Expats Throughout the World Face Higher Rental Prices

Rental costs in cities throughout the world are on the rise again as expat executives increase demand for rental properties. New research by residential and commercial property consultants Knight Frank indicates that many major cities throughout t...

British Locate System Axed in Favor of Twitter

An online database that was designed to help British expatriates living overseas during a crisis has been axed in favor of social media channels. The Locate System, which was previously run by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has been und...

Ecuador Voted the Best Retirement Destination in the World

Ecuador, a small country that is situated in the north-west of South America, has been named the best retirement destination in the world in a recent survey as a result of the country’s low cost of living, high quality lifestyle, accessible healthc...

UK Pensions Axed for Overseas Expat Spouses

The UK government announced this week that the spouses of UK pensioners living abroad will no longer be entitled to a British state pension on the back of their spouse’s work history. The Pensions Bill, which was announced as part of the Queenâ€...

Three Tax Benefits of Living Abroad for U.S. Citizens

The press is increasingly reporting tales of expatriates who are relinquishing their US citizenship in a bid to avoid onerous tax reporting requirements and liabilities. However, it is a little-known fact that living abroad can actually allow US citi...