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Hated 15 year expat disenfranchisement rule to finally be scrapped
Whilst it’s too little, too late for British expats desperate to prevent Brexit, the long-overdue scrapping of the disenfranchisement rule will at least allow them to have a say in the UK’s general elections.
Boris Johnson’s news came via a letter to 20-year passionate campaigner against the rule Harry Shindler, who’s now 99 years...
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...
Is Thailand still an inexpensive expat retiree destination?
What’s the true cost of retirement in Thailand?
For several decades, Thailand has been the retirement dream of would-be expats from a good number of world countries including the USA and the UK. The Southeast Asian country was celebrated as being a seriously cheap destination for Westerners looking to live an uncomplicated life with...
Brit High Commission replies to UK expats on Cyprus
Expats on Cyprus finally get a reply to their FAQs from the British High Commission.
Provided nothing changes in the meantime, British expats on Cyprus now have clarity on some of their most relevant post-Brexit questions. The most important issue for many was the time limit on residency applications, with the deadline now the end of this...
When relocation ends an expat marriage, where to divorce?
Where’s the best domicile to divorce once expatriation has taken its toll?
Given the strain of expatriation on shaky marriages, it’s no surprise that a good number of expat relationships end in divorce, but how and where to break the bond can be a tricky decision. For British expat couples in Singapore, there's a choice between the...
Best of British and tropical weather attract UK expat retirees
For would-be British expats looking for an island in the sun as well as a degree of familiarity, the selection below may contain your dream destination.
For many British expats, the traditional home comforts of their native land are too precious to miss, a fact which explains the wide selection of online grocery stores stocking everything...
Learning Spanish should be a priority for Brit expats
If you’re one of the many who’re now exacerbating their departure from the UK for a new expat life in Spain, learning Spanish is a priority.
Many would-be British expats believe they don’t need to be fluent in the local language as they’ll be living within an existing expat community and rarely mixing with local people. However,...
Advice for Brit expat drivers during the Brexit transition period
For established British expats and would-be new arrivals, the Brexit effect on driving in the EU needs to be understood.
Firstly, almost everyone now knows that, until December 31 this year, everything as regards freedom of movement, healthcare and so on is still mostly set in tablets of stone. After that, it’s anyone’s guess what the...
British students and younger expats facing a Brexit-induced citizenship dilemma
British expats living and working in the Netherlands are now unsure over the prospect of business post-Brexit.
A new wave of Brexit-related uncertainty has overtaken both British expats now working in the Netherlands and those planning to leave the UK for Dutch cities in the near future. The issue is the total lack of clarity as regards...
Relocating expats warned about most risky coronavirus destinations
The rise of coronavirus infections over the past few weeks could pose a threat to expats about to leave their home country for a new job overseas.
As victims of the fast-spreading Wuhan coronavirus continue to be identified in new countries, expats about to relocate, retire or leave to work overseas are being warned the worst is yet to...
