Articles: Money

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  Handling your finances Down Under

  The different methods of investment

  Expats often wonder whether they should send their savings home, or invest in their adopted country. There’s no reason why they can’t do both - and invest in other markets too. Find out some of the options available to invest not just in different countries, but in different asset classes too.

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  What is forex trading?

  What is forex?

  With a daily turnover of $5.3 trillion, the foreign exchange (forex) is the world’s most liquid financial market. Each day, consumers, businesses, governments and traders exchange currencies on the open market in order to buy goods and services, facilitate trade and capitalize on price fluctuations.

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  Making overseas property payments cheaply

  Best advice for expats making property payments overseas

  When buying property overseas, there is a lot to organise. You need to pick the right lawyers, architects, regulatory bodies, and even make last minute travel arrangements.

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  How much will living abroad cost?

  Cost of living, allowances and hardship factors

  Whether you are moving abroad independently or your company is managing the relocation process, one of the most important factors for most expats is money. How much will it cost to live in another country?

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  Foreign Exchange for Expats

  Why you should think about it before moving

  We know it's boring, but trust us when we say that taking the time to think about this issue will be of great monetary value to you.

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  Currency and exchange risk

  When buying property in Australia

  Buying property is the biggest financial transaction that most of us will ever make. Due to the large amounts of money involved, small differences in the exchange rate, commissions or payment schedules can make a big difference to your pocket.

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  Laws of Probate

  Further information for new-comers

  The idea of thinking about the laws of probate when arriving in a new country seems a little odd! The normal view at this time is to look ahead towards a new and exciting life. But this is the time when many things need to be thought of - new land, new languages, new food, new customs and new laws. Let's get everything in order while we are at it!

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  Buying property in Australia

  Australia is a popular choice for relocation

  Many of us dream of throwing in the UK towel and heading south of the equator to some place where the sun shines, the wages are better and life just seems so much sweeter. For many people, this place is fondly referred to as Australia.

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  Is your Will valid in Australia?

  Important information for new arrivals

  The movement of a person, or a whole family, to a new life in Australia raises many important and urgent concerns. Small wonder then, that the matter of whether they have a Will, and whether it is still valid, is usually overlooked.

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