
Many Britins are still dreaming of a place in the sun like Mallorca.
Many Britins are still dreaming of a place in the sun like Mallorca.
Spain home to most buoyant market for British expat homebuyers
Last year, almost 300,000 people were residing in Spain having originally come from Britain, one of the largest expat communities after Australia, the US and Canada.
Update on French move to help Brtish second-home owners is Spain watching?
Campaign continues to ease conditions for authorising British nationals who own second homes to reside in France.

Britons scrambling to get their visa to a place in the sun.
Britons scrambling to get their visa to a place in the sun.

Housing has become a major issue in Spain as it struggles to balance promoting tourism, a key driver of its economy, with concerns over high rents due to gentrification and landlords shifting to more lucrative, short-term tourist rentals, especially in ur
Housing has become a major issue in Spain as it struggles to balance promoting tourism, a key driver of its economy, with concerns over high rents due to gentrification and landlords shifting to more lucrative, short-term tourist rentals, especially in urban and coastal areas.
Find out which country tops the Spanish immigration league
“We will propose to ban these non-EU foreigners who are not residents, and their relatives, from buying houses in our country since they only do so to speculate,” Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has stated
Why the UK should look to Spain for pensioner perks
If you are an ex-pat who permanently resides in Spain, then you can take part in the programme provided you meet any of the following criteria.
Spain touts benefits of migration, what about the British?
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez this week announced measures to make it easier for immigrants to settle in Spain.
British expats advised to watch their pensions
State pension payments could rise to £935 a week from April next year.

Two British flags fly in front of Big Ben in London
Two British flags fly in front of Big Ben in London.
Thank you and goodnight Tories
“What a complete disaster Brexit has been for expats and second home owners in Spain...”

Liberal Democrat party leader takes part in outdoor activities in Kent
Kent (United Kingdom), 13/06/2024.- Liberal Democrat Party leader Sir Ed Davey participates in an assault course at Arena Pursuits outdoor centre in Flimwell, Kent, Britain, 13 June 2024. Britain will hold a snap general election on 04 July 2024. (Reino Unido) EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN
Conservative party promise dedicated minister for British expats
“Britons living overseas are flying the flag for Britain abroad and nearly all of them retain a strong interest in the UK."
Is Sunak getting ready to party in the Balearics again this summer?
Spitting image of Sunak caught on camera dancing in Ibiza.

Britons in Mallorca worried about the next cup of tea.
Britons in Mallorca worried about the next cup of tea.
Britons in a panic as Mallorca runs out of tea!
Britons may have to brave a shortage of some lines of tea.
The UK now wants my vote
An estimated two million British expats can expect to be eligible to vote in the next general election. But what do we get in return?

Barclays has announced plans to shut down the UK current and savings accounts of British expatriates.
Barclays has announced plans to shut down the UK current and savings accounts of British expatriates.
British expats in Mallorca in danger of being “de-banked”
The bank has announced that British people living abroad will no longer be able to hold a Barclays UK current or savings account.
- Spain at boiling point over eggs!
- Now there's a proposal for a fifteen-year residency requirement to buy a home in the Balearics
- A Good Friday. Britain's biggest cruise ship heads for Palma for Easter
- Ryanair launches subscription that waives fees for reserved seats and insurance
- Super luxury British hotels set to open in Mallorca this summer
Comment
Are the days of the UK Expat in Mallorca coming to an end?
Even the word ‘Expat’ is becoming unacceptable with its superiority and old-time colonialism built in.
Shirley Roberts28/02/2025 12:55