Unemployed British graduates struggling to make their first foray into the world of paid employment could be about to be presented with an attractive offer from the Canadian government. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Canadian Immigration Minister, Jason Kenney, has announced that the North American nation will be upping their game in order [...]
Recent research conducted by trulia.com, a leading US property website, demonstrated that home ownership in the USA is 45 per cent cheaper than renting in all areas in the USA. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company The insightful study looked at the homes that were up for sale and for rent on the website [...]
If you are thinking about buying property abroad or have recently completed a renovation and are looking at ways of renting it out, you would do well to consider the services of a property management company. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company You might wonder why you would want to enlist the services of [...]
This week Alexis Goldberg of the FranceBuyingGuide.com chats to Angela and Matt Saunders who live in France’s southern Languedoc region. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Matt works as a building contractor and Angela runs a small gallery. Alexis asks them why they decided to make the move, why they chose the Languedoc and [...]
The exchange rate for Brits buying in the USA is the best it’s been for four months, making now an ideal time to consider a purchase in Florida and even secure a favourable £/$ rate with a currency exchange specialist. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company The Federal Reserve’s long-awaited decision to introduce [...]
Cyprus is a wonderful place to move to. What with the lovely weather, the lower cost of living and a more family orientated way of life, it’s easy to see why people decide to up sticks and move to the island. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company When making such an important, life-changing decision, [...]
Year-round sun, fabulous beaches, affordable property and excellent air access – it’s little wonder, the island of Lanzarote in the Canaries has seen a surge in interest from British property-buyers recently. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company The number of searches on Rightmove Overseas for Playa Blanca, one of three main resorts in [...]
One of the biggest concerns of Brits relocating abroad is what the healthcare system is like in their new country and whether they’ll have to pay for treatment. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Here Alexis Goldberg, Languedoc resident and writer of FranceBuyingGuide.com, outlines healthcare in France: The French healthcare system is one of [...]
Australia’s Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin has announced that the British Government has agreed to discuss the contentious issue of frozen pensions. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company The long overdue development came after discussions last week with British Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Iain Duncan Smith. [...]
Saving £6,000 when they bought their Mediterranean holiday home has made holidays there especially enjoyable for British couple Steve and Stephanie James. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company The simple decision to use a currency exchange specialist rather than their bank to send money from the UK to Greece to pay for their apartment [...]