by Christopher Nye | Nov 10, 2025 | Emigration and Moving Abroad
Two new controls at most European Union (EU) borders, EES and ETIAS, come into force in 2026. Indeed one has already started in some areas and on your next trip to Spain, France, Portugal, Italy and elsewhere in the Schengen Area, you will probably be signed up to...
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by Christopher Nye | Oct 31, 2025 | Emigration and Moving Abroad
A ‘golden visa’, whereby you acquire legal residency in a country by making an investment, has been a lifeline for many British nationals post-Brexit, as well as other non-EU nationals looking to live and even work in European countries. But it can also be...
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by Christopher Nye | Sep 19, 2025 | Buying Property Abroad
Buying off-plan property overseas, where buyers pay in stages as a property is built, is increasingly popular. In its reader survey Your Overseas Home found that a fifth of buyers in Spain and Portugal were keen, while another 30% or so would consider it. However,...
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by Christopher Nye | Aug 29, 2025 | Living Abroad and Retirement
British retirees who have made the move to Spain, France, Italy or Portugal (and even the USA) are reaping a financial windfall that few could have predicted just a few years ago. Those receiving their triple lock pension overseas have seen their incomes rising...
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by Christopher Nye | Aug 19, 2025 | Buying Property Abroad
Buying a property overseas is an exciting prospect, whether it’s a holiday home, a retirement retreat, or a permanent move. But the process isn’t the same as in the UK, and there are pitfalls that could cost you dearly if you’re not prepared. From legal quirks to...
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