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Retirement Plans for Expat Teachers

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 […]

Brunei

Moving to Brunei with your family?

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 […]

Moving to Oman

Why Oman? Healthcare, Jobs, Lifestyle, Schools.

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 […]

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getting the best exchange value for sterling

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, […]

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Partner Visa – your ticket to Australian residency

Your ticket to Australia may involve a partner visa… Australia is one of the most popular countries chosen by would-be migrants thanks to its climate, lifestyle, and career opportunities. One way of gaining Aussie citizenship is through a partner visa. Read on for a quick overview of what’s required. What defines a ‘partner’? For someone […]

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Renewing your Carte De Sejour in France ?

Renewing your Carte De Sejour in France? As an expat in France who hasn’t quite mastered the beautiful language of love, even the simplest of tasks can become eventful. With Brexit looming, for the large number of expats who have become resident in France, the tide is changing. From 2019 it is likely that if […]

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Bordeaux expats – Why is it loved so much?

Bordeaux is not just perfect for expats but for anyone with a love of the good life! Having just won the prestigious Lonely Planet’s guide top pick for 2017, the 9th largest city in France, known as “Little Paris” has an ever-increasing list of reasons to not only visit but move and live there. So […]

French mortgage

French mortgage – finding the right one for you

Making the move… You may need a mortgage first.  So, the allure of sunny weather, beautiful beaches, old cities, hiking spots and good food has pushed you to purchase a property in France. But what are the next steps toward making this dream a reality? Well, first of all, you will need to arrange a […]

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Getting The Most Out of Your SIPP

Getting The Most Out of Your SIPP Of all the pension investment options in the United Kingdom, the Self-Invested Personal Pension scheme (SIPP) is a viable option for both locals and expatriates. Financial advisors have already said a lot about the benefits or disadvantages of this system over others like the QROPs (Qualified Recognised Overseas […]