Portuguese government plans to scrap the Non-Habitual Residency scheme
The non-habitual residency scheme is a popular residency option for those wishing to live in Portugal. It allows international residents an opportunity to pay a lower, flat tax rate on their Portuguese income and no tax on foreign income, including pensions.Read more...
Will Spain hang on to its light evenings?
Spain looks likely to move its time zone to align with Portugal and the UK.Read more...
Your new, healthy lifestyle in Spain
Spanish hospitals are world leaders in early diagnosis and curing cancer. But with many cancers avoidable by lifestyle changes, moving to Spain could be the healthiest thing you ever do.Read more...
Living in Malta
Malta is one of the most popular places in the world for British expats and retirees. Find out why.Read more...
Tourism + low prices = investment potential
If you’re looking where to invest in overseas property this year, here are the hottest picks.Read more...
Five movies that capture the glory of Canada
It’s Oscar season! But while the US celebrates tinsel-town, what are the quintessentially Canadian movies that show what life here is really like?Read more...
Canadian Etiquette: A guide for new arrivals
Arriving in a new country is a bit like spending your first Christmas with new in-laws. Don’t be rude about the furniture, get grandma on your side, smile a lot! Fortunately in Canada you will find the etiquette to be similar to the UK, or perhaps even friendlier.Read more...
Getting your home renovation done safely
New rules being implemented in April are designed to make it easier to find a qualified and trustworthy tradesman for all your home renovations.Read more...
Visitors flood back to France and its cuisine
Forget the feeble attempts of terrorists to sew doubt and fear, France is still the land of the friendly welcome and the gorgeous, wonderful, stunning cuisine. The best things in French life don’t always come cheap though!Read more...
Portuguese unemployment falls as economy rises
GDP up, unemployment down, record tourist numbers, the data suggests the country is finally turning the corner.Read more...
Italy and the UK promise close ties after Brexit
Prime ministers, ambassadors, military chiefs and even rugby teams from Italy and the UK have been meeting this month and finding they have interests and principles in common. It all looks good for close ties between Italy and the UK after Brexit.Read more...