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Mile High Club

Thursday, October 4th, 2018

A brave team of removalists from Britannia Sandersteads decided to work together to raise funds for Prostrate Cancer by taking on a skydiving challenge. The skydive took place on Sunday 15th July 2018 in Salisbury so far raising £2,815.89 towards their group target of £5,000. The jumpers were - Trevor Woods, Mairead Almandras, Brady Almandras, Luke Smith, Tim Stevens, Nigel Woods, Adrian Harrison, Taylor Norwood and Ashley Watson The 9 Top Guns each did a tandem Skydive jumping from 15,000 feet and falling at speeds ... Read more

Where in the World Should you Live?

Monday, September 3rd, 2018

When you experience a yearning to move overseas, one of the first questions likely to crop up is what country should I live in?! Often, UK citizens automatically consider Europe as their first choice, simply due to the ease of remaining close enough to family members. However, with the recent turmoil and confusion surrounding Brexit, it’s becoming a choice filled with uncertainty and understandably, wannabe expats are feeling forced to reconsider where to live in the world, outside of Europe. Let’s be ... Read more

The Latest Impacts of Brexit on Expats

Tuesday, August 21st, 2018

*The UK is no longer part of the EU and therefore while the information in the following Blog was correct at the time of writing, it would be best to gain more current information. With each new headline and constantly changing Brexit situation, expats are understandably feeling somewhat confused and uncertain about their futures. Tensions remain high as the negotiations between the UK and EU reach breaking point. There appear to be far more questions than answers at this time and this is ... Read more

The Britannia guide to buying a home

Monday, August 6th, 2018

Although buying a home can be an exciting adventure, it is also one of the most stressful and daunting decisions you will ever make – especially when it’s your first time. The decisions you make along the way when buying a property could save you – or cost you many thousands of pounds, so to help you through this tumultuous journey, here is Britannia’s guide to buying a home. Is buying a home right for you? According to a survey by the ... Read more

Expats in UAE can Relax with New Visa Regulations

Thursday, July 12th, 2018

The new regulations around visas and foreign company ownership are set to have significant positive impacts on expats living and working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). For expats looking to emigrate to UAE this is very good news and may indeed spark a flurry to relocate or set up businesses here. Historically, the system has been far from attractive for expats and honestly quite impractical. The inflexible and rigid visa restrictions saw job seekers struggling to find suitable work due to ... Read more