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Studying In Australia - An overview of the visa process

Studying In Australia - An overview of the visa process

Studying in Australia is an ambition of many people young and old. Find out about the visa requirements for studying down under.

Australia
Packing tips to save you time and money when moving abroad

Packing tips to save you time and money when moving abroad

Eight essential tips for how to reduce the stress, time and cost of packing for your move abroad

Everywhere
Travel insurance for British expats: Are you covered?

Travel insurance for British expats: Are you covered?

When British expats travel abroad, one of the last things they consider is their travel insurance, but it should be one of the first.

Everywhere
What is the overseas transfer charge on QROPS transfers?

What is the overseas transfer charge on QROPS transfers?

I’ve heard the UK government has introduced an overseas transfer charge of 25% for pension transfers to QROPS schemes, but what is the overseas transfer charge?

United Kingdom
Non-Dom tax rule changes: Who will be affected and how? - Experts for Expats

Non-Dom tax rule changes: Who will be affected and how? - Experts for Expats

On 6 April 2017, new rules will be introduced affecting many non-doms in the UK. Find out what these rules are and who they affect.

United Kingdom
Everything UK expats need to know about health insurance when working in Hong Kong

Everything UK expats need to know about health insurance when working in Hong Kong

A detailed look at the costs of healthcare in Hong Kong and the insurance options available to British expats.

Hong Kong
Bringing your appliances and gadgets to your new home: A guide to choosing the right voltage transformer

Bringing your appliances and gadgets to your new home: A guide to choosing the right voltage transformer

We cannot live without our appliances and gadgets - but moving abroad doesn't mean you cannot take them with you. Save a fortune and follow this guide to getting your power supply right for your ...

Everywhere
How to set up a business in Singapore as an expat

How to set up a business in Singapore as an expat

If you are considering setting up a business in Singapore, here is our quick guide covering the basics of how to set up a business in Singapore if you are an expat.

Singapore
Options to mitigate the changes to UK Pension Lifetime Allowance

Options to mitigate the changes to UK Pension Lifetime Allowance

The UK Pension Lifetime allowance was eroded to £1m, but you still have options available. Find out what they are

United Kingdom
Expat health insurance checklist

Expat health insurance checklist

A quick checklist for how to choose the health insurance that’s right for you as an expat

Everywhere
10 essential tips to reduce the stress of packing for university

10 essential tips to reduce the stress of packing for university

If you are preparing to go to university, here are our top ten tips for packing for university

Everywhere
When is the best time to buy or sell a property post-Brexit?

When is the best time to buy or sell a property post-Brexit?

Expert insight into the factors affecting major financial decisions for expats in the aftermath of the EU Referendum result

United Kingdom
3 Reasons Why Italy Makes the Perfect Second Home Destination

3 Reasons Why Italy Makes the Perfect Second Home Destination

If you are considering buying a second home abroad, Italy is considered as one of the best locations to buy in the world. Here's our three reasons why you should consider Italy

Italy
How to Learn a Language According to Your Brain Type

How to Learn a Language According to Your Brain Type

With many different methods to learn a new language, the best method for you will depend on how your brain works.

Everywhere
Differences between local and international private health insurance in Singapore

Differences between local and international private health insurance in Singapore

An explanation of the private health insurance situation in Singapore for expats

Singapore

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