The Worldwide Cost of Living Survey 2019 from the Economic Intelligence Unit ranks the most expensive cities in the world.  For the first time in its history three cities share the top spot as the most expensive city in the world.  Hong Kong and Paris join Singapore, the city that topped the rankings last year....

HSBC’s Expat Explorer survey looks at many aspects of the expat life and has just reported on the best cities for lifestyle and culture. Whether it’s a more active lifestyle you are looking for, cultural experiences or enjoying excellent food experiences, these are the cities that expats love. HSBC point to these highlights: Culture...

When deciding between a French school and an international school, parents have several factors to consider. A local school offers the advantages of acquiring fluency in French, broader acquaintanceships with French children and their culture. Young children typically adapt well to the French system, becoming comfortable within a matter of months. For older students, the...

If you are considering working overseas you should find out before you go how far your salary is going to stretch. Luckily there is new research showing the relative cost of living in major cities worldwide. Singapore retains its title as the world’s most expensive city for a fourth consecutive year in a top ten...

UK buyers are the most important group of non-resident investors in France, accounting for 34 per cent of all transactions in 2015, up 44 per cent on 2014. The figures come from a survey by the Notaires de France, BNP and Rightmove, the UK property portal. The combined effects of sterling strength and euro weakness...