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nhs

Living Abroad – Can I Get Free NHS Healthcare When Visiting The UK?

One of our members who lives in The Philippines asked whether they could still access the services of the NHS as a British passport holder.  I have been living and working outside the UK for a number of years but plan to visit family in the UK and wanted to know whether I can make use...

millennials

Emigrating Is The New Norm For Millennials

Nearly two thirds of Millennials want to move abroad, and nearly half expect to move multiple times according to a study by Crown Relocations.  Improving quality of life tops the list of reasons for moving abroad and pragmatic issues top the list of concerns over emotional ones An increasing number of UK millennials are considering leaving the UK...

domestic politics

Expats In The UK Are Worried About Domestic Politics

Research conducted by Axa – Global Healthcare in the UK, France, UAE, Canada, China and Hong Kong shows that with Brexit looming expats living in the UK are more nervous about domestic politics than those in other major international countries.   Written for Expat Network by Axa – Global Healthcare New research reveals that...

health insurance

How Do You Secure Affordable Health Insurance?

Health insurance is getting costlier every year around the world as medical costs continue to rise. Finding healthcare that won’t cost an arm and a leg is at the forefront of many people’s minds, but experience has taught us that the cheapest plan is often too good to be true. Today, Pacific Prime explains what...

property market

UK Property Market Held Back By Brexit

The UK property market is being held back by the uncertainties over Brexit with London and the South East particularly impacted, but what is the picture around the country and what are the prospects going forward. The latest report from Nationwide shows that UK property market remains subdued with the political turmoil and uncertainties...

learning a language

The Benefits Of Learning A Language For The Expat Community

Learning a language is not always essential but it have a real positive impact on life as an expat and help you to settle in to your new life.  Peter Jenkins of Sun-hat Villas & Resorts sets out the benefits. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Peter Jenkins, Managing Director of Sun-hat Villas & Resorts...

expat mortgages

UK Expat Mortgages Are Easier To Find Than You Might Think

One of the key reasons many expats move abroad is to realise their dreams of living a better quality of life and gaining financial independence. By choosing to work in a low tax environment, expats willingly make a choice to live and work away in order to help realise not only their own dreams but...

coming home

Why Do Expats Fear Coming Home?

Living the expat dream is a lifestyle choice that many people would seize if they had the opportunity. The chance to experience different cultures, climates and lifestyles is a prospect too exciting to ignore, and with international travel and trade opening up employment opportunities across the globe, the global expat population is estimated to rise...

Expensive Cities

The Most Expensive Cities In The World

The Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2019 from the Economic Intelligence Unit ranks the most expensive cities in the world.  For the first time in its history three cities share the top spot as the most expensive city in the world.  Hong Kong and Paris join Singapore, the city that topped the rankings last year....

take a workation

Take A Workation – Enjoy A New City While You Work!

Is it time for you to take a Workation? Working remotely, or indeed living a life as a digital nomad, are growing trends. This way of life is open to everyone with a digital career, not just footloose young freelancers and avocado-obsessed influencers.  This is why your team – in fact all digital teams –...

no deal brexit

No-Deal Brexit Looms – What Is The Reality For British Expats?

No-deal Brexit – as Theresa May delays a decision once more, what is the reality behind the sensationalist headlines for British expats living or planning to live in Europe? Many have understandable concerns but are they justified? Over two and a half years after the referendum we are still left with all options open...

remote jobs

Popular Remote Jobs With Health Insurance For Expats

It’s the 21st century, and it’s all about freedom and making one’s dreams come true. And while work opportunities can take you to the other side of the globe, it might leave your spouse or significant other without much prospects in the location. Remote or freelance jobs in many cases are the answer, but, as...