After months of planning, you’re finally ready to move overseas. After spending hours figuring out visas and ensuring you have what you need when you arrive at your new home, there’s only one more task to complete: Shipping your car. Unfortunately, it is more complicated to ship a car when moving overseas than shipping...

Viable and attractive school options will be a major factor when relocating with family. The choice will generally be between sending your child(ren) to an international or a local school. There are advantages to each option and you need to decide what best for your children. International Schools International schools can provide real advantages: They...

The WA Government has launched a state-wide Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA), providing WA regional and metropolitan employers greater flexibility to engage migrant workers for occupations not usually available through standard skilled migration programs. Written by Sheila Woods (MARN: 0533879) of Interstaff 27 August 2024 The new WA DAMA may particularly benefit employers finding it difficult to fill jobs...

Following comprehensive ‘once-in-a-generation’ migration reviews undertaken in 2022 and 2023, the Government promised to ‘get the right skills in the right places’ and ensure Australia meets its skills needs in coming decades. In the past 2 years, employers have seen the emergence of niche and industry-specific visa pathways, such as the Aged-Care Labour Agreement, and...

Moving abroad is a brilliant opportunity to learn more about other cultures and yourself. Stepping out and taking this giant leap of faith can easily grant you the opportunity to have many new experiences while allowing you to explore a terrain that is otherwise unknown to you. However, moving abroad is...

For many Brits retiring abroad provides the opportunity to turn their dream holiday destination into a permanent lifestyle. Surveys indicate that around one in ten people in the UK are considering retiring abroad and although many will not follow through to actually make the move the numbers are increasing. Choosing a retirement destination Expats often...

You just got a job offer that looks sweet in so many ways. Before you jump at the chance, think about all of the issues that should be considered when assessing what salary will be required when you take up a role abroad. Once you consider all of the following helpful tips, you will then...

Flying overseas for a job while your family stays back is one of the most challenging decisions you’ll have to make, considering how much you want your children to feel your love and care. Even though you can send money and ensure they have everything they need, it’s never enough. Here are five ways...

With increasing numbers of young people looking to spend time abroad as part of gap years after University or as a break after professional qualifications spending time in Australia is increasingly popular. Working Holiday visas are the option. If you are passing through for up to three months and do not intend to work in...

Australian Migration Agents, Interstaff, set out the changes to Australian Immigration rules for the 2024/25 financial year which commenced on 1st July 2024 as well as changes they are anticipating in the year. Written by Sheila Woods (MARN: 0533879) of Interstaff 15 August 2024 The start of the financial year marks the beginning of a new program year for Australian...

The world of education has seen a dramatic shift over the past decade, accelerated by the global pandemic. As families seek quality alternatives to traditional schooling, online education has gained prominence. Among the institutions that have risen to meet this demand, we are proud to say that CHS stands out as one of the leading...

Financing is of course a key thing to consider when you are looking to purchase a property abroad. If you are unable to purchase the property from your own funds you will need to identify options to obtain a mortgage. There are basically three options: 1. Remortgage your home – This can be the easiest...