September 2017 Emigrate News Archive
Archived Daily Emigrate UK News...
Bad news for expats hoping to teach in Kuwait
Until the present day, Kuwait has been a popular destination for well-qualified and experienced teaching professionals, especially in the field of science. An announcement on Thursday by Kuwait’s head of the Civil Service Commission Ahmad al Jassar is likely to put paid to qualified expat teachers’ hopes for a job in the emirate. The plan...
Tips on expat tax liabilities in Spain
Moving to Spain can give serious tax-efficient opportunities, as long as you’re clued in.
Spain’s obvious attractions are there for all to see, and are a big part of the decision to relocate either as an entrepreneur or for an existing position within a Spanish company. However, tax structures in the country can be confusing and the...
Easy ways to learn the local language
Becoming an expat in a new and somewhat strange land isn’t just about finding your feet in a new job, it’s also about the culture of the country as expressed through its language.
Whether you’re relocating to further your career, deserting your home country for an exotic, far warmer retirement or heading overseas as an entrepreneur,...
Finding the best quality education for your expat kids
Moving overseas with your family involves a great deal more planning than if you’d been single, especially when it comes to children’s’ education.
Whilst cost of living, suitable accommodation, healthcare and safety are all crucially important to those considering relocation to an unfamiliar country, if it’s to be a family...
Canada a solid contender for expat professionals and retirees
As the UK and USA plunge to the bottom of the lists of best countries for expats, Canada emerges as a good, solid all-rounder.
The latest Expat Insider survey came as a huge shock for expats considering the US and USA, but Canada’s 16th place in the ratings gives a solid alternative. If Bahrain, which topped this year’s list, isn’t...
Weak British pound creates Brexit vote irony over UK property market
Leave voters expecting to see less foreigners buying up UK real estate are now faced with the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/brexit">Brexit</a> reality of the weak pound and its positive effect on overseas investors.
Overseas buyers’ enthusiasm for the bargain-basement discounts on British property...
QROPs on the decline due to new 25 per cent transfer tax
The latest round of statistics published by the UK’s HRMC has shown a significant drop in the number of QROPS transfers taking place.
The March 2017 introduction by HMRC of a 25 per cent transfer tax on QROPS pension transfers is believed to be the reason why the numbers of such transfer have fallen. Basically, the tax has negated a...
Trump visa crackdown detains Oz expats at USA borders
Australian expats and tourists are now being pulled up at US borders, with the USA’s projected new visa system expected to ban some from entry.
Since Trump was inaugurated as US president, Australian travellers are becoming victims of increased surveillance at US airports and border crossings and those applying for visas are now...
Finding the best deal for transferring currency
Whatever you are told, currency transfers are never free.
Expats looking to transfer money internationally between accounts held in two different currencies normally spend some time searching for the best exchange rate, but ignore or are not aware of the fact that commissions and hidden extras may be creaming too much off the top. Many...
Standards and facilities for expats in Saudi hospitals
Would-be expat professionals thinking of taking on a position in Saudi Arabia will now need to purchase compulsory private healthcare insurance.
The majority of employers of expats at professional levels are willing to cover the costs of the new compulsory expat healthcare insurance, but what do expats get should they fall ill, especially...
Wealthy expat investors go for golden visas
The recent introduction of the so-called ‘Golden Visas’ is drawing huge numbers of wealthy expats to Eurozone destinations. \r\n\r\nControversial from the outset but now considered highly successful, Golden Visas allow wealthy foreigners to purchase the right to live permanently in a number of European Union countries. They include...
Brexit: Plunging British Pound Gives Expat Buy to Let Property Purchases in UK a Lift
Successful buy-to-let investments, both in the UK and in Europe, depend on sterling devaluation
If you’re planning on financing your expat retirement through buy-to-let investments, keep a sharp eye on the effects of the plummeting pound.
Many soon-to- be retirees looking for the good life overseas are hoping to finance a comfortable...
