Hundreds of thousands of British people dream about retiring abroad. Before doing so it is essential to understand all the financial aspects before you make your move. While many people dream of a life on the Riviera with no financial concerns, retiring abroad is often a very different matter. Global economic changes can have a […]
Finding a job abroad: Four essential tips to help you land the perfect expat job
Finding a job abroad is a very appealing concept for a lot of Americans and internationals around the world. For some, finding a job abroad is an attractive option for financial reasons; for others, the idea is simply to take advantage of an increasingly global economy by taking part in an industry that operates across borders; […]
Expat voting: How to vote when living abroad
Even if you live abroad, ensuring that you vote in the UK is still important as government policies will still affect a number of crucial factors in your life including tax, personal allowance and foreign policy. Later this year, on the 7th May, the UK goes to the polls for the 2015 General Election and if […]
Essential information for taking your pet abroad
If you are a pet owner and considering a move abroad, one of the more difficult considerations is if and how to take your beloved pet abroad with you. After all, a pet is part of the family and will have undoubtedly been part of the decision making process when you decided to make your […]
Renting out your home as an Expat
When moving abroad, many expats prefer to keep ownership of their primary home in order to generate an income by renting out their UK home. If you are moving abroad, or maybe you’re already a non-UK resident, and are considering renting out your home, there are a number of factors you need to take into […]
International moving companies
When it comes to moving abroad, one of the most important questions is which international moving companies you can trust to move your worldly possessions when you relocate. While many of us have at some point experienced a house move, moving internationally is a very different matter. In many cases, especially if you’re leaving the […]
Languages
One of the most common questions people ask before they make the move abroad is whether they should learn the local language, and to what degree. It’s quite well known that the most popular expat destinations for each country are where there is a commonality in language and culture as this has a large impact […]
Finding a home abroad
If you are currently an expat then one assumes that you will probably have a place of residence already organised. This may not be the case if you have only just made the move, perhaps you are in temporary accommodation and still looking for that place of your own. If you are planning to relocate […]
Study abroad checklist
There are many things to consider when studying abroad and they can put into two distinct groups – emotional and practical. This study abroad checklist deals with the practical side of things – unfortunately we don’t know you well enough to deal with your emotions. Please take a look below at the tips and advice […]
Moving Abroad Checklist
Moving abroad can be daunting, so we’ve created this moving abroad checklist to help simplify the process and reduce the stress. We created our moving abroad checklist primarily for people who are considering leaving the UK covering everything that you need to do before you move and also important factors to consider in your first […]