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More Britons Considering Moving Abroad For Retirement

Thursday, March 29th, 2012

According to a recent survey by the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF), almost half of Britons would consider moving abroad after they retire in order to live more comfortably in a country with lower living costs than the UK. 46% of the more than 2000 people who took part in the survey said that they would leave the UK in order to make their pensions stretch further. Most people are not very optimistic about their retirement prospects in the UK, and ... Read more

City of the Month – Barcelona

Thursday, March 29th, 2012

This month, we have chosen Barcelona, Spain’s second largest and most cosmopolitan city as our city of the month. Barcelona is a popular destination among expats and tourists alike and is one the region’s most international, multicultural and exciting cities. If you are planning to move to Barcelona, you’ll have the chance to enjoy Barcelona’s vibrant cultural and business life and unique lifestyle. Cosmopolitan Barcelona Barcelona is located on the Mediterranean coast and is Spain’s most cosmopolitan and progressive city, with a population ... Read more

Five Reasons You Should Move to Canada

Monday, March 26th, 2012

For many British expats, Canada is a popular country to emigrate to. The amazing scenery, good economy and great lifestyle appeal to many, but there's so much more to Canada that make it a great place to live. In this blog post we're going to introduce you to the top five reasons you should consider moving to Canada. 1. State Funded Medical Care Unlike Americans, if Canadian citizens get ill and require medical treatment, they don't have to worry about expensive health insurance. Like many parts of ... Read more

Selling Your House Before Moving Abroad

Monday, March 26th, 2012

They say that moving house is the second most stressful event in a person’s life, after divorce. Add to this the pressure of an international move and all that goes with it and you have a melting pot of decisions, deadlines and potential disasters. Whether relocating for business or pleasure, it is not only the distance that adds to an already fraught time; pensions, tax, currency exchange, healthcare and pet transport are just a few of the issues that need to be ... Read more

4 Reasons To Move To New Zealand

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

New Zealand is an island country situated east of Australia across the Tasman Sea. If you are thinking of moving to an English-speaking country, moving to New Zealand could be a great choice, as it combines UK cultural influences with its own unique and exciting culture, society and lifestyle. 1. Low Unemployment and Low Taxes If you want to find employment after moving to New Zealand, are relocating your investment or plan to look for new investment opportunities once in the country, New ... Read more