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Moving Abroad During A Recession

Friday, December 2nd, 2011

According to a recent survey by Skyscanner, 9 in 10 Britons would consider leaving the UK for a better life abroad. The current recession in the UK and a positive perception of other countries (even including ones hit hard by the economic recession like the USA and Spain) are the main reasons for emigration. While other countries might look attractive after spending a holiday there for example, the reality can be slightly more complex than an endlessly sunny climate, abundant free time ... Read more

How to spend a Sunday afternoon in Madrid

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

This month Madrid, the capital of Spain gets our 'how to spend a Sunday afternoon...' treatment. If you're thinking of heading to the Spanish capital anytime soon, read ahead to get our tips of where to visit and what to do. 1. Sample some fine Spanish wine Spanish wine is famous through the world and the capital city is one of the best places to sample some of Spain's most delicious fermented grapes. Outside of the city there are hundreds of amazing vineyards, ... Read more

Moving Abroad With Pets – What You Need To Know

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

As a nation, us Brits love our pets, almost as much as we love cups of tea and Coronation Street. So it will come as no surprise that when a lot of us move abroad we often take our pets with us. Moving animals to other countries is much harder than it is to move people to other parts of the world though. First you have to get them there, then usually you have to put your animals through quarantine when ... Read more

Tips For Arranging a Mortgage Abroad

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

Many people in the UK are seeking a better life abroad, whether it be in Europe, Australia, the USA or somewhere like South Africa. These people are drawn to better climates, a better standard of living, more job opportunities, richer cultures or simply a nice place to retire. Some lucky people who are looking to move abroad (particularly retirees) will have savings, or possibly a mortgage free home to sell and use the cash to buy a home abroad outright. Others though, ... Read more

Top Locations To Move To In France (Updated 2022)

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

France has traditionally been one of the most popular destinations among British expats, and the country is renowned for its cultural riches, beautiful landscapes, historical towns and cities and abundance of stunning beaches. While culturally different from the UK in many respects, France can be a perfect expat destination. If you’re moving to France, we’ve collected some of the most popular regions to help you choose the best area to move to. Paris One of the world’s most legendary cities, Paris offers an almost unparalleled variety ... Read more