British Expat Reflects on Three Decades Living in China
British author Chris Ruffle discusses his thirty years of living in Asia, including establishing a vineyard and a Scottish-style castle in rural China.
British author Chris Ruffle discusses his thirty years of living in Asia, including establishing a vineyard and a Scottish-style castle in rural China.
A July 2026 roundup covers updates on tax and financial reporting requirements for expats, UK pension policy changes, and childcare credits available to grandparents living abroad.
The UK is debating whether to introduce a new £5 million investor visa after scrapping its previous scheme due to money-laundering concerns. The Treasury, Home Office, and various campaigners are reported to oppose a replacement program.
A June 2026 roundup covers common US tax mistakes made by expats, rising travel costs, and UK inheritance tax planning considerations for British nationals living abroad.
The UK government announced the second and final 2026 Youth Mobility Scheme ballot for Taiwanese youth will open July 14, 2026 and close July 16, 2026. A total of 1,000 places are available in this round.
A commentary episode covers the election of Abelardo De La Espriella in Colombia and considers potential implications for investors and the broader Latin American region. The hosts also touch on political developments in Brazil, the UK, and capital flows out of Europe.
The UK government has launched a Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for scale-up businesses operating in the Clean Energy, Life Sciences, and Digital and Technologies sectors. The scheme covers eligible visa fees incurred on or after June 9, 2026.
A video discusses the trend of wealthy individuals relocating away from the UK and highlights destination countries for second citizenship and residency. Countries mentioned as alternatives include the UAE, Paraguay, and Serbia.
A Barron's article outlines things to know before relocating abroad, with a focus on Britain, Italy, and Mexico. The piece covers considerations relevant to international moves to these three countries.
A video presents ten countries — including Guyana, Ethiopia, Mongolia, Vietnam, and Kazakhstan — as higher-growth investment destinations compared to the US and UK, citing projected GDP growth figures for this century. Countries such as Qatar, Ghana, Azerbaijan, and China/Hong Kong are also listed alongside arguments for offshore banking and citizenship diversification.
Victoria Pearce, who relocated from the US to the UK after age 40, discusses her experience of moving abroad later in life. The conversation covers personal aspects of the transition.
A May 2026 finance roundup covers Spanish mortgage overcharging claims, shifts in Dubai's expat environment, UK pension comparisons, and relocation incentive programs across Europe.
The UK is considering a new investor visa requiring a minimum £5 million investment, available on an invite-only basis, with a path to settlement after three years. The proposal follows the earlier abolition of the Tier 1 Investor visa.
London's prime property market is characterized by limited transparency, fragmented information, and structural dynamics that tend to favor sellers over buyers. The guide covers key considerations for navigating the market as a buyer.