One of the best things about being an expat is the freedom to pursue the life you want beyond the borders of your homeland. That freedom is also one of the big attractions of investing in cryptocurrencies, which are free from the traditional strictures for …
Moving abroad is stressful. Even for the most experienced expat, the journey is filled with unknowns. That’s why it’s essential to purchase a comprehensive expat insurance policy to cover you during your time overseas. However, not all insurance policies are the same. To clear up …
Relocating overseas and adjusting to expat life can be stressful for parents, and even more so for children. Moving away from everything and everyone they know, starting at a new school in an unfamiliar country can be scary. However, there are simple ways to help …
Are you an expat moving overseas? Are you ready to relocate to a new country? Moving abroad can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. Between packing up your house, saying goodbye to friends and preparing for your new job, there’s a lot to think about. Will …
If you have made the decision to move overseas and become an Australian expat, you are no doubt feeling a mixture of nerves and excitement. Starting a new life abroad can be thrilling, but often the anxiety of leaving your familiar life behind can overshadow …
Are you relocating or planning to relocate overseas for work? While broadening your life experience and exposing you to new things, moving overseas is also quite daunting. For a smooth transition, here are the top five things you should keep in mind before you become …
Whether you’re looking for a chance to travel, moving for work, or are simply seeking a lifestyle change, the prospect of moving abroad is exciting. While it’s hard not to get caught up in the excitement of moving overseas, seeking the advice of a financial …
Following on from our update last week about, we’ve decided to summarise not only the key changes, but we’ve incorporated various comments about these harsh new changes to the main residence exemption from well respected tax professionals and Australian tax commentators. What’s changing? Australian expatriates …
Unfortunately for non-resident Australian expats and non-residents generally, some two and a half years after first being proposed in the May 2017 Federal Budget (refer 2017 Federal Budget – Expats clear losers), today sees the death knell of the main residence exemption for non-resident Australian …
Latest Update: 5th December 2019 – Unfortunately today the Federal Government passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing Affordability Measures) Bill 2019 into law without amendment, resulting in the scrapping of the main residence exemption for non-resident Australian expats. To read more about …
