December 2017 Emigrate News Archive
Archived Daily Emigrate UK News...
Buying a home overseas need not be a nightmare
Whether you’re considering buying a holiday home or planning to start a new and more fulfilling life overseas, the process needs careful consideration from the start.
From deciding on your favourite destination and finding your dream house to considering the reality of moving your belongings and your money to a foreign country whilst...
Jobs in France for expats without French
If you’re desperate to leave the UK and France is your favoured destination, not being able to speak French may seem like a major hurdle.
As the UK sinks into the sunset, more and more would-be expats are leaving for fresh fields and pastures new, with France the closest and most convenient location. Not every Brit who aspires to living...
Expat midlife crises unheard of in China
As more attention is paid to the psychological impact of relocation overseas, would-be expat professionals are seeking locations where they can avoid emotional traumas.
Expat forums across the world regularly feature sad tales of expat suicides, often blamed on relationship issues but also linked to work-related failures. It’s now...
Campaign groups slam PMs agreement and letter to expats
As the Old Year staggers to its close and Brexit creeps even closer, what’s the reality for Remainer Brit expats desperate to stay where they are and others who’re chancing leaving the UK while they still can?
Whilst Brexit supporters all over the UK were celebrating what they saw as the first positive result in the negotiations,...
Survey compares English proficiency across the world
If you’re looking for a new start to your life in an exotic destination but don’t relish learning a new language, where’s the best place to go?
English may well be the world’s ‘second language’, but choosing a destination outside the USA and mainstream European countries may mean struggling to get to grips with the local lingo...
Netherlands is the place for expat entrepreneurial businesses
For the ever-increasing number of younger entrepreneurs moving overseas to create their dream businesses, the Netherlands has much to offer.
Surveys of ‘best countries’ have their place in many would-be expats’ choices of where to go, but mostly concentrate on expat professional relocations or expat retiree destinations. Moving...
Expats in UAE get ATM cryptocurrency withdrawals
Expats heading for or already working in the UAE can now make cryptocurrency withdrawals from dedicated ATMs. \r\n\r\nIn an announcement last Tuesday, NCR Corporation revealed it has joined with UAE cryptocurrency exchange CoinHub to allow users to make ATM cash withdrawals from their cryptocurrency accounts. According to the statement,...
Expat women in Beirut in fear after murder of female British diplomat
Following the sad news of the murder by an Uber driver of a female British diplomat, expat women working in Beirut are living in fear of their lives.
30-year old Rebecca Dykes, a policy and programme manager with the Foreign Office’s Department for International Development, was strangled and dumped on a road outside the city after...
Emotional effects of relocation now on the agenda for international employers
As the year draws to a close, it’s interesting to note concern over the emotional and mental effects of expat relocation on assignment is being taken more seriously by human resources professionals.
According to recent studies, the depressive effects of relocation are becoming more common, affecting expats’ performances in their new...
Philippines planning for huge increase in expat retirees by 2020
The Philippines Retirement Authority has set itself the target of increasing its number of expat retirees from 53,000 to 80,000 by 2020.
According to the PRA’s general manager Bienvenido Chy, various incentives are to be launched to persuade expat retirees to choose the Philippines over several other countries in Southeast Asia. At...
FCA warns retirees at home and abroad about free pension advice
The UK’s Financial Conduct Agency watchdog has delivered an uncompromising warning that ‘free pension advice’ is nothing but a scam.
The government agency policing financial services in the UK is aiming its warning to retirees planning to move their pension pots out of a defined benefit scheme. The alert was issued in order to...
Trouble free transportation for home goods when on expat assignment
For many expats taking on overseas assignments, the worst aspect of emigration is deciding what to ship to the new destination and what to leave behind.
If you’re planning an at least semi-permanent move and have sold your home country property, the thought of shipping everything you own to a strange country is, to say the least,...
Learning the language opens up new vistas for expats in France
Whatever your reason for leaving your home country, if you’re planning to move to France it’s important to have a better than working knowledge of the language.
Whether you’re moving to take up a new job, planning to start a small business or retiring in a country more suited to your needs and wants, learning the local language...
Confusion and chaos follow Friday expat rights deal
The collective sigh of relief uttered by Theresa May and the EU negotiators last Friday turned into a groan of ‘oh, no, not again’ after David Davis’s poorly thought out comments on Sunday.
Many British and EU expats’ relief that at least their plight had been recognised were stunned to find campaign groups rejecting the Friday...
Unstable political effects on world currencies
Unstable political situations are becoming the norm rather than the exception in the 21st century, and there’s no sign at present of their becoming any less extreme.
The average British expat may or may not have any idea how political events affect world currencies, but might do well to get to grips with the fact that financial plans...
Avoiding stress whilst planning a new life overseas
Moving house in the home country is a stressful enough experience, but moving yourself overseas to start a new job can be even more stressful unless preparations are properly completed.
Relocating to an unfamiliar country and taking on a new job on arrival isn’t the way to have a quiet life, but can do wonders for your career and...
Survey shows French favourites for retirement and second homes
For Britons considering retiring as expats in France but unable to make up their minds as to an exact location, choosing a town beloved by French second-home owners might solve your dilemma.
France has always been one of the most popular European mainland destinations for Britishers seeking a second home or a permanent retirement refuge,...
Realities of starting a business in Indonesia
Indonesia is becoming ever more popular with aspiring expat entrepreneurs for its lifestyle business opportunities as well as its investment possibilities.
Indonesia’s potential as a business hub is being taken up big-time by corporate giants, but there’s still plenty of room left for small start-ups and entrepreneurial ideas. As with...
Brexit blessings and curses for expats depend on currency
Brexit could be seen as either a blessing or a curse for expats, dependent on the source of their incomes and the currency in which they’re paid.
The referendum result had an immediate effect on expat finances due to the fall in sterling, which has continued almost uninterrupted during the chaotic Brexit negotiations. UK expats relying...
Indonesia to ban all cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin
In a surprise announcement, Indonesia has vowed to ban all forms of cryptocurrency including Bitcoin, as it considers the rupiah is under threat.
Bank Indonesia governor Agus Martowardojo made the Bitcoin announcement as part of a basket of remedies for the ongoing unhealthy business practices, arbitrations and business control by parties...
Malta real estate rental market may be overheating
Average rentals charged by landlords on Malta have increased by almost 50 pre cent over the past three years, causing concerns about overheating.
For several decades, Malta has been a favourite destination for British and other Western expats for its climate, charm and less than strict tax regime. It’s also a hub for workers from poorer...
