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Looking for the house of your dreams in a new country may not be as ‘dreamlike’ as you imagine. If you don’t speak the language, if you are unfamiliar with the layout of the land, and if you’re not up to speed with all the legal issues involved in signing a lease overseas, finding housing in a new country can be a challenge indeed. To help work through some of the bumps and ensure that your overseas relocation is a smooth-sailing success, here is some top-notch advice from the experts on how to find housing in a foreign country and the types of issues one needs to consider. To Buy or Not to Buy To buy or not to buy ...

Expat kids, needless to say, are often on the move and on the go. In today’s digital world, however, they are not only moving halfway around the globe but expat kids are going mobile. Relocating to a faraway place can be exciting and adventurous; on the other hand, moving to a foreign country and being placed in unfamiliar situations can be intimidating, scary, and traumatizing – especially for children. This is where 21st century mobile apps come in. Whether it’s learning a new language, picking up local slang, accessing educational materials, staying in touch with friends and family, or simply chilling out when the stress of moving gets too much, mobile apps can do wonders for expat kids and turn ...

Expat Updates From Around the World The expatriate industry is continually evolving, with over 90% of companies expecting to increase their employee relocation volumes in the coming years. Mobile employees can be found across the globe as companies seek to broaden their demographics, improve the efficiency and reach of their businesses, and remain competitive in the international arena. At the same time, trends and best practices in workforce mobility strategies are taking center stage as HR professionals responsible for employee moves are tasked with enticing, supporting, and facilitating expats and their families. So what’s new in the world of expatriates? Here is a look at some of the latest expat updates from around the world: United Kingdom: Brits are on ...

Brits are on the move – heading away from their home country to relocate abroad. Why? With UK inflation on the rise and better salaries awaiting them in foreign countries, more and more Brits are making the move, taking advantage of more lucrative career opportunities and offering their families a better life. According to statistics, as of 2013, almost 1/3 of Brits are earning a living abroad, compared to only 27% in 2012. Other UK residents head abroad to study and attend college and enjoy the experience of a lifetime. According to a 2013 study, a growing number of Brits are dissatisfied with the UK’s stagnant economy, where unemployment levels have remained constant, where inflation rates have not budged from ...

Many British expats living in Cyprus have been enraged to find out that they do not have access to the money they have deposited into local banks due to the Cyprus bank bailouts. Near the end of last month, thousands of expats were told they would be unable to withdraw money from their accounts with Cyprus banks and were instructed to instead use money from their British accounts. Even online transactions could not be completed as a result of the fiasco.  The issue was not only inconvenient, but was also a huge shock for expats who never even thought this would be a possibility. One expat interviewed by CNBC, Jean Stark, stated: “It was a huge shock. We hadn’t expected ...