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Canada Ranks First in Expat Quality of Life Survey

Friday, March 30th, 2012

If you are thinking of moving overseas, but haven't yet decided on your final destination, moving to Canada could be a great choice, as it offers excellent living standards, even in the current global economic climate. Canada has topped the latest Quality of Life Index of Natwest International Personal Banking for the third year running. According to Natwest's survey, Canada is number one for quality of life and expats have mentioned the multicultural society, the Canadian health care system, Canada's human rights ... Read more

Top Green Expat Cities

Friday, March 30th, 2012

If living in an environmentally friendly city, with low pollution levels, abundant green spaces, pristine natural environments, good public transport and progressive environmental policies are important factors for you when moving abroad, here's Britannia's list of top green expat destinations. These factors will also generally have an effect on quality of life and will contribute to a more relaxed lifestyle, so if you are looking for these when moving abroad, our list could be just as interesting for you. 1. Copenhagen, Denmark Copenhagen ... Read more

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