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Scarlett Murray

Scarlett's love for writing started with an English degree at the University of Bristol. Currently, she is studying for her MA in Creative Writing at Birkbeck University. Scarlett has worked as a content writer for a children’s book company, Little Box of Books. Following that, she had a brief stint as a podcast editor for The Rest is History. Alongside this, Scarlett writes on her experiences of having a physical disability, cerebral palsy. She is an ambassador for UP – The Adult Cerebral Palsy Movement. Her writing has been published by Scope, the Royal College of Midwives, and the Royal Society of Medicine. Having an Australian mother meant that Scarlett spent every childhood Christmas in the sunshine, this incensed her to write for Your Overseas Home.

Articles by Scarlett Murray

What kind of home can I buy for less than €250,000 in Spain?

Do you have a budget of less than €250,000 for your dream home in Spain? To demonstrate the type of property that you can purchase for this budget, we have selected a range of homes, with different outstanding features. See a beachfront one-bedroom in Murcia, a two-bedroom city apartment in Valencia and a five-bedroom family home in Alicante.  

Spain calls for the end of 90-day rule  

The 90-day rule means that non-EU citizens can only stay within the Schengen Area for 90 days out of every rolling 180. But with many Brits owning a second home in Spain, this limit can be frustrating. Spain’s acting Tourism Minister Héctor Gómez is advocating for a change to the rule.  

How useful is it to have French language skills in Canada?

French and English are both the official languages of Canada. While not essential, having a strong grasp of the French language can be a huge asset to your visa application. Plus, find out how useful French will be in your day-to-day life in Canada. 

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