What The Federal Budget Announcements Mean For Australia’s Migration Program
If you are seeking the expat lifestyle in Australia, you may be keen to know how international travel restrictions impact your plans. Australia’s 2020-21 Federal Budget has confirmed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to be felt by the nation’s migration program for years to come. Interstaff set out the implications. Written by Sheila Woods of Interstaff 20...
Critical Work and Compassionate Travel – Migration in the COVID-19 Era
In the Covid environment it seems travel to Australia over the next 12 months will continue to be restricted to people with a valid Travel Exemption. Interstaff set out what employers and visa applicants/holders need to know. Written by Sheila Woods of Interstaff 20 October, 2020 When is it possible to apply for an international Travel Exemption? At this time, Travel Exemptions are...
4 Categories Of Employee Benefits You Should Know
For applicants looking for a job or HR professionals exploring benefit options, it is good to know of the different types of employee benefits that employers typically offer. For applicants, this knowledge will prove useful when it comes to comparing job offers. Whereas HR professionals can determine the right kinds of benefits that would help...
How to Best Showcase Your Apartment to Quickly Attract Renters
When you have a vacant apartment, it costs you money every day it sits unoccupied. That is why it is so important to decrease that time between paying tenants to the bare minimum. Rightfully you may wonder how you can market your property during difficult economic times and a crisis like COVID-19? Written exclusively for...
Life As A Digital Nomad – A Personal Perspective
Becoming a digital nomad is an increasingly popular option and the pandemic has made many people digital nomads as they work from home even if they are unfamiliar with the term. Here I share my experience of moving to Spain to take advantage of my ability to live as a digital nomad. Written by Nigel...
Expats Leading Healthier Lives During Lockdown
According to a survey by Aetna International into their experiences during lockdown expats are actively taking control of their physical health while they struggle with their mental health. 63.6% of expats admit that the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted their mental health and more than half of them would rather live in their home country during...
7 Mistakes Stopping You From Improving Your Foreign Language Skills
Anyone interested in learning a new language needs to remember that this is no walk in the park. Learning a different language demands dedication, hard work, and a lot of patience from the learner’s side. Setbacks are always possible, and everyone should expect to make some mistakes at the beginning of their journey. The best...
Child Abduction By Spouse – Precautions and Legal Remedies
Child abduction by one parent from another following marital breakdown can be a harrowing experience. Prevention is preferable as legal remedies can be expensive and difficult. Here Samara Iqbal of Aramas Law explains the legal remedies and practical precautions available. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Samara Iqbal, Director & Solicitor of Aramas Law Ltd ...
A Guide To Record-Keeping And Expenses For The Self-Employed
If you’re new to self-employment, record-keeping might sound like hard work – even for those who have been filing for years it can be daunting. While that may be true, it does come with its own reward – namely, that sole traders can claim back allowable expenses and pay less tax on their earnings. Written...
5 Tips For Managing Your Currency Exposure As An Expat…
Managing exchange rate risk and transferring funds internationally are a part of life for expats and making sure that you do this effectively can make a significant difference to the cost of covering regular expenses and major purchases. Currency Index, the expert currency consultants, set out their top tips for managing your exchange rate exposure...
Moving to Switzerland: The insider’s guide – Part Three
This is Part Three of a series of extracts from an article by Byron Mühlberg of Monito originally published on Monito.com. Written by someone who just moved to the country this guide helps people get a better picture of what they can reasonably expect along the way as they prepare for, embark upon and embrace their move...
Moving to Switzerland: The insider’s guide – Part Two
This is Part Two of a series of extracts from an article by Byron Mühlberg of Monito originally published on Monito.com. Written by someone who just moved to the country this guide helps people get a better picture of what they can reasonably expect along the way as they prepare for, embark upon and embrace their move...