by Christopher Nye | Sep 15, 2026 | Living Abroad and Retirement
British retirees living in some of Europe’s most popular destinations will see their UK State Pension rise by £488, faster than local prices next year, according to the latest earnings figures and European Commission forecasts. However, there could be a sting in the...
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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 convenience of being a short flight or train journey from home. It’s the rhythm of everyday life – village markets, long lunches, familiar faces at the local boulangerie and the...
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