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furnished apartments

Online Booking Platform For Furnished Apartments

Homelike is an online booking platform for furnished apartments, with 85,000+ apartments in 450+ cities. It is suitable for people on the move who are in need of accommodation from one month onwards with flexible move in and move out dates. With no extra customer fees (except in Spain) and all the utility costs...

Adapt To A New Future

Are We Ready To Adapt To A New Future?

None of us will ever forget the immense challenges of the last eighteen months. But if you are looking for a compelling case study of the incredible things that can be achieved when different nationalities and cultures come together for the common good, then the work being done to turn the tide against the...

Seizing The Opportunity To Transform The Assignee Experience

Never before have global mobility professionals been so visible and crucial to the success of their organisations. They have had to adapt quickly to support their people through uncertainty and rapidly shifting travel restrictions have led the discussion about the future of remote working. Written for Expat Network by Cameron Senior, Interim...

expat mortgages

UK’s Expat Demographics & Latest Mortgage Trends

Research conducted by ExpatMortgages-uk.com shows that as of 2019, people born outside the UK – typically referred to as expatriates or expats – made up around 14% of the UK’s residents. That adds up to just under 10 million people. Now, all of these people need somewhere to live, so there is a lot...

Health Insurance For Expats

Health Insurance For Expats Doesn’t Have To Be Daunting

If you’re moving abroad, there’s a lot to think about. It can be a stressful process and one that requires a lot of time and energy – and that’s before you even arrive in your new country. Arranging healthcare might seem like another daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. ...

UK Self Assessment payment on account

Payment on Account For UK Self Assessment

Payments on account can be one of the most common stumbling blocks when it comes to your self-assessment tax return. Although it was introduced as an initiative to help taxpayers spread their tax payments, it can often result in annual frustration and can actually harm your cash flow if you are caught unaware. ...

digital nomad

How To Become A Digital Nomad And Find A Remote Job

What is a digital nomad? And could you get paid for relocating? The post-COVID work-from-anywhere culture is opening up huge opportunities for living abroad while working remotely, with some places even paying remote workers to move there. So, could being a digital nomad work for you? We look at how to find a job...

Expats’ Mental Health

Research Study: How Has COVID-19 Affected Expats’ Mental Health?

For mental health awareness week 2021, William Russell surveyed over 1,100 expatriates in five countries to reveal some worrying stats about expat mental health.  Expat Network is publishing the results here from an article originally published by William Russell. Written by Inez Cooper, Co-Founder & Managing Director, William Russell The...

The Ups And Downs Of Immigrating: A South African’s Experience

Growing up in beautiful South Africa, surrounded by the sea and mountains, vineyards, delicious food, and incredibly hospitable people, I would never have guessed that I would choose to leave in search of expanding opportunities one day. Nevertheless, here we are, five years later with much experience to impart to those...

advisory firm for british expats in the usa

Choosing An Appropriate Advisory Firm For British Expats In The USA

Cross border USA/UK financial advisory services is a highly specialised area within the financial services industry. The point of this, brief, article is to ensure that you and the firm you are considering engaging have the knowledge, expertise, and capability to offer you a full service. Written by Mark James of...

HSBC Expat

International Banking With HSBC Expat

A smooth transition to a new host location is key to the success of an expat life. That’s why we’ve partnered with HSBC Expat, a specialist global personal banking service designed specifically for expatriates. As a bank focused on those living and working abroad, HSBC Expat offers expert banking and...

Best Places To Live For Expats

The Best Places To Live For Expats In 2021

Hot off the press, InterNations’ yearly ranking for the best places to live for expats is out! They surveyed over 12,000 expats living in 59 countries to come up with a ranking of the most expat-friendly countries. The cost of living, ease of settling in, and overall quality of life are just a few of...