The Eurozone’s debt crisis might be causing anxiety amongst British expats and homeowners with money in certain European banks, however it’s a different story in Turkey where it’s not unfeasible to live off the interest your local bank pays you. A number of Turkish banks offer high interest savings accounts which currently pay 10-11.5 per [...]
Each year around 250,000 people emigrate to Canada. Why? Well many go in search of a favourable work/life balance, others go to further their careers and jet off to be reunited with family or loved ones. Whatever the reason, Canada is a hugely popular destination for many British expats. We chatted to Stewart of the [...]
British people decide to move abroad for a variety of reasons, with a desire to spend their retirement in a warmer, more laidback environment a popular one. However, too often people looking for a new home in the sun get carried away by the excitement of it all and start to think with their [...]
With the expansion of Gazipasa airport, near Turkey’s Mediterranean resort of Alanya, pretty much complete, it will come as no surprise that an increasing number of international carriers are applying to land there in 2012. More flights jetting in from all across Europe means that the region will become more accessible to a number of [...]
British couple Ruth and Lionel Mew saved nearly €1,000 just in fees by using a currency transfer specialist rather than their bank to repatriate money to the UK. When the Mews, from Chester, recently sold their home in Cyprus, they needed to send the €200,000 proceeds from their Cypriot bank to their UK bank, exchanging [...]
“That a pro bailout government has been elected in Greece should be welcome news for Brits who own property there.” Says Richard Way, Editor of The Overseas Guides Company (OGC) after the results of the recent landmark election were announced. “It’s likely the country will remain in the Eurozone, at least for the time being, [...]
While celebrities, such as Jimmy Carr, might employ clever accountants to help them - often controversially – save millions in tax, Brits moving abroad could be losing large amounts of money unnecessarily simply due to poor financial planning and being unaware of tax considerations. In some cases, expats may even be due reimbursements from HMRC [...]
Italy’s win over Germany at the Euro Championships on Thursday couldn’t have been more timely. As the Azzuri left the football pitch triumphant, Germany was yielding again to Italy, and other Mediterranean states, this time in the boardroom in Brussels and not over a trophy but the survival of the euro. EU nations have now [...]
Mallorca, long a popular holiday destination with Brits and Europeans, is in the process of gearing up for one of the world’s most famous luxury yacht sailing events – the annual Superyacht Cup. Now in its 16th year, the annual regatta draws hundreds of superyachts, as well as thousands of sailing fanatics, all keen [...]
Retiring overseas is becoming an ever more desirable option for those looking to settle somewhere where their money will go a long way. If you choose well you can relocate to somewhere that is rich in culture, has a fascinating history, friendly locals and perhaps most importantly, is very affordable. For a fraction of the [...]