The Pros And Cons Of The Stamp Duty Holiday
The stamp duty holiday granted by the Chancellor in July 2020 ends in March 2021. Here One Touch Investment look in depth at the impact this has had on the buy to let market and what is likely to happen after the stamp duty holiday ends. Written exclusively for Expat Network by One Touch Investment. ...
7 Ways To Reduce Your Health Insurance Premiums In 2021
If there’s one thing we can learn from 2020, it’s that we shouldn’t take our health for granted. With the ongoing pandemic, increasing chronic diseases, and rising healthcare costs, health insurance has turned into a necessity. Securing private health insurance ensures you’ll have the right financial support when you really need it. However, many people...
Why Moving To Canada Is So Appealing And How To Make It Happen
Moving to Canada is popular with many Brits with its political and historical ties to the UK along with the climate and landscape. Not even the coldest of winters when temperatures can plummet to –40° seem able to deter Brits in search of a new life. It offers an outdoor lifestyle as well as several...
What are the top global employee benefits trends in 2020?
Salary and annual leave simply aren’t enough incentives for candidates anymore. With a decreasing average of time spent in a company, employee benefits are more important than ever. Whether you run your own company or work for one, it’s important to know the latest in employee benefits trends. As an employer, knowing what benefits people...
Expats Face Stamp Duty Surcharge On UK Property Purchases
Expats and foreign investors in the UK property market face a 2% stamp duty surcharge following the UK 2020 Budget. This is added to the 3% charged on those not occupying the property meaning that there can be stamp duty charges of up to 17% on the most expensive properties. The 2020 Budget included an...
Where To Buy A Property Abroad In 2020
What are the prospects for the international property market in 2020. Simon Conn has been an international mortgage broker for 40 years and sets out his view on which are the best places to buy in 2020. Written for Expat Network by Simon Conn In 2019 Simon Conn had a steady number of enquiries...
Flagged Changes to Australia’s Skilled Occupation Lists in 2020
Australia’s upcoming Skilled Occupation List changes will determine which occupations are eligible for skilled visas in 2020, so it’s important to understand how the lists may change. Australian Migration Agents, Interstaff, set out the expected changes to the lists in 2020. Written by Sheila Woods of Interstaff 19 December, 2019 What is a Skilled Occupation List? | Skilled...
Isle Of Man To Recruit Hundreds Of Accountants In 2020
With Isle of Man-based accountancy firms in a drive to recruit hundreds of accountants in 2020, the Isle of Man Department for Enterprise has launched a targeted multi-channel campaign highlighting the financial incentives and quality of life on offer for those looking to relocate. Located in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland, the...
General Skilled Migration Visas To Become More Competitive in 2019-20
Fewer General Skilled Migration Visas are due to be issued in 2019-20 and with a strong pipeline already in place the number of invitations likely to be issued will drop and Interstaff advise how to increase your chances of a successful application. Written by Sheila Woods of Interstaff 30 May, 2019 The Department of Home Affairs...