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Istanbul?s lively expat community welcomes new arrivals
Arriving in an unfamiliar city where you know no-one is one of the major downsides of expat relocation for many new arrivals.
The autumn season in Istanbul is traditionally the time when increased numbers of expats arrive to take up new jobs. The Turkish capital is home to a varied and vibrant expat community, giving a wide choice of...
Hong Kong property price rise shifts to reverse gear
Hong Kong property prices are being cut as an interest rate rise looms.
Fears of an interest rate rise, the resulting mortgage cost increases and their effect on the already weakening yuan are forcing home sellers to reduce their asking prices. Hong Kong is infamous as the world’s most expensive city for both expats and citizens, with...
Brit expats in France demand second referendum based on Brexit deal
British expatriates living in France are now in favour of a second referendum as the only way to stop the Brexit debacle.
Brit expats who’ve made their homes and started businesses in France are amongst the worst affected by the UK/EU divorce, with the majority now believing the only way out of the debacle is via a second referendum....
New expat arrivals in Germany hit by housing crisis
Germany in general and Munich and Berlin in particular are in an affordable property crisis, affecting citizens and expatriates alike.
Websites offering advice to newly-arrived expats are full of helpful hints as well as sad tales of those starting their new jobs during the day and trawling rental agencies at night before sleeping on...
Expatriate professionals advised to use a VPN
Whilst online security isn’t often as first priority in the relocation to-do list, the increasing sophistication of hackers, scammers and even a few foreign governments means it’s a must-have.
Staying safe when online isn’t just for those sharing secrets best kept quiet, it’s for every expat who uses the internet for business and...
Cultural no-nos for expats heading to Germany
One of the most difficult aspects of taking on a new job overseas is getting through the first few months without committing cultural sins of omission.
Wherever your relocation destination, it’s certain that office and personal protocol isn’t the same as in the home country. Even in first-world Germany, cultural dos and don’ts can...
Expats in UAE face huge costs for their children?s education
If you and your family are planning a long-stay future in the UAE, planning ahead for your children’s education is a priority.
Emigrating to a strange land is all part of today’s upward career path, but when there’s a family involved it’s harder to plan for the future. Even nowadays, many employers include an education allowance...
Prague wins out as expat job source due to skills shortage
Although the Czech Republic may not be your first choice as a career and bank-balance booster, taking a closer look may change your mind.
Unless the decision to relocate overseas really is about the money and nothing else, there’s a good choice of up and coming expatriate destinations, not all of which are on the other side of the world...
Expats in Netherlands fight on over 30 per cent ruling transition period
Expat professionals are still fighting the government’s shock change of mind on the popular 30 per cent expat tax break.
Expats who chose the Netherlands to start new businesses or take on jobs overseas due to its government’s 30 per cent tax break scheme are still furious over the drastic reduction of the valuable benefit. Timing...
Expats and locals join to protest Portuguese stray dog euthanasia
If you count your pets as your best friends, retirement in Portugal might not be the best idea.
Most would-be expat retirees heading for European destinations are well aware that Britons are regarded as unstable for their love of dogs, cats and several other less cuddly and communicative species. It’s true that Europeans in general...
