by Christopher Nye | Nov 10, 2025 | Lifestyle, Working 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 Richard Way | Oct 23, 2025 | Lifestyle, Property rental
A second home overseas can be many things – an escape, an asset, an investment not just in your own family time and mental health, but in bricks and mortar too. But whether you plan to use your property for holidays, generate rental income, or both, clear intentions...
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by Julian Benson | May 29, 2025 | Lifestyle
For anyone trying to plan their finances – whether you’re sending money abroad, buying a holiday home or simply budgeting for the future – stability is everything. You want to know what to expect, so you can make smart choices. But right now, stability is in...
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by Julian Benson | Apr 17, 2025 | Lifestyle
It’s always harder to follow your own advice. At the end of this month, I’m heading to New York for a holiday. Sensible me knew I should buy dollars in advance, rather than waiting until the last minute. But, as it turns out, finding the “right time” to exchange...
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by Julian Benson | Feb 15, 2025 | Currency 101, Lifestyle, Property News
Half term is upon us. Suitcases are being hauled out of cupboards, car boots being loaded, guide books consulted, passports checked and holiday cash ordered. (Hopefully you didn’t leave this last item too late and end up paying over the odds at your high street...
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by Christopher Nye | Dec 16, 2024 | Lifestyle, Property News, Property rental
It’s skiing season! If you want to spend more than a week on the slopes, buying a ski property offers an exciting investment and many years of fun. Ski property, or mountain property if you prefer, remains one of the most exciting overseas property investments one can...
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