We're sure that for all you animal lovers out there, the idea of leaving your pet behind when you emigrate is practically unbearable. We all know that pets can be a big part of the family and that you will do anything you can to make sure that they can join you in your new [...]
One of the first questions that will be raised when you are planning on relocating or buying a holiday home overseas is whether or not you will be able to drive while you are there. The last thing that you want is to plan your whole trip around hiring a car only to arrive and [...]
Alexis Goldberg of the FranceBuyingGuide.com helps readers with their questions about buying and living in France. If you need a question answering, email france@overseasguidescompany.com I have always wanted to live in France but would need to have an income – I have had my own training business and run my own pubs before. I [...]
It is widely known that when buying a house with a garden or a plot of land in Bulgaria a foreign buyer needs to register a Bulgarian company because land cannot be sold to foreign persons. The good news is that this rule has changed and EU physical and legal persons are now allowed to [...]
When planning a move abroad, you will need to take the time to plan how you intend to transport all of your worldly goods. There are three main options to consider: using a professional moving company, which is often the only way when emigrating to Australia, the USA and other far afield destinations, hiring a [...]
Calling all property-buyers! Today’s £/€ exchange rate is more favourable for people transferring pounds than it has been for nearly two years! If you’ll need to make a euro payment to complete your overseas purchase in the near future, or you’re emigrating, you time to take action is NOW. At the end of April, the [...]
New Zealand is a dedicated nation of DIY-ers. An advert for one of the country's largest hardware stores sums it up perfectly with their motto, “DIY - it’s in our DNA”. However, laws introduced from March 1 are placing restrictions on what DIY lovers can do themselves and what they need to get the professionals [...]
This week the AustraliaBuyingGuide.com speaks to teachers Dave and Natalie who moved to Perth in 2003. In this useful interview they discuss what made them choose Perth, how they found the visa application process and how easy it was to transfer qualifications to Western Australia... When and why did you choose to move to Perth? [...]
With tax returns due in America this week, check out these mistakes commonly made by British expats according to an expat tax advisor. Hopefully this will help you to avoid them: 1. Filing late In England, this may cost you £100, but in America you will be charged 5 per cent (4.5 per cent late [...]
In recent years, a number of emerging overseas property destinations have been flooding the market, each claiming to be the next ‘big thing’. This has led the market to become somewhat crowded and perhaps rather confusing for investors. Despite this, it is the old favourites that are once again in the form of their lives! [...]