How to claim Social Security payments when living abroad
Thinking about retiring abroad or spending long stretches outside the States? You can still receive your US Social Security. Here’s how to keep your payments arriving on time, avoid country restrictions, choose the right payout method and stay on the right side of tax...
How to get healthcare overseas – your guide to the S1 form
Planning to live in the EU or EEA? The S1 form could be your gateway to affordable healthcare – but only if you understand how it works. Healthcare might not be the most exciting part of your move abroad, but it’s one of the most important. Imagine settling into your...
20 best seaside resorts to buy a property in Europe in 2025
Beaches will never go out of fashion! So, as Europe spends its August at the seaside, we asked international estate agents and our own team of property finders, where are the hottest of the hotspots this summer? If you’re on holiday right now and are tempted to...
Buying a home on the Costa Brava – the smart buyer’s guide to Spain’s wild coast
The Costa Brava – literally “rugged coast” – is where golden beaches meet pine-scented hills, and pretty fishing villages mingle with cosmopolitan charm. It’s long been loved by Spanish families and overseas buyers alike for its year-round liveability, proximity to...