Living Overseas

Australian immigration skilled workers points 'pass mark' relaxed

Those looking to emigrate to Australia will be pleased to hear that the Australian government's Department of Immigration have reduced the 'pass mark' for Brits looking to get a visa to migrate down under from 60 down to 65 to help attract more skilled workers to the country.

17 June 2012

Two thirds of expats live overseas without insurance

Two thirds of expats who relocate overseas do not have life or income protection insurance, a customer survey by insurance provider William Russell has revealed.

10 May 2012

1 in 3 holiday home owners would relocate abroad permanently

1 in 3 people who own an overseas holiday home would consider moving abroad full time according to the results from a recent survey conducted by HomeAway.co.uk.

10 May 2012

More wealthy Brits than ever considering moving abroad

A growing number of wealthy Brits are considering moving abroad – many within the next two years - according to research from Lloyds TSB International Wealth.

16 April 2012

Sydney looking to attract expats

Sydney, the largest city in Australia, is looking to attract the best and brightest expats from around the world to fill skills shortages in the country.

12 April 2012

New US visa scheme being debated

A new scheme which would allow foreign buyers easier access to the US is currently being debated by Congress.

12 April 2012

Egyptian expats find cultural differences the hardest

Expats who have made the move to Egypt find the cultural differences the hardest thing about living in the country, according to joint research from Expat Forum and Barclays International Banking.

11 April 2012

Expats looking east

British expats, especially those looking to continue working after relocation, are looking east towards China and Singapore, according to the most recent NatWest IPB Quality of Life study.

3 April 2012

FCO's top tips for relocating your family to Cyprus

Three words come straight to mind – renting, insurance and schools – says Zoe Woodward, British Consul in Nicosia.

1 April 2012

Are British business owners feeling the gain or pain in Spain?

The dream of a new life in Spain lives on, though it's not all about running a bar these days. Those expats who are surviving the downturn share some tips with Zoe Dare Hall...

28 March 2012

Only 1 in 7 Brits believe they’ll have a comfortable retirement in the UK

A survey from the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has revealed that only 1 in 7 people believe that they will have enough money to live comfortably in the UK once they stop working.

13 March 2012

The rise of the ping-pong Pom

In a recent poll on our website, we asked where you'd buy a home abroad if money were no object. Australia came out top – despite the high numbers of us returning home. So what is the reality behind the “ping-pong Poms”, asks Australian expat Joanne Christie

1 March 2012
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