May 2018 Emigrate News Archive
Archived Daily Emigrate UK News...
Figures show inadequate UK state pension for what it is
If you’re planning on retirement in a cheaper, warmer country, be careful not to choose one in which your UK state pension is frozen.
Shocking new calculations about the average British worker’s wages and their relationship to the UK state pension amount may affect the choice of retirement havens for those needing to save money for...
Demand for international schools takes off in China
The ever-increasing demand for international school education is spurring interesting shifts which may give more choice for all pupils.
From an almost exclusively expat market, international schools in Europe and Asia are now facing soaring demands for their services from aspirational local parents looking for home country education...
How to avoid being scammed on your French property deal
With Brexit looming, more Britons are rushing to get their hands on a property in France, but one common real estate scam can turn the dream into a nightmare.
In the UK, ‘location, location, location’, may still be the most important part of finding the right property, but France isn’t the UK and property scams are far more common...
European expats working in Iran hard hit by Trump sanctions
European expats living and working in Iran are furious at the new USA sanctions.
The hundreds of European, US and Asian companies which flocked to Iran after the 2015 landmark nuclear agreement are now bitterly angry that the assurance of investment safety lasting for at least a decade is now under a massive threat. Just a month after...
UAE regulations for importing your household goods on relocation
If you’re planning on a long-stay move to the UAE and intend to take all your belongings with you, here’s most of what you’ll need to know about import taxes and duties.
Demographically speaking, expats far outnumber locals in the UAE, meaning you’ll have a ready-made, vibrant expat community once you’ve arrived. Bringing in...
Bahrain best in world for expat work life balance
If you’re planning to enhance both your career and your salary in the Gulf States, Bahrain would seem to be your best choice as regards lifestyle.
A recent survey reported Bahrain as the second most popular world expat destination for its superb work-life balance. Almost half of expats replying to the survey reported they’d chosen the...
Expats in Prague get one stop multilingual shop for service providers
If you’re planning on relocating to Prague, this new web portal is a must-visit.
Websites and social media outlets have their uses, but when it comes to expat problems, a more user--centric approach is needed. Expats living in Prague all tend to face similar problems with adjustment, practical help and advice, but sorting the wheat from...
Kuwaitization in the workforce may be an impossible dream
Kuwait has banned the recruitment of expat professionals holding top university qualifications if they’re below 30 years of age.
According to sources, the decision was agreed earlier this year, but a need for more study on its legal implications delayed the launch until now. The intention of the new law is to attract more mature, highly...
Prague growing in popularity with career minded expat professionals
According to a recent survey, new kid on the expat career block Prague is growing in popularity.
Many expats considering a move overseas to benefit their careers are now considering Prague as a worthwhile destination, especially because of its location at the centre of Europe. In addition, the city is charming and historic, has a strong...
Are offshore bank accounts the best solution for expat professionals
Whatever your motivation for moving overseas, getting an offshore bank account is the sensible option.
In the main, offshore bank accounts aren’t just for money launderers, tax avoiders and the seriously wealthy as they make good sense for expats working overseas as well as for retirees. If you’ve relocated for work reasons and are...
Expats looking to buy property in Australia hit by 7 per cent surcharge
Foreigners looking to buy a home in Western Australia will be charged a seven per cent surcharge starting next January.
According to last week’s confirmation by the Western Australia Treasury department, the current four per cent surcharge is to be increased to seven per cent, starting on January 1 next year. The increased charge will...
Is there a catch to the expat retirement dream
The world is full of places just waiting for expats to arrive and change their lives for the better.
Dreams of living in a land where the sun shines every day draw literally millions of would-be expats to create new lives, but it seems that taking the plunge simply to save money on essentials might be the cause of the dream turning to a...
New Europeans Green Card for Europe plan now in second phase
The New Europeans campaign group are now launching their next phase in the fight for citizens whose lives are in chaos due to Brexit.
The first phase of the group’s campaign launched the idea of a Green Card for Europe allowing expats to continue their lives as normal despite the referendum’s final outcome. The Green Card scheme would...
UK expat private pensioners concerned over lack of news on passporting rights
Fears over the post-Brexit loss of access to private pensions are stalking the British expat community overseas.
At the present time, cross-border financial services allow the ‘passporting’ of private pensions from the UK to all other EU member states, a facility which will cease once Brexit is a done deal unless special arrangements...
Demystifying expat car insurance
Insurance, whether for house, health, business or car is often a nightmare for newly arrived expats, especially if they can’t yet get by in the local language.
The positive on this subject is car insurance, the requisites for which don’t seem to differ much from country to country. Prices, however, are another matter and range from...
Failed French car registration software causes fury and court cases
Massive backlogs in processing new car registrations are causing furious motorists to head to French courts.
If you’re about to emigrate to France and are planning on treating yourself to a new car once you’ve arrived, perhaps you should hold back for a while. French citizens and expats alike are caught up in a huge logjam caused by...
Expats in the Netherlands fighting hard against retroactive tax changes
Expats in the Netherlands are taking their protest against the retroactive changes to the 30 per cent tax break to new heights.
Last month’s announcement by the Dutch government that the seven-year 30 per cent tax break for expat workers will be cut to five years caused outrage across the country’s expat communities. The retroactive...
Amsterdam lawmakers probe possibility of a city centre toll
In an effort to reduce traffic congestion in Amsterdam, the city fathers are planning a toll similar to London’s congestion charge.
Claims that London’s infamous congestion charge has reduced the city’s congested Inner London streets by 15 per cent probably wouldn’t convince regular in-car commuters working in the heart of the...
How to cope with cultural crises during the expat adjustment period
According to research, adaptation to a new environment comes in four stages, during which a cultural crisis is likely to occur.
Given the totally foreign culture of China and its present-day popularity with Western expats, it’s no surprise that Western expats experience a cultural crash somewhere along the line. Research shows the four...
Brits with second homes furious over ?7 visitor visa
British citizens with second homes in EU member states are taking to social media to vent their fury over the EU’s projected Etias €7 visitor visa.
On Wednesday, representatives of the European Parliament and the European Council accepted a proposal to introduce a post-Brexit visitor visa charge of seven euros for Britons wishing to...
What to do when nowhere feels like home
Everyone who’s contemplating emigration will know there are times at first when they’ll wish they were back home, but getting used to a new and completely different culture can be the learning experience of a lifetime.
Seasoned expatriates are fully aware the first few months, or even the first several years, are full of ‘what...
Paris international schools awaiting mass enrolments due to Brexit relocations
Thousands of new jobs in Paris are expected as a result of an exodus from London of dozens of financial and international companies, with the city now in top gear as regards improving expat facilities.
Banks including Goldman Sachs, numerous other financial firms, some government organisations and a string of multinationals are expected...
