If you want an overseas property from which you can access all the best in a nation’s culture, shopping and nightlife, head for the city. But which city is the nicest to live in? A holiday home or even a new life overseas doesn’t have to revolve around sun, sea and sand. Many overseas buyers [...]
Saving more than £2,000 made emigrating to Canada all the more fun for Margaret Johnston, who has just enjoyed her first Christmas in her new home in Nova Scotia. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company When Margaret relocated in October 2013, she chose to use currency specialist Smart Currency Exchange rather than her bank [...]
It’s little wonder so many Brits are moving to Australia and Canada – seven of the world’s top ten most desirable cities to live in are located in one of these two countries. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company Melbourne in Oz is officially the most liveable city in the world, according to the [...]
It often makes sense to rent a home before buying when moving to a long-haul destination. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company It’s precisely what expat Stewart Buchanan, author of the CanadaBuyingGuide.com, is doing in Vancouver, so here he offers some first-hand advice... “Expats tend to flock towards the larger cities when they first [...]
The Canadian government must be big fans of Duncan Bannatyne, Peter Jones and friends as they have introduced a process whereby foreign entrepreneurs can secure permanent residency through a Dragon’s Den style interview process. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company The new ‘start-up’ visa will grant expats access to the country for as long [...]
Stewart Buchanan of the Canada Buying Guide has been a resident of Vancouver for a number of years now. Today he answers a reader question about activities that be enjoyed in Canada long after the snow has melted. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company If you would like to ask Stewart a question you [...]
When you hear the phrase “capital cities” what do you envision? Grand buildings, designer shops, fancy restaurants? You’re certainly not wrong – capital cities are renowned for all of these things and so much more. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company When put simply, in the majority of countries you can find anything that [...]
Recently released statistics have revealed that it is the rural areas of Canada that are currently enjoying the lowest unemployment rates in the country. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company This means that Saskatchewan and Alberta, which have unemployment rates of 4 per cent and 4.5 per cent respectively, may just be the [...]
In a recent announcement from the Canadian government, the terms of an exciting new immigration programme were outlined which could open doors to those who had previously been finding the process rather tricky… Article written by The Overseas Guides Company The ‘start-up’ visa programme is targeting a select group of people from around the world [...]
If you're looking at buying a Canadian property, but have been put off by the high cost in recent years, then recent indicators of a moderation in prices are sure to pique your interest. Article written by The Overseas Guides Company The Canadian Real Estate Association has lamented that property prices and market activity have [...]