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Pension Awareness Week UK 2025: What Every Expat Needs to Know

Pension Awareness Week UK 2025 is a timely reminder for expats to review their retirement plans. With the State Pension age rising, inheritance rules changing from 2027, and overseas tax traps on “tax-free” lump sums, expats face extra complexity. From voluntary NI contributions to understanding cross-border tax, early planning can protect your income and legacy.

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Thinking of Retiring to Spain from the UK? Here’s What You Need to Know First

Retire to Spain from UK Spain has long been one of the most popular retirement destinations for UK citizens – and for good reason. Sunshine, great food, a relaxed pace of life, and lower living costs continue to draw retirees southwards. But retiring abroad isn’t just about finding a nice view. There are important financial, legal, and lifestyle decisions to consider. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know if you’re planning to retire to Spain from…

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Retiring Abroad: The Complete UK Expat Guide

Retiring Abroad from the UK Thinking about retiring abroad from the UK? You’re in good company. According to the UK’s Department for Work and Pensions, over 1.2 million UK pensioners currently live overseas. Spain, France, Portugal, Greece, and Poland are among the most popular destinations, each offering its own lifestyle, healthcare system, tax regime, and cost of living. But while the dream of warm sunshine and lower living costs is appealing, retiring abroad is a complex decision. Pensions, taxation, property…

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How Retirement Ready Are You?

Have you planned thoroughly for your retirement and are well on your way to enjoying a secure and comfortable retirement, or perhaps it’s time to take a closer look at your retirement plan and make necessary adjustments to secure your future? Take our fun quiz to find out!

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Can I afford to retire?

You may be keen to start learning new skills and exploring the world. Alternatively, as an expat, you may have had enough exploring the world and may be keen to settle in one place. You may have lost your job or may need to stop working due to health reasons. Or you may need to retire in order to care for loved ones. Whatever your reason, the question that you have on your mind is “can I afford to retire?”.

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