Saudi Aramco Pension Schemes | Which is best

Posted on 9th October 2017 in Advice

Saudi Aramco Pension Scheme Which Scheme is best for you… About Saudi Aramco Saudi Aramco is the state-owned oil company of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a fully integrated, global petroleum and chemicals enterprise. Over the past 80 years, they have become a world leader in hydrocarbons exploration, production, refining, distribution and marketing. Saudi […]

Three things to think about when you retire abroad

Posted on 3rd October 2017 in Advice

Check out our top three considerations for expat retirees: For many of us, jetting off to warmer climes on our retirement is the ultimate dream; and it’s one that’s very achievable for many of us. With property less expensive in many parts of Europe and cheap flights abounding, a retirement in the sun could be […]

Nigeria or South Africa? Which is best for expats?

Posted on 29th September 2017 in Advice

Africa for expats,  Nigeria or South Africa? Here’s what you should know before making a decision… Not only is Africa rich with culture and history it has, as a whole, has seen impressive economic growth and advances in political stability in recent years. Making Africa for expats an ideal place to explore opportunity. But, when it […]

Moving to Italy for work? What you need to know

Posted on 28th September 2017 in Advice

Italy is a beautiful place, so why not move there? If you’ve had an enjoyable holiday in Italy, you might be considering moving to Italy start a new life there. Although this is an exciting prospect, the immigration process to Italy is quite complicated. To ensure that all goes smoothly for you it’s recommended that […]

Retirement Plans for Expat Teachers

Posted on 27th September 2017 in Advice

Retirement planning for expat teachers Retirement planning for expat teachers has always been something of a minefield. Whilst the joys of travelling the world teaching to a multicultural diverse group of young people can be great, there are many difficult factors to navigate. An expatriate will have to consider currency, country jurisdictions, ability to withdraw […]

Moving to Brunei with your family?

Posted on 20th September 2017 in Advice

Moving abroad with your family? How about Moving to Brunei… Most people have heard of Brunei however very few could place it on a map. Yet there are currently around 160,000 expats residing there, making up 40% of the total population. Is moving to Brunei a good idea? For those that visit, they would find the […]

Online Investment Platform from Novia Global

Posted on 15th September 2017 in Advice

Staying ahead of the game is paramount… Here at Harrison Brook, we strive for advancement, efficiency and transparency. Our track record tells us that this is the best method for achieving top results for our clients. With this, we employ various innovative technologies such as the Novia Global investment platform. Novia Global is an international […]

Why Oman? Healthcare, Jobs, Lifestyle, Schools.

Posted on 15th September 2017 in Advice

What you need to know about moving to Oman… For many Moving to Oman is not the first thing that springs to mind when thinking about moving abroad. But with a strong, and growing, infrastructure, job opportunities, cheap (and luxury) accommodation and good health care and schools, Oman could be the perfect destination for you […]

Canadian Expat difficulties, have a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)?

Posted on 14th September 2017 in Advice

Here’s a problem you may run into as a Canadian expat… Canadian expatriate, still have an RRSP or TFSA in Canada? You’re not alone. After speaking with many Canadian expats, the question remains, can I/we transfer our RRSP or TSFA? The direct answer is YES you can, Canada does put certain rules in place for […]

getting the best exchange value for sterling

Posted on 13th September 2017 in Advice

If you are a British expat and you have money regularly paid into your UK bank, you will probably need to transfer it to your country of residence and have it converted into whatever the local currency is. So, if for example, you are living in Spain, then in order to spend your transferred money, […]