by Christopher Nye | Sep 10, 2026 | Emigration and Moving Abroad, Living Abroad and Retirement
For British retirees, one of the first practical questions after Brexit is simple: will my pension and other income actually be enough to let me live there? For thise potential retirees from the USA, Canada, Australia and other non-EU countries, the same rules now...
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by Christopher Nye | Aug 10, 2026 | Currency Exchange Explained, Living Abroad and Retirement
Retiring overseas on a UK pension? See how sterling exchange rates can affect your income in euros and how to manage regular pension transfers. We hear a lot about how much you need in your pension pot to enjoy a comfortable life in retirement. And we also get plenty...
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by Christopher Nye | Jul 22, 2026 | Emigration and Moving Abroad, Large Transfers and Investments, Living Abroad and Retirement
Andy Burnham has begun his premiership with a tax cut rather than a tax rise. From 1 October, the government will temporarily remove the 5% VAT charged on domestic electricity bills, reducing the annualised Ofgem price cap by around £45 for a typical household. The...
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by Christopher Nye | Jun 26, 2026 | Currency Exchange Explained, Living Abroad and Retirement, Working Abroad
Retiring abroad alone is not unusual. According to Your Overseas Home surveys, around 25% of people looking to retire abroad are going alone. What is different when you retire abroad as a single person is the financial margin for error. There may be no second pension...
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by Christopher Nye | Apr 13, 2026 | Living Abroad and Retirement
For many UK retirees, France has a timeless appeal. It’s not just the proximity or the convenience of a short flight or train journey – it’s the whole rhythm of life. Morning markets in village squares, long lunches that stretch into the afternoon, the quiet...
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by Christopher Nye | Feb 27, 2026 | Living Abroad and Retirement
Thinking of retiring abroad? If so, you may wish to know about the favourable tax schemes that some European countries have put in place to attract retirees. We take a look at the requirements for these and why they could your move overseas even more appealing. Taxes...
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