UAE to Limit Expat Mortgages at 50%

The UAE Central Bank has announced that they will now limit mortgage loans for foreigners who wish to buy property in the region to a maximum of 50 percent of the property’s value. The reports are “sending shockwaves across the country’s ban...

Canada Set to Fast Track Skilled Worker Visa Process

The Canadian government has announced that they will be speeding up the entry process for skilled workers as part of plans to help their oil, gas and construction industries. The new permanent residency scheme, which will be introduced in January ...

Where Can Expatriates Find the Most Emotional People

Recent research by global poll organization Gallup has indicated that it is Singaporeans that are the least emotional people in the world. The survey, which questioned people on whether they felt strong negative or positive emotions on a daily bas...

Immigration Law Changes Announced in the UK

A number of changes to the immigration policies that govern the United Kingdom were announced last week and these will come into force on December 13th 2012. The UK Border Agency announced new immigration laws last week that aim to tighten rules a...

The 30 Most Expensive Countries in the World Revealed

Tokyo was yet again named as the most expensive place in the world in which to live in a recent survey by Eurocost International. Expatriation and cost of living experts Eurocost International recently released their 2012 Expat Cost of Living Rank...