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A collection of online resources to help the expat or would-be expat to sustain the expat lifestyle

How to transfer money securely and cost-effectively

So you’ve moved abroad and are planning to stay there for a few years or even permanently? Then chances are you have bank accounts and savings back home that at some point you’ll want to bring over to your new country. Or you’ll want to remit money from the new country to pay for a mortgage or other expenses back home. So what’s the best way to do it? Research shows that you’re unlikely to get the best deal from your bank. Read this to find out more!

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Moving Overseas Checklist – your “to do” list before you leave home

‘According to The Daily Telegraph, in 2012, 154,000 British citizens moved abroad, and the growing trend seems set to continue. If you are one of the thousands then you are going to have a lot to think about in the lead-up to your relocation. It may seem like a potentially massive headache, but if you are organised you should come out the other side relatively unscathed.’ Wayne Green of Love Removals advises on how to take the stress out of your big move.

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Cleaning company help for expat landlords

It’s a well-known truth that the visual appearance of a property is one of the most important factors prospective tenants consider. People are far more inclined to consider a sparkling property than an averagely cleaned one. Furthermore, the cleanliness and aesthetics can easily mitigate or compensate for flaws and downsides to your property, which will inevitably exist.