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The countries that are an ‘easy fit’ with expats
There is no doubt about it, some countries are just a lot easier to settle into than others – and ...
Travel to Toronto for a better quality of life
In the 2016 HSBC Expat Explorer survey, which analysis 26 871 expats across 190 different locations, the city of Toronto ...
7 top places to retire to in 2017
For the past 25 years, International Living has ranked the best retirement destinations in the world, looking at aspects like ...
Where in the world is best for expat women?
Expat men and women often have different opinions about which countries are best for them to work and live in ...
SA expats introduce a ‘world-first’ to Dubai
We know South Africans are movers and shakers – wherever they are living in the world, so it’s no surprise ...
Australia is planning on making it tougher for expats to gain citizenship
Gone are the days when Australia was an easy country to gain citizenship to, in fact over the past year ...
7 things that shock expats about Australia
Expats from South Africa, the UK and the USA often mistakenly think Australia is like their own country – just ...
The UAE looks set to lose its tax haven reputation
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has always been a top destination for expats looking to earn great salaries and escape ...
New Zealand beats Australia as a top expat destination
A recent report from Movehub shows that New Zealand has now topped Australia as the number one destination for British ...
What does Hangzhou have to offer expats?
China is a popular expat destination with many expat communities thriving in big cities like Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen. However ...
Why international businesses want to hire expat managers
International firms don’t operate in silos any longer. Instead many have universal platforms, software and processes in order to ease ...
Sponsoring your family into the UK just got easier
New family migration rules have been announced by the UK Home Office and will come into effect as from the ...
5 countries where you can get a great university education
Expats often send their children to other countries to complete their tertiary education. International bank accounts make transferring tuition funds ...
Top tips for travelling as an expat with children
If you’re an expat and have young children, flying long-haul flights can seem like a nerve-wracking possibility. However, there are ...
Now it’s easier for the whole family to enjoy life in Australia
South African expats in Australia have struggled to get their parents Down Under for years as Australian immigration laws make ...
Make the right move for your conscience
Moving to a new country is not a step to be taken lightly. You might be moving for many reasons ...
The advantages of offshore investment
Becoming an expat brings with it many financial advantages, and one the biggest ones, is that offshore investment becomes possible ...
Changes to the Cayman Island’s pension laws could lead to an exodus of expats
The Cayman Island’s is a world-renowned tax haven and has always been a popular destination for expats – offering sunshine, ...
Why is Spain such a popular retirement destination?
International Living’s 2017 Best Retirement Destinations in the World list explores all aspects of life in different countries including cost ...
London remains attractive to expats looking to enhance their job prospects
Despite the UK seeing a reduction in expats immigrating from Europe due to Brexit, the 2016 HSBC Expat Explorer Survey ...
Can you invest your way to a Green Card?
The United State’s Green Card has always been held up as the Holy Grail when it comes to the ultimate ...
