Guides - Expatra

Best Places to Retire Abroad From the UK – 2020

If you’re thinking about where you can put your feet up in perpetual sunshine and luxury, here is the list of the best places to retire abroad.

How To Buy A Property In Portugal

A step by step guide to buying a property in Portugal: what to expect and what should be done at each stage to avoid possible pitfalls.

Living In France – The Expat’s Guide

Our essential guide Moving to and Living in France will help you to plan your move, find a location and start your life in France

Living in Spain – The Expat’s Essential Guide

Essential information for anyone considering moving to and living in Spain: tips on planning your move, locations, cost of living, legalities, etc.

Renting A Property In France – All You Need To Know

The ins and outs of renting a property in France from searching for a property, to signing a contract, to tenant’s rights and how to protect them.

Leaving the UK? A Comprehensive Checklist For Retirees Moving Abroad

A moving abroad checklist: what you need to do before you leave the UK. Print out and tick off all those chores as you go along and get them done.

UK Pensions And Tax In Portugal

Your UK pensions in Portugal: what pension options you have and how to pay no income tax on your pension when you retire to Portugal

A Complete Guide To Buying A Property In France

A step-by-step purchasing process, due diligence when working with an estate agent, protecting your interests and receiving legal advice

Best Places To Live In Portugal For Retirees

The best places to live in Portugal: a detailed overview of Portugal’s most popular locations for expats starting from southern region of the Algarve and its towns and going up North all the way to Porto.

Healthcare In France For Expats

Accessing healthcare in France: what options you have, how to join French public health insurance scheme and how much it costs, top-up insurance, reimbursements, registering with your local health office, dental and optical care.

Using Gestorias In Spain To Help With Your Paperwork

Gestors in Spain: help with paperwork and local bureaucracy; how gestors can help, what’s the area of their competence and how to find them

Sorting Out A Car And Driving In Spain

Everything you need to know to drive a car in Spain: from registering your UK car in Spain, to buying a car in Spain, to driving regulations and car insurance.

Renting Property In Spain: The Ins And Outs Of The Spanish Rental Process

All you need to know to find your rental home in Spain: what to look out for, due diligence, tenancy agreements, your rights as a tenant, rental deposits, etc.

Banks In Spain: Bank Account Options For Expats

All about banks and bank accounts in Spain for expats: resident & non-resident options, online banking, how to apply, etc.

Health Insurance in Spain – The Expat’s Guide

How to access healthcare in Spain: your options, public and private health insurance,top-ups, registering with a GP, obtaining a health card, EHIC and S1 form, etc.

Spain Residency, Registration On A Padron, NIE And Other Paperwork

How to apply for Spanish residency, register with local authorities, obtain NIE in Spain: steps and documents you need for your application

Planning & Organising Removals to Spain

Removals to Spain – various options, their costs, pros and cons. Where to get quotes and how to choose your removals company, essential paperwork, shipping pets and many more

Taxes In Spain For Residents & Non-Residents

All about various taxes in Spain: rates, deadlines, reporting requirements, Spanish personal tax allowances and UK taxes for Spanish residents

The Essential Guide To Cost-Effective International Removals

Choose the most suitable international removals option while saving your time and money with our removals abroad guide

Living In Europe After Brexit: What You Need To Know

How your EU retirement can be affected by Brexit, what to do to secure your residency and country by country information and resources.