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UK expat retirement strategies being wrecked by low pension payments
A successful expat retirement strategy often depends on a satisfactory pension income topped up by capital released via the sale of the home country property.
Even although capital appreciation on property purchase is almost inevitable nowadays, monthly income from a state and/or private pension is crucial in the provision of funds...
New Zealand state school extras hit expat families on average salaries
Expat families heading for New Zealand need to calculate their finances carefully and include the high cost of state education extras.
New Zealand’s state high schools enjoy an overall excellent reputation for their quality of education, but parents need to be able to afford extras considered by the school as essential for students....
Expat IFA businesses in the Caymans in for a shock
The Cayman Islands are now heading for an EU blacklist after a failure to stem tax abuse.
Both the British Virgin Islands and the Caymans were grey-listed last year due to companies claiming tax advantages although they had little or no economic presence on the islands. As a result of failures to address the situation, the EU has now...
Brit expats in Spain urged to come clean on assets
British expats living in Spain are being urged to comply with new tax rules by March 31st.
As with tax requirements all across the world, the new Spanish regulations seem confusing but must be followed. Basically, all Spanish tax residents including expatriates who own overseas assets totalling more than €50,000 will need to comply. For...
Tips on Singapore’s living costs for new expat professionals
Given that Singapore always seems to feature high in the many cost of living surveys, is your reassignment paying enough?
Singapore’s reputation as an extremely expensive destination for expat professionals is well deserved, but it has to be said the city-state as a destination is hard to beat for its uniqueness and diversity. It’s...
Cyprus real estate Golden Visas slammed by EU corruption watchdog
EU warns Cyprus over corruption, money laundering and crime risks due to golden visas.
Although the Cypriot version of the controversial golden visa scheme has seen huge amounts of cash arriving on the island, the EU’s MONEYVAL watchdog is claiming links between luxury real estate purchases and money laundering or worse are a risk too...
Baniyas district now a favourite with expats in Abu Dhabi
If you’re about to relocate to Abu Dhabi and are looking for a home in an affordable, peaceful neighbourhood, Baniyas is a good choice.
Although postings to the Gulf States are considered by many expats as the path to riches and an upscale lifestyle, those who’re not quite as fortunate as regards mega-salaries can still live in...
Steps to take before committing to your dream retirement haven
Nowadays, retiring overseas isn’t just for professionals used to living outside their home country, it’s for any individual or couple who enjoy new, positive experiences.
Many believe Americans were the first to embrace overseas retirement as a must rather than an option, but Brits and a good number of older citizens of European states...
Chapala and its charms could be the answer for Brit retirees
British expats could well consider Mexico as the perfect retirement destination.
Perennially popular with expat retirees from the USA due to its short flight times back to the home country, Mexico also has a lot to offer for expats from Europe and especially the UK. Low on stress and costs and high on community, activities and great...
British expat couple in Spain win case against Rothschilds Bank
A British retiree couple in Spain have won their case against a major international bank, meaning they can keep their dream home in Benalmadena.
In a familiar-sounding scam, British pensioners Marion and Barry Joyce were about to lose the life savings they’d invested in their Costa del Sol dream home as well as the house itself. The...
