Who would have thought that expats were such an adventurous bunch? Well, a recent survey conducted by an international medical insurer has revealed that expats like nothing more than getting their blood pumping with an extreme sport or two. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Although in no way suggesting that all expats like [...]
The idea has received backing from technological giants Google and Microsoft who believe that providing people with the ability to browse the internet and make free phone calls via the internet will be hugely beneficial to the whole population – especially lower income families. When the American Government lifted restrictions on a limited number of [...]
Under current law, any British citizen who has lived outside of the country for 15 years automatically loses their right to vote in general elections... Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Unsurprisingly, this issue repeatedly sparks outrage amongst expats who firmly believe they should retain the right to have their say on the running [...]
It may just be pre-election tittle tattle but rumours are rife in Italy that the hugely unpopular property tax ‘IMU’ is set to be scrapped. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Current Prime Minister, Mario Monti has reportedly declared that if re-elected he will alter the levy imposed by his cash-strapped government which saw [...]
At the start of this year, new tax laws on assets and income came into force in Spain. Although primarily aimed at the Spanish population – expats who have become Spanish residents will also be affected. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Why the new laws? For many years Spain has had a problem [...]
If you are considering moving to the US or investing in property over there – Miami may well be the place for you if the latest figures from the Miami Association of Realtors are anything to go by. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Statistics show that the city has one of the most [...]
Many British expats living around the world believe they would benefit from better representation in British Government, and given many are still paying tax in the UK in some way or other, they arguably deserve a voice in the country that spends their money. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company A petition calling for [...]
BuyAssociation, the award-winning property media expert, has teamed up with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to produce an online video guide to buying property abroad. Article written by BuyAssociation The video outlines key information that people need to know before buying a home overseas. FCO staff join industry experts, from estate agents and overseas [...]
Home-owners in Greece concerned about the legality of their property will welcome the news that the amnesty for registering any illegal structures or buildings in Greece has been extended until the end of May 2013. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Owners of Greek property that are in breach of planning regulations have the [...]
In a recent announcement from the Canadian government, the terms of an exciting new immigration programme were outlined which could open doors to those who had previously been finding the process rather tricky… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company The ‘start-up’ visa programme is targeting a select group of people from around the world [...]