:03:59+01:00December 21st, 2012|Articles|

2012 ends well for property buyers – will 2013 be as kind?

A year that began with uncertainty over the future of a crippled Eurozone and hesitancy amongst foreigners, as well as Europeans, to own any type of euro asset, particularly property, is ending with a resurgence in sales in key euro destinations, where property values remain heavily depressed and the nationality of buyers is becoming increasingly [...]

By |2012-12-17T12:33:54+01:00December 17th, 2012|Articles|

Christchurch needs you!

Almost two years after the catastrophic earthquake that hit Christchurch in New Zealand’s South Island, the city continues to feel the after-effects of the natural disaster. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Rebuilding has been long and slow process, impeded by repeated aftershocks. However, progress is being made and having so much to do [...]

By |2012-12-17T12:15:06+01:00December 17th, 2012|Articles|

New website attracts entrepreneurs to US

In a bid to make it nice and easy for foreign entrepreneurs to navigate the usually tricky US immigration system, the government have launched a new website to provide much-needed assistance. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company The new website, “Entrepreneur Pathways” launched by the US Citizenship and Immigration Service went live last week [...]

By |2012-12-14T12:00:30+01:00December 15th, 2012|Articles|

How to get settled overseas before Christmas

You’ve done it – you’ve made the move that you have been dreaming about for years – congratulations! Being in your new home for Christmas is fantastic but it can also add stresses and strains. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company If you have kids, being away from the place that they are used [...]

By |2012-12-14T10:49:41+01:00December 14th, 2012|Articles|

“Do I need an EOT licence in Rhodes?”

Carol Dunning of the GreeceBuyingGuide.com helps readers with their questions about buying and living in Greece. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company If you have a question that you would like her to answer email her at greece@overseasguidescompany.com. We have a property on Rhodes which we let out during the holiday season. Originally we [...]

By |2012-12-11T16:40:46+01:00December 12th, 2012|Articles|

Simple planning can help expats make serious savings!

Have you thought about how moving overseas could affect your worldwide estate? Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Are you confident your pension - or pensions - and any other assets will be earning you the maximum amount of income or interest possible, once you’ve left the UK? If you’re emigrating and have a [...]

By |2012-12-11T16:23:29+01:00December 11th, 2012|Articles|

Tips for finding a reliable tradesman

When welcoming a contractor in to your home for an extended period to undertake work of any kind, it is important that you find someone who will complete the job to your specifications and who you can trust. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Here are some tips to help you find someone reliable… [...]

By |2012-12-05T18:28:38+01:00December 5th, 2012|Articles|

Save money when moving abroad

Back in 2011, Neil and Marie Poyner decided to quit their management jobs in Oxfordshire and move to St Paul Lizonne in France’s Dordogne. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company With grand plans to take on a new challenge of running a holiday cottage, Le Raphael, they were keen to get stuck in. Today [...]

By |2012-12-04T17:34:52+01:00December 4th, 2012|Articles|

Canada toasts cultural diversity

The results of a Canadian national census conducted back in 2011 have revealed just how diverse a nation Canada is. The results demonstrated that the nation’s diversity is seen across a range of cultural areas including language, ethnicity and religion. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company So what are the driving factors contributing to [...]

By |2012-12-03T17:17:15+01:00December 3rd, 2012|Articles|