April 2018 Emigrate News Archive
Archived Daily Emigrate UK News...
Expat volunteers needed in France after local Alzheimer?s support grows
A French charity supporting the victims of Alzheimer’s is calling for more expat volunteers in order to expand its work amongst British expat sufferers from the condition.
British volunteers are already working in the Dordogne and Normandy along with national charity Association France Alzheimer (AFA), with the focus on English-speaking...
Portugal Golden Visa investment scheme facing corruption accusations
The popular Portuguese Goldan Visa scheme aimed at wealthy investors needing second passports and citizenship is under attack for corruption.
European MP Ana Gomes led a surprise attack on the scheme earlier this week, accusing it of prostituting European citizenship and being open to organised crime and money-laundering. Gomes, also the...
How to avoid fake news and advertorials when researching your expat destination
For would-be expats looking for a new life, researching the right destination for their needs is essential.
Nowadays, emigration should be easier than ever before due to the internet with its multi-million pages of information on just about every country on the planet, including a few that potential expatriates didn’t even know existed....
Dubai needs affordable as well as expensive provisions for its residents
Dubai is arguably the top world destination for expat professionals looking for tax-free top salaries and a luxurious lifestyle to match, but the city in a desert is now one of the world’s most costly.
Ranked as the 20th most expensive world city, Dubai’s drain on even the highest salaries comes mainly due to the costs of renting...
Getting away from it all in rural France
Whilst a majority of would-be expats are happy to join an established expatriate community in their chosen country, others are feeling the call of the wild and searching for a rural retreat away from it all.
If you’re one of the second group, France could be the answer to your dreams of isolation in a rural setting. The country has a...
UK frozen pension victims still fighting for their rights
British would-be expats are again being warned to check whether their UK state pensions will be frozen once they’ve moved to their chosen country of retirement. ''
The ‘Frozen Pensions Scandal’ as it’s now known has been a thorn in the side of several UK governments over the years for its injustice and random application. Promises...
Duped UK expats in Spain win court case against fraudulent Danish banks
Two Danish mortgage providers have been savaged in a Spanish court for illegally operating and scamming British expats.
Financial institutions Nykredit and Sydbank, both providers of property re-mortgages to mostly British expats, have been savaged in a Spanish court for conduct which the judge described as ‘dishonest and irregular’....
Top tricks for saving money during your reassignment
Many newly arrived expats in unfamiliar destinations have a hard time adjusting to their adopted culture, but getting to grips with the reality of a different currency is a must-do if saving money is the goal.
No two countries’ currencies are identical – with the exception of the 17 EU member states who all use the euro – and...
Volunteering expats in Dubai now need permission to do good deeds
Expats heading to Dubai on reassignment are now prohibited from volunteering for community programmes and charity work unless they have official permission.
A strict new law introduced by Dubai’s ruler now forbid expats from volunteering for charity work and community programmes. The new legislation forces charities and community...
Brit retirees widening the search for the perfect later life haven
Once upon a time, anywhere south of the US/Mexican border was fair game as a dream destination for retirees from the USA and Canada, but nowadays Brits are discovering their formerly exclusive hideouts as well as other gems elsewhere in the world.
British would-be expat retirees are watching the doors close on all-time favourite European...
New Brexit vote campaign aims to unite anti-Brexit groups
Brit expat groups are supporting a new campaign for a Brexit deal vote.
At a London rally last Sunday, new campaign group People’s Vote revealed its intention to unite all anti-Brexit groups in order to force a new peoples’ referendum on the Brexit deal. The campaign is being supported by business leaders, celebrities and members of...
British expats warned to avoid cowboy builders in France
As in the rest of the expat world, newcomers to France as well as established expats needing home improvements are being regularly stitched up by cowboy builders.
Few expats, wherever in the world they’ve settled, manage to avoid at least one confrontation with a dodgy builder, often hailing from their own country of origin. Substandard...
Advice for UK expats in Poland on possible Brexit issues
Expats in Poland are being briefed on what steps to take in order to ensure their survival as residents in the country.
With just under a year before Brexit officially kicks in, British expats living and working in Poland are being urged to take steps to ensure their lives aren’t totally disrupted. They should realise that, without...
Reality versus the dream for expats in Thailand
Thailand’s reputation as an expat haven is traditionally based on the four S’s – sun, sea, sand and sex, but where there’s good there’s also bad.
For several decades, the so-called Land of Smiles has attracted expats from a selection of European states as well as the USA. Typical Thailand expats include middle-aged oil and gas...
How to plan your relocation to France
Moving from your country of birth to any overseas location is a stressful experience, no matter how keen you are to get there and get started.
Whilst France isn’t the other side of the planet, it’s still a foreign country with a foreign language, a foreign culture and a totally foreign outlook on life as it’s lived. Even the weather...
Netherlands offers one stop shop and tax relief to British firms and expat entrepreneurs
The Netherlands is ratcheting up its campaign to attract British businesses post Brexit.
A business-friendly climate, tax breaks and an English-speaking population are all being cited in an attempt by the Netherlands government to attract established British businesses and start-up entrepreneurs to its shores. With just under a year to go...
Women working overseas earn less than in their home countries
Relocating overseas might work wonders for your career, but can also result in financial drawbacks.
According to a recent survey, over 50 per cent of women working overseas are happy about their improved career prospects, but one third are earning less than they could in a similar job in the home country. However, the differential...
French university study aims to evaluate importance of UK expats
Limoges University researchers are beginning a two-year study on the relevance of British expats in the region as well as the effects of Brexit.
The aims of the research are to discover how the threat of Brexit is affecting UK expats with businesses in Nouvelle-Aquitaine as well expats in general and their role in the region’s economy....
Favourite English speaking expat hubs for those allergic to language learning
If you’re desperate to emigrate to somewhere warm and welcoming but don’t have a talent for learning a foreign language, there’s a good selection of English-speaking tropical islands to investigate.
Whether you’re looking for a permanent base or escaping from your home country’s miserable winters, there are several options as...
Living like a local on expat assignment in Singapore
As Singapore attracts ever more expat professionals to its clean, orderly ambience and vibrant economy, many are adjusting happily to their new lives without being forced to spend all their salaries.
On the face of it, new expat arrivals from other first world countries may have a hard time coming to terms with the high cost of living in...
How to make new friends in Panama
Due to its famous canal, Panama has been welcoming expats for many decades, with the present-day community totalling well over 300,000 mostly long-stay incomers.
Getting used to cultural differences, struggling with a new language and wondering what’s the best way to make new friends are hurdles all expats have to face when they move...
