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...
What Happens To NHS If Expats Return to UK?
The NHS could face a bill of almost half a billion pounds if retired British people currently living in other EU countries decide to return to the UK in the event that their right to healthcare in those countries is withdrawn after Brexit. This figure could be substantially higher if the NHS has to pay...
A Guide To Spain’s Non-Lucrative Visa
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 other people who do not plan to work in Spain. You have to become tax resident in Spain and it can be renewed for up to...
A Power Of Attorney Could Protect Your Overseas Property Purchase
Overseas property expert, Simon Conn, has reached out to his peers to comment on the importance of a Power of Attorney when protecting property and assets abroad, especially with Covid-19 ever present. Written by Simon Conn of Simon Conn Overseas Property and Finance With Brexit looming and the UK in its second official lockdown,...
Can a UK-based adviser continue to support you from 2021?
The UK has left the EU and as there has not been an agreement on services the UK is no longer subject to EU financial regulation and as this has had an impact on British residents living in the EU. In this article from Blevins Franks they look at the implications for British citizens who...
Tax Implications Expats With Property In Spain Should Consider In A Post-Brexit World
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...
Motivations And Concerns When Planning Retirement Abroad
Expat Network has carried out a survey into the plans of those considering retiring abroad as well as the experiences of those who have already retired abroad. What are the main motivations for their decision to retire abroad, how are they financing it and what do they plan to do about property? One in three...
Where To Buy A Property Abroad In 2020
What are the prospects for the international property market in 2020. Simon Conn has been an international mortgage broker for 40 years and sets out his view on which are the best places to buy in 2020. Written for Expat Network by Simon Conn In 2019 Simon Conn had a steady number of enquiries...
What To Look For When Buying A Spanish Villa
Are you looking to buy property in Spain? Whether you’re an expat resident, a regular visitor or a holiday landlord, owning a Spanish villa can be a huge asset. And before you say ‘but Brexit’, let’s just explain for the avoidance of doubt that the Spanish property market has always been popular with British (and...
Brexit Effect Leads To Buy To Let Bargains For Expats Says Broker
Is now the time for expats to take advantage of their buying power to purchase UK buy to let property? Broker, Offshore Online, believe that it is with prices rising slowly due to Brexit uncertainty and rates available to expats offering good value. Look carefully and the UK buy to let market should have...
Prenups Should Be The Way Forward For Expats
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...
Do Expats Need Private Health Insurance?
When living or working abroad one of the major issues to be addressed is how to access good quality healthcare. In many countries you can access the state healthcare system if you are a resident of that country, but there may be conditions before you qualify. Whenever you travel abroad you need to consider how...