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Moving to Spain – Retirement

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Whether you are emigrating, taking a short term assignment or joining family in Spain we have put together the information you will need to make your move a smooth one.

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Join Research Into The Life Of British Retired Expats In Alicante

Raquel Gil Monllor is a pre-doctoral researcher at the University Institute of Tourism Research at the University of Alicante. Her doctoral thesis explores the experiences of the British retired population living in the province of Alicante, paying special attention to how they experience social integration and adaptation after Brexit. This fieldwork seeks to provide useful…

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UK Expats Hit With 407% State Pension Top-Up Increase

International health insurance specialists at William Russell are urging expats to familarise themselves with upcoming changes to claiming their state pension and the price of voluntary contributions while overseas.   Here are the changes coming into effect in April. Key changes: Sharp rise in voluntary contributions: Until now, retirees living abroad have been able to make…

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How To Retire Abroad To Spain With Financial Peace Of Mind

Anyone recently retired or approaching retirement is entering a new and exciting phase in life. While some worry retirement will be boring, many embrace the freedom it offers.  Spain certainly offers a beneficial lifestyle for retirees. But long-term financial security is crucial to help you enjoy your retirement years.  Retire abroad to Spain with financial…

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Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa: A Good Option For Those Retiring To Spain

Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa allows non-EU citizens to live in Spain provided they are able to support themselves financially.  It is used by those planning to retire to Spain and is an option for British retirees and other people who do not plan to work in Spain now that the UK is no longer a member…

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Retiring Abroad

Financial Planning When Retiring Abroad

When retiring to Europe what are the options for funding the move, how do you  arrange to receive your state pension and transfer your private pension(s) while abroad.  What are the financial issues that need to be considered before you make the move? Jason Porter of Blevins Franks takes you through the key financial issues…

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Expats – Plan Your Retirement Abroad

Many expats having spent a proportion or all of their career abroad get used to a different climate and lifestyle and do not feel drawn back to their home country when considering their retirement.  There are many options for retiring and it is a very personal decision on where to retire.  For some retiring where…

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How To Claim The UK State Pension Abroad

You can continue to claim your State Pension when you decide to retire abroad, provided you have paid enough UK National Insurance contributions to qualify.  If you have not yet started receiving your pension you can get a State Pension statement to tell you how much State Pension you may get In order to claim your pension…

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Accessing Healthcare When You Retire Abroad

Retiring abroad is a major decision and one of the key issues if we are to get the best out of life in retirement wherever we are is access to good quality healthcare.  The accessibility of healthcare should be one of the key factors in the decision on where to retire. There can be a…

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Inheritance Trusts: Inheritance Tax In Spain

A trust is a legal arrangement used in countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom, but it is not recognised in Spain. Here AGM Abogados explain the issues around the use of trusts and inheritance tax in Spain. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Dimitrichka Nedelcheva Anghelova, Tax and Fiscal Lawyer. AGM…

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The Best Places To Live Or Retire In Spain

Having made the decision to move to Spain what will determine which region you choose to live in? Here we set out the attractions of some of the most popular locations to retire, take up a new lifestyle working for yourself as a digital nomad or by using your trade or profession. The capital city…

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