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Newly arrived women in Austria might have a lengthy to-do list upon arrival, including setting up home utilities, opening a bank account, and enrolling their...

Tips & Guides Emma Fischer Emma Fischer 13 min 9 May 29

Some expats who live and work in South Africa can claim a South African pension. As it depends on your income, many expats typically don’t qualify. This mean...

Tips & Guides Rachel Ndlovu Rachel Ndlovu 9 min 12 May 25

Swiss house renovations can be financed via savings, loans (2-4% interest), mortgage refinancing, or cantonal subsidies covering up to 40% of energy-efficient upgrade costs.

Tips & Guides Ingrid Vogler Ingrid Vogler 2 min 7 May 21

GBP accounts in Germany are available through digital banks like Wise, Revolut, and N26 Metal. These multi-currency accounts offer low-fee GBP holding and conversion, ideal for expats with UK financial connections.

Tips & Guides David Miller David Miller 15 min 22 May 19

Brussels offers furnished and serviced apartments for expats and short-term residents. Serviced apartments provide hotel-like amenities with cleaning and utilities included, while furnished apartments offer more independent living at lower costs.

Tips & Guides Sophie Van Den Berg Sophie Van Den Berg 8 min 14 May 19

Catalonia is a fiercely independent region in northeastern Spain with its own Catalan language, rich culture, and capital city Barcelona. The region features iconic Gaudí architecture, Dalí art, and ongoing political tensions over independence.

Tips & Guides Emily Johnson Emily Johnson 9 min 17 May 19