News Archive: retirement

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03, 2012 February:

Expats miss Britain's countryside even more than its sense of humour

The British countryside is the thing most expats miss about home - followed by the country's sense of humour and pubs, a new survey claims.

13, 2012 January:

Panama 'a top destination for retirees'

Panama has been named among the most desirable destinations for people to retire to by a new study.

09, 2012 January:

2 million Brits to retire in 2012

In 2012 there will be a 22% rise in people reaching retirement age in the UK, an increase of over 2 million people compared to 2011 according to the Department for Work and Pensions.

03, 2012 January:

US unprepared to house wave of gay retirees

At age 62, Donald Carter knows his arthritis and other age-related infirmities will not allow him to live indefinitely in his third-floor walk-up apartment in Philadelphia.

16, 2011 December:

Quality of life is most important for expats when they retire, survey shows

The key to expat retiree happiness is a good quality of life, good weather and a low cost of living, according to an international survey.

15, 2011 December:

Changes to QROPS to be introduced in April 2012

The UK government has revealed a series of new measures to highlight any potential abuse of the QROPS (qualifying recognised overseas pension scheme) system which allows pension savers to transfer their pension schemes overseas.

14, 2011 December:

Surveys find France is favourite for expats

France has again beaten Spain to be named the top European destination of choice for Britons leaving the UK to live permanently abroad and it is also liked for its food and shopping, surveys reveal.

08, 2011 December:

France named top country for expats raising children

France, the Netherlands and Australia are the top countries in the world for expats raising children but expats often have to choose between financial gain and child friendly locations, research shows.

22, 2011 November:

EU launches new information portal for newcomers

The European Union has launched its new Immigration Portal which provides hands on information for people who want to move to the region.

09, 2011 November:

Kiwi expats are 'untapped' investment source

A new study claims that encouraging expat New Zealanders to invest in their home country is the best way to 'achieve improved prosperity'.

12, 2011 October:

Adopting retirement visa scheme would boost Florida market, say realtors

Florida’s property professionals believe that passing a retirement visa programme for overseas real estate buyers could generate 300,000 new jobs as well as bring new money into the Sunshine state’s housing market.

10, 2011 October:

The Secret Pension Revolution (what the big boys don't want you to hear....!)

Traditional Pension holders are waking up to the fact that the pension industry makes money out of them whether their pension makes them money or not. Could SIPP's (Self Invested Personal Pensions), be the answer to lower costs and higher returns?

05, 2011 October:

Campaign to unlock frozen expat pensions increasing

Campaign groups in the UK are increasing their work to try to persuade the government to unlock frozen pensions for expat Brits around the world.

29, 2011 September:

Australia announces pension reforms

Changes to Australia's pension rules could have a big impact on British expats living in the country.

23, 2011 September:

Expat businesswomen urged to plan for retirement

Expat businesswomen should look to the long term to secure their finances for retirement as moving to different countries and working on short contracts can play havoc with their future security, it is claimed.

25, 2011 August:

Spain again tops overseas retirement hotspots

Spain is the number one retirement destination for British expats, followed by Australia, the United States, France and then Ireland, new research shows.

17, 2011 August:

Older people choosing to sell and rent

A growing number of older people are retiring from paying their mortgages and instead choosing to rent, claims new research out today.

12, 2011 August:

One in eight rely on property as a pension

More retirement savers relying in property rather than pensions, according to new figures.

11, 2011 August:

Expats warned over pensions shortfall

British expats working internationally, especially those on short contracts, should be wary of falling into the trap whereby they create a shortfall in their pensions contributions, warns international financial planning group Guardian Wealth Management (GWM).

04, 2011 August:

Over 65s have property wealth of £752bn

Homeowners aged 65 plus own a total of £752.1bn in property wealth, according to research from Key Retirement Solutions.

03, 2011 August:

Expats speak out: does working abroad boost your career?

A new poll has found over three-quarters of women who work abroad believe that doing so has improved their career prospects.

26, 2011 July:

Brit expats to benefit from new tax reforms

New UK treasury reforms could see retirees who live and own property abroad able to spend up to a third of their time back home each year without paying any tax.

08, 2011 June:

Just over half of UK saves enough for pension

Pension income expectations have dropped in the past two years and just over half of the people in Britain are saving enough to fulfil their pension targets, a study by Scottish Widows showed.

09, 2011 May:

The 10 best places to retire overseas

Forget the rat race – buying abroad offers bargain properties and the living is easy, says Christopher Middleton.

25, 2011 March:

Fargo tops Miami in Forbes retirement destination list

The snowy South Dakotan city from the Coen brothers film of the same name has beaten out sundrenched US hotspots like Miami and Hawaii in Forbes' annual list of the best retirement locations.

18, 2011 March:

Universal healthcare to ease costs for EU travellers

Holidaymakers and expats alike will benefit from the EU's new Cross Border Healthcare Directive, which means all European citizens can seek medical treatment in an EU state and claim it back on their return home.

10, 2011 March:

British workers face huge income losses on retirement

Lack of savings will see the majority of British households retire with a 60 per cent income loss, says a new report by a leading London think tank.

07, 2011 March:

'Retirement renting' on the up with UK pensioners

Rental firm Girlings reports a steady increase in the amount of UK pensioners stepping off the property ladder, with lifetime leases and better affordability making renting a more attractive option.

03, 2011 March:

Number of pension age workers rises in UK

The UK Office of National Statistics reports an increase in the number of people over 65 choosing to remain in work.

28, 2011 February:

Early pension access could harm Britain's state coffers

The UK government is considering allowing early access to pension funds to encourage more people to save, but the National Association of Pension Funds believes this could do more harm than good.

Pensions, property make baby boomers the new millionaires

Britain's post-war 'baby boomer' generation stand accused of retiring on the fruits of struggling younger workers' labour, as a meeting of the National Pensioners Convention this week threatens to eliminate index-linked increases in the state pension.

25, 2011 February:

Grab free tickets to A Place in the Sun Live

Every spring and autumn, A Place in the Sun brings the best overseas property agents together with sun-seeking buyers. This year, they're offering free tickets for all TMC users to this exciting live exhibition of the popular Channel 4 TV series.

23, 2011 February:

Cheap living costs make Ecuador ideal retirement destination

More US retirees than ever are retiring in Ecuador, with its untouched scenery and low cost of living both proving attractive drawcards, according to speakers at a conference held by overseas property magazine International Living.

16, 2011 February:

Tax changes could mean cash for UK pensioners

Upcoming changes to taxation of pension funds in the UK could mean a lump-sum cash payment for those with large savings.

14, 2011 February:

UK retirees not using homes for income

Despite the fact that around two thirds of people over 60 in the UK own their home outright, few are taking advantage of the income opportunities afforded by this.

New EU ruling could affect pension earnings

Pension earners could see their annuities slashed if a pending European Court decision sees unisex rates come into force.

09, 2011 February:

UK pension surplus grows for January

The collective surplus for UK pension funds has grown by £25 billion in January, according to the Pension Protection Fund.

03, 2011 February:

More Britons opt for later retirement

The average retirement age in the UK has increased by around a year for both men and women, and is set to further do so with the phasing out of compulsory retirement at 65 this year.

02, 2011 February:

US retirees flock to cheap Costa Rica

Over 20,000 US expats currently reside in Costa Rica, attracted to its great quality of life and inexpensive cost of living.

14, 2011 January:

Britain to phase out retirement age of 65

It sounds like glum news for future retirees, but the government’s phasing out of the compulsory retirement age of 65, starting this April, may give those close to retirement age more time to save.

12, 2011 January:

UK pension schemes back in the red

Private sector pension schemes moved from deficit to surplus in the last month of last year, the latest figures from the Pension Protection Fund reveal.

The buzz is back in Barbados

It seems the post-GFC slump is over for Barbados, where property firm Cluttons reports a 70% increase in completed sales.

15, 2010 December:

Lifelong tenancies: top attraction in retirement

The number one attraction for people who choose to rent in retirement is having a lifelong (assured) tenancy agreement...

Living out your golden years in Monaco

Deciding where to spend your twilight years is a a big call in anyone's book - so news that a new index has been released highlighting the countries which offer the best tax breaks for retirees, could help make that decision a little easier...

28, 2010 September:

Britons finding market stability in northern Italy

George Clooney isn't the only one captivated by the luring appeal of Lake Como as Brits are drawn to the lakeside properties...

16, 2010 September:

Property rich retired Britons 'ripe for equity release'

Retired British homeowners have total property wealth of up to £775 billion, according to equity release firm, Key Retirement Solutions, with research also suggesting they have gained a collective £7.94 billion in the past three months alone, despite the fragility of the UK housing market...

13, 2010 September:

One in three homes need repairing

More than a third (34%) of Britons over 50 say their house is in need of repair and over one in seven (15%) cannot afford to fix it according to research from Saga Personal Finance...

03, 2010 September:

Retirees looking abroad for new experiences

Brits retiring abroad are increasingly looking to try a new way of life rather than moving straight to an expat community, which could benefit investors with property overseas...

25, 2010 August:

Over half of Brits plan to retire abroad

Just 43 per cent of Brits plan on living in the UK once they leave work, compared to 87 per cent of Spaniards and 81 per cent of French people who plan to remain in their home countries...