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Moving to Spain – Retirement

So, you are moving to Spain!

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.

Where The World Wants To Retire 

Where The World Wants To Retire To The Most

  Conducted by money.co.uk, the research analysed how often retirees worldwide are searching on Google to retire to particular countries overseas, and it’s France that tops the retirement wish lists of 20 countries – more than anywhere else worldwide. France is followed by Canada and Argentina, while Spain comes in at number six.     …

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UK pensions

How Will Your UK Pension Be Taxed If You Move To Europe?

  Many Britons have been putting their retirement plans to sunny southern Europe on hold for two or more years while the UK extracts itself from the EU.  Covid lockdowns mean the opportunities to sell a UK home and buy a property in Europe have been limited.  The ending of travel restrictions will release pent-up…

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Retire abroad

Tips For Those That Want To Retire Abroad

  Retiring might sound like an amazing idea as you go to work every day. Yet, once the reality kicks in, you may wonder how to keep busy during retirement. One answer to enhancing this golden period of your life could be to move abroad and live a life in the sun. How easy it…

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Prepared For Retirement

Spain Is Where Citizens Are Most Prepared For Retirement

  A new study by Audley Villages reveals the city in which people are most prepared for retirement. By looking into a variety of metrics, including retirement age, government pension initiatives and health grade of the 37 OECD countries and capital cities, the luxury retirement village developer reveals how retirement planning varies around the world.    …

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Inheriting Spanish Property

Guide To Inheriting Spanish Property

    Inheriting Spanish property follows very different rules and procedures to those people may be familiar with in the UK.  Here Alex Radford of My Lawyer in Spain guides you through the process.       Written by Alex Radford of My Lawyer In Spain   Step 1: find out whether there is a…

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Britons in the EU

Four Things Brexit Has Changed For Britons In The EU

  After four and a half years of uncertainty, negotiations and false starts since the 2016 Brexit referendum, the UK has now fully left the EU. A trade deal agreed at the eleventh hour offered very little time for people and businesses to digest how things will work for Britons in the EU from 2021. …

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Move or retire to Spain

Can I Still Move Or Retire To Spain?

So with the Brexit transition period ended on 31st December, what are the chances of being able to move or retire to Spain in 2021?  Is it too late to take advantage of the existing rights as a citizen of an EU member country?   Written by Nigel Ayres, CEO of Expat Network   Spain…

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costa blanca

Why Should You Retire To The Costa Blanca?

The Costa Blanca is one of the most popular regions for British expats retiring to Spain.  It has a number of resorts that are popular with British retirees and not too overwhelmed by holidaymakers.  Which are the most popular and what are their attractions? The Costa Blanca is extremely popular with people planning to retire…

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cost of living

Cost Of Living While Retiring Abroad

A lower cost of living is one of the factors when people consider retiring abroad.   There are many countries where the cost of living is lower than in the UK, but the decision is always about having a lower cost to live the life that you want to live rather than finding the cheapest place…

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retirement abroad

Top Ten Tips To Settle Into Retirement Abroad

Settling in to living abroad can be a challenge at any time, but if you are also getting used to retirement after a long and active career, it can be even more difficult to achieve.  Knowing what to expect can help to manage the transition and here we give our top ten tips to settling…

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