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Top 5 expat destinations to earn big money

As global economies shudder at the thought of another financial crisis, many people must be thinking of possible escape plans, places they can go that could perhaps shield them somewhat from financial hard times...

IT expats can find opportunity in New Zealand

There are an increasing amount of IT jobs being advertised New Zealand, making it the strongest employment sector for potential expats interested in travelling to the country.

Moving abroad in 2012

One of the first things you’ll want to sort out when you move abroad will be your living arrangements. Property dealings will also differ from country to country, however a common practice is to first rent, even if your intention is to eventually buy...

EU Court of Justice eyes Spanish IHT laws

Spain has been referred to the EU Court of Justice by the European Commission due to the country’s inheritance and gift tax rules being deemed as discriminatory to non-residents.

Web tool helps expats calculate overseas costs

A new online tool has been created to help expats compare the cost of living in different popular overseas destinations.

British workers to Australia

Australian officials have travelled to the United Kingdom in a bid to attract more skilled British citizens to their country.

British expats return for January sales

After gloomy forecasts and the increasingly familiar sight of well known stores closing branches, it seems the cavalry has arrived to help the UK’s ailing retailers- British expats...

UAE expats fight Forbes

Expatriates in the UAE have hit out against Forbes magazine, after the publication unjustly labelled the UAE as ‘expat unfriendly’. Now, following outrage on social media sites such as Twitter, Forbes has doubled-back and declared the UAE as an ‘expat paradise’...

British expats hit currency jackpot in Australia

British expats working in Australia have cause to celebrate as the Australian dollar has reached a new high against the pound.

Singapore set to eclipse Switzerland as world’s financial hub

Financial analysts have predicted that Singapore is poised to overtake Switzerland as a global finance hub...