How Much Does Buying Or Renting Property Cost In Australia
In her article Swati Iyer looks at the cost of living in Australia. Here we cover the costs related to renting and buying a home and utilities. Taken from an article written by Swati Iyer for Instarem According to some media reports, housing prices in Australia have consistently fallen between 2017 and 2018, particularly in...
What Is The Cost Of Getting Around In Australia?
In her article Swati Iyer looks at the cost of living in Australia. Here we cover the costs related to using public transport and running a car in Australia. Taken from an article written by Swati Iyer for Instarem How Much Does Public Transport Cost In Australia? Many cities in Australia have reliable and efficient...
The Cost Of Education And Childcare In Australia
In her article Swati Iyer looks at the cost of living in Australia. Here we cover the costs related to education and childcare in Australia. Taken from an article written by Swati Iyer for Instarem Childcare & Education Formal childcare costs in Australia vary from state to state and provider to provider. A long...
Update On The Spanish Local Tax “Plusvalía Municipal”
Real estate transfers in Spain can be subject to local Tax on the Increase in the Urban Land Value (“Impuesto sobre el Incremento de Valor de los Terrenos de Naturaleza Urbana” or “Plusvalía Municipal”). This mandatory municipal tax is levied on the increase disclosed in the value of urban land whenever urban land located in...
The Importance Of High Risk Insurance Cover
As businesses work hard to expand internationally and expats choose to travel further afield to counter the impact of the challenges they are seeing in many of the more traditional and domestic markets, there has been a marked increase in international travel for business and work to more remote and austere environments with the hope...
Post-Brexit Solutions To Retention Of EU Rights
As the Brexit debate in the UK continues to rage, with little clarity as to the practical implications of the country’s departure from the EU, many people simply want to understand what this means in terms of the everyday aspects of their lives. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Luis da Silva, Managing Director of...
Spain Tops The Table Of Dream International Moves
Brits are dreaming of a new life in the Spanish sun, according to new research carried out by Opinium on behalf of AnyVan.com, the home moving company. Spain Tops the Table of Dream International Moves Spain is the most popular destination for UK residents fantasising of a move overseas, with 13% of the respondents...
Taking A Pet To New Zealand
When considering taking your pet with you to New Zealand you should ensure you understand what is involved and be confident that your pet is fit enough to make the journey and to settle in to a new life with you in New Zealand. You will be responsible for its well-being and for ensuring that...
Migrants To Live In Regional Areas: Government Plans
Interstaff have outlined the latest on plans for Australia’s new migrants to live in regional areas to reduce the impact on the main cities in Australia. Written by Sheila Woods of Interstaff 9 October, 2018 Australia’s Population and Urban Infrastructure Minister, Alan Tudge today confirmed the Government is progressing plans to develop a new landmark population policy that will...
Streamlined Filing: How to Catch Up on Your Taxes Penalty-Free
Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 30th and join Greenback Expat Tax Services for a FREE, live webinar on how to utilize the Streamlined Filing Procedures to catch up on 3+ years of late taxes, penalty-free. Host David McKeegan, Co-Founder of Greenback will be joined by one of Greenback’s Streamlined Filing experts, and they will...
Healthcare In New Zealand
New Zealand has an excellent public and private healthcare system. General health is good with no major diseases. The normal childhood vaccinations are recommended and TB and Hepatitis B in particular. General Health and Vaccinations Tap water is safe to drink, although drinking water direct from streams and lakes does carry a risk from Giardia,...
Why Does Your Expat Health Insurance Premium Go Up Each Year?
So this is the time of the year. You receive your health insurance bill and are frustrated to find that you need to pay more this year. As a matter of fact, health insurance premiums seem to increase so naturally each year that you may stop asking why. But have you ever wondered, other than...