Useful websites for those moving overseas and living abroad
The Internet may well become your new best friend when going through the process of buying property abroad, moving overseas and settling into living abroad. Below are just a few of the multitude of websites which can help you make the most of your new life after buying property abroad.
Online guides to living abroad
www.britishexpats.com - Website for Brits abroad with information on various ex-pat communities living abroad.
www.expatfocus.com: Website with extensive resources for expats, plus lively forums.
www.shelteroffshore.com - News about property abroad for people living abroad.
www.britishclubworldwide.com - News, humour and features for homesick Brits who have bought property abroad.
www.direct.gov.uk/BritonsLivingAbroad/fs/en - Government website offering advice for those moving overseas.
www.helpiammoving.com/moving_overseas/index.php - Advice and checklist for those moving overseas.
www.giveyourselfabreak.com -- Resources for people wanting to break free of the rat race and create a more flexible and portable working life which can be run from anywhere - from your garden or your property abroad.
Miscellaneous resources for Brits living abroad
www.expats-shoppingarcade.com - Online shopping resource enabling ex-pats to buy their favourite products whilst living abroad.
www.expatessentials.co.uk -- Home delivery shopping outlet for over 8000 British brand foods and housecare products.
www.who.int -- World Health Organisationīs website giving up to date country-specific advice for travellers and expats living abroad.
www.fco.gov.uk -- Website of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office giving country-specific advice on British government diplomatic policy. Also provides up to date travel advice for expats living abroad on legal, safety and security issues.
www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/index.htm -- Follow the link to Pets Travel Scheme for detailed explanation of the PETS passport which allows pets living abroad to return to the UK without the need for quarantine.
Legal help for buying property and moving overseas www.lawoverseas.com - John Howell & Co. Specialists in European law with over 25 years experience and bilingual solicitors.
www.blevinsfranks.com - Mortgage and tax specialists for buyers of property abroad.
www.villarenters.com - Management and letting service for your property abroad.
www.moneycorp.com - Provides currency services for private and corporate clients.
Removal companies for moving abroad www.whiteandcompany.com - Removals firm who pack, ship and deliver to your property abroad.
www.farrerandfenwick.co.uk - UK-based removals and storage company with an International presence and years experience of helping people moving overseas.
www.moggies.co.uk/services/pet_move.html - Links to companies helping your pet get to your property abroad.
Events and exhibitions for those moving overseas and living abroad www.aplaceinthesunlive.com - Company which regularly hosts events and exhibitions across the country highlighting property abroad.
www.propertyinvestor.co.uk -- Series of trade exhibitions aimed at investors - both first-time and experienced - looking for property abroad and in the UK.
www.internationalpropertyshow.com -- Exhibition associated with the Daily Mail newspaper featuring agents and developers from around the world.
www.homesoverseas.co.uk - A Magazine which holds regular seminars to help people thinking of buying property abroad, moving overseas and living abroad.
