Internet Security: What Is It and How Expats Can Protect Themselves Online
In this digital era, reliance on the internet is increasing. The internet is becoming almost a necessity as people use it daily for work and personal tasks such as banking, shopping, communication, entertainment and more. Devices and gadgets are increasingly becoming smart using technology to connect over the internet. Internet security is key. ...
British Property Buyers Return To Europe After Brexit And Covid-19
A recent survey by Property Guides looked at whether British property buyers had been put off their plans to buy abroad by Brexit and Covid. The results show that the vast majority of them still planned to proceed with their purchase. The transition period for Brits to retire to European Union...
Things to Stop Doing If You Want a Longer Life
Whether you’re in your 20s or 30s, or in your 60s, 70s, or beyond, there are a number of things you may pledge to do to “slow down” your biological clock if you want a longer life. In fact, studies demonstrate that it’s never too late to start practicing healthful practices. ...
The Health Challenges Of The Expatriate Community
No matter where you reside, health should always be a top priority. For some communities, the elusive goal of optimal health is harder than for other populations. Expatriates live outside their native country and could have challenges with a language barrier as well as many other challenges that come from living in a new...
Best Ways To Stay Healthy When Living Abroad
There are many reasons that people choose to leave their homeland to move to another country such as jobs, marriage or simply because they preferred another lifestyle. If becoming an expat is in the near future for you, one of your considerations will be health and fitness. Here are some of the best ways...
Organising Your Retirement To Spain
Retirement abroad is increasingly popular with over one million British expats having their pension paid overseas and Spain is by far and away the most popular destination. The visa requirements for Brits have become more onerous now that the UK is no longer a member of the EU, but Spain is sure to remain a popular...
What Must A Foreigner Do To Live In Spain?
There are many foreigners who, attracted for different reasons, decide to emigrate and take up permanent residence in Spain. However, the process is laborious and there is a lot of paperwork that must be completed before this can be achieved. There are three fundamental steps that a foreigner wishing to reside in Spain must...
Top Tips For Managing Currency Risks When Retiring Abroad
Retiring to a life overseas, comes with many important considerations, not least of all how to manage the exchange and international transfer of your money, be it accumulated savings or ongoing income. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Tom Arnold of Currency Index There are various options open to you in terms of the...
How to Make Your Expat Home Feel Like Your Own
We’ve learned that being overwhelmed by the sense of unfamiliarity that surrounds you – particularly in your new expat home overseas – is one of the most prevalent causes of ‘homesickness.’ Your surroundings have changed dramatically, and you now feel out of place no matter where you go. As you...
Interest In Spanish And Portuguese Property At An All Time High
New data, released by overseas property portal Kyero.com, reports record increase in traffic with interest in Portuguese and Spanish property at an all time high during 2021. Kyero has seen rises in the volume of traffic for both countries against volumes in 2020 and against 2019. Kyero, which has over 870,000 European properties listed on...
Should You Keep Hold Of UK Investments In Spain?
Expatriates often keep UK investments like Premium Bonds, ISAs, savings accounts, shares and bonds, but are they suitable for Spain? Jason Porter of Blevins Franks explains. Written by Jason Porter of Blevins Franks However well we have settled into our new lives in Spain, most UK nationals living there...
UK Financial Advisers And EU-Resident Clients – 10 Key Questions To Ask
Are you a UK national living in an EU country such as France, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus or Malta? Or are you currently UK resident but planning to move to one of these countries in the next year or so? If the answer to either of these is yes, you should read this article from...