All posts tagged "United Kingdom"
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13Expat EssentialsKnow your rights: How the new Renters’ Rights Act impacts your UK lease
One of the most controversial pieces of legislation to come into effect so far this year, the United Kingdom’s Renters’ Rights Act...
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59Expat EssentialsWorking in the UK? Make sure you’re pension-smart
It has been compulsory for all employers in the United Kingdom to pay into their workers’ retirement funds, known in Britain as...
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151Expat EssentialsGetting a mortgage in the UK, Pt. 2: Closing, ‘The Chain’ and move-in day
(Editor’s note: This is the second part of a two-part series on getting a mortgage in the UK. You can jump to...
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171Lifestyle & CultureWho are Europe’s monarchs and what do they do in their free time?
(Editor’s note: If you’re an expat from the United States or other countries, you probably have no clue about the whole royalty...
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161Expat EssentialsGetting a mortgage in the UK, Pt. 1: Knowing your mortgage types
(Editor’s. note: This is the first post in a two-part series. You can jump to Pt. 2 here.) Are you looking to...
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159Expat EssentialsAndrea Juste: How I brought my dog to the UK
When she was 10 months old, my precious dog HoHo (“RôRô”, in Portuguese) went on an adventure. Born as a classic “caramelo”...
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190News & BuzzIs London a dangerous city? A criminologist and real Londoners share their views
Sensationalist headlines and alarmist social media posts have created an impression of London as a dangerous, violent city. But is that the...
