Costa Blanca And South East Spain: Popular Areas
Many expats looking to settle in Spain to live, work or retire are attracted by the climate and lifestyle to the Costa Blanca and the regions of South East Spain. Here Girasol Homes outline the attractions of these popular resorts and cities. Written by Nigel Salmon, Founder and MD, Girasol Homes Alicante The property...
A Guide To Provence, The Luberon
The Luberon is Provence at its finest. Close your eyes and imagine yourself in the South of France, under a hazy early evening sun, leisurely bowling down a small provincial road lined by Platane trees. At both sides, the road gives way to vineyards and lavender fields until they merge into a mystical play of...
Where To Live In Australia
Here we look at where you should live in Australia, looking at the highlights of life in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Queensland Queensland has extensive coastlines with access to the Great Barrier Reef as well as the outback and rainforests. The Queensland website has a wealth of...
Working In South Africa: The Tax Implications
South Africa is one of the expatriate jurisdictions where proactive planning makes a significant difference to the tax and exchange control implications of an international mobile employee. The primary reasons for this proactive planning are: Unlike most other countries, with good planning you only become ‘tax resident’ in the beginning of your sixth year in...
Downtime In South America
If your expat assignment takes you to South America, why not travel to these recommended places in your time off? Get away from your work assignment and truly explore your new environment, its culture and unique sights. Buenos Aires, Argentina The birthplace of the tango is, like the dance itself, captivating, seductive and bustling with...
Most Expat Buy-To-Let Loans In South East UK
A majority of UK expat buy-to-let mortgages are concentrated in greater London and the South East, according to new figures. Figures from lender Skipton International show up to 40% of expat mortgage customers are investing in buy-to-let property in Greater London, with another 25% in the South East of England. Just 10% of British expats...