A major new piece of research* by AXA Global Healthcare has shed light on the impact that working on an international business assignment has upon mental health. Of the 500 international workers who were surveyed in seven different countries, just one-in-ten (10%) said that working abroad has had a negative impact on their mental health....

Are you worried? Are you feeling lonely? Do you work elsewhere and already miss your loved ones? You are not alone. People worry all the time; it is only human to worry. However, if not regulated, mild worrying can easily transition to chronic worrying and eventually cause panic disorder, anxiety, and depression, especially if you...

Becoming a digital nomad is an increasingly popular option and the pandemic has made many people digital nomads as they work from home even if they are unfamiliar with the term.  Here I share my experience of moving to Spain to take advantage of my ability to live as a digital nomad. Written by Nigel...

With more employees currently working from home due to the Covid-19 pandemic, workers are now more reliant on technology than ever before according to a recent report. The report explores how the use of technology was impacting employee well-being before the pandemic began and reveals how we can make adjustments to our relationship with digital...

Visa options: non-EU citizens, which from 2021 includes British citizens, must have an appropriate visa if they are to live in Spain.  Professional advice is advisable to ensure you obtain the visa that best meets your circumstances and gives you the best benefits.  Here we set out a summary of the main visa options. There...

As expats across the globe continue to be isolated in their homes, keeping up with physical fitness is quickly becoming an overwhelming concern, especially for those who are used to regularly visiting the gym and enjoy staying active. Exercise is not only important for physical fitness, however. Getting your heart pumping is also extremely beneficial...

Covid-19 is having an impact around the world, but as we sit in lockdown many consider their plans for the future.  With the agreement of Mortgage Direct we are publishing an article by Simon Staples which provides a surprising insight into the Spanish mortgage market during these difficult times where it is possible to move...

The UK’s exit from the European Union has prompted expats to review the way in which they manage their estates and hand down their property abroad. While the issue is shrouded with misconceptions, people are more alive now than ever to their options for succession planning. But it doesn’t stop there. Richard Bate, Partner at...

Learning a new language is something that can benefit you in many ways. Thanks to modern technology, more and more people are broadening their horizons by learning a new language. This ability to learn a new language online means you can now enhance your skills and knowledge, benefit from self-improvements, and even look at getting...

Located in Spain’s fourth most populous region (Valencia), Alicante offers visitors and new residents its own distinctive Mediterranean identity and a wonderfully diverse array of towns dotted around the province. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Annie Button Alicante province has the highest ratio of foreign residents of all Spanish provinces; around 450,000 people,...

Málaga is one of Europe’s most enchanting cultural hubs and this region of Spain is popular with foreign visitors as well as those looking for a new life in the sun. Annie Button sets out some of the attractions of the area, with its rich culture, culinary tradition and lifestyle. Written exclusively for Expat Network...

While family law may not be top of the UK legislative agenda, Emma Collins, partner and head of Weightmans’ private client team, argues that prenups have an increasingly crucial part to play in divorce proceedings as we enter a post-Brexit world. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Emma Collins, Partner at Weightmans Like so...