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Is it better to rent or buy a property when moving overseas? There are reasons both for and against each option and your choice will ultimately depend on your personal circumstances, future plans and the country you are relocating to.To help you make your decision, Britannia has put together these pros and cons, which will hopefully help you decide on the best option:Renting ProsRenting is certainly the better choice if you are not sure that you want to stay in your ... Read more

Australia has long been one of the most popular destinations for British expats, due to the great climate, relaxed lifestyle, better quality of life, and higher salaries many Britons hope to find there. According to a recent survey, Australia is now definitely the number one expat destination for Britons, followed by the USA, Canada and Spain. While the optimistic expectations about the expat life in Australia are not ungrounded, you should certainly find out as much about the country, living conditions, ... Read more

Once you have decided to move to another country, secured a new job, got somewhere to live and booked your route to your new country there is only one thing left to do: pack up your belongings. Anyone reading this who has actually moved to another country will know that it's not anywhere near as simple as that, but for the purpose of this blog post, we'll assume it is. So once everything else is secured and you're ready to go all ... Read more

Each month on the Britannia Emigration blog we look at a popular expat city and highlight a few of the reasons so many people move there. This month we're going to take a look at the romantic capital of the world: Paris. The food and restaurants Paris is home to some of the best restaurants and food markets in the world. The quality of produce and food available is unparalleled anywhere else in the world. From the grande Le Meurice to the smaller ... Read more

Driving your car in a foreign country can be quite intimidating if you're not properly prepared. If you're planning to live in a different country it's important to make sure you know what to expect on the roads before you arrive. We're going to have a look at some of the main points you need to have covered. But before you get out on the roads you need to make sure you're completely comfortable and happy to drive. If you don't ... Read more