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The number of Britons applying for Australian visas has increased recently, anticipating changes in Australian immigration rules, according to Visafirst.com, a visa agency. Changes are to come into effect on July 1, when Australia introduces the new Skillselect system, which is designed to ensure that immigrants can contribute more to the Australian economy. The changes are set to lengthen the application process and will make it overall more difficult to obtain permanent residence. Skillselect – The New Australian System Skilled Migrant Selection Register ... Read more

The number of Britons considering a move abroad has increased significantly over the last few years. There are various reasons why you may consider a move abroad, including employment and lifestyle differences in the destination country. In this post, we have collected some of the top reasons why expats leave their homeland to begin a new life abroad. 1. Better Employment and Investment Opportunities Moving abroad to find better employment or investment prospects is high on the list of reasons why expats relocate. ... Read more

Australia has always been regarded as one of the most popular destinations among British expats. There are many reasons why you should consider Australia if you are thinking of moving abroad, such as the lifestyle, climate, quality of life and the range of opportunities. We've compiled some of the main reasons why moving to Australia is a great choice for many expats. 1. Economic Opportunities Unlike most European countries, Australia has so far largely avoided to sink into deep recession. Australia is the ... Read more

We have chosen Australia's second largest city, Melbourne for our city of the month feature in January. Melbourne is an extremely popular city among expats from all over the world, and is one of Australia's multicultural centres. Britons moving to Melbourne will discover a city that uniquely combines European culture and style with an easy-going Australian attitude. Multicultural Melbourne Melbourne is one of Australia's most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities, where over one-third of the residents were born overseas, and where there are over ... Read more

No matter how prepared you are for your move abroad, you will still have to face some culture shock. This is entirely normal, everybody is affected by a change of culture, lifestyle and environment, especially when they first move abroad. It is therefore important to prepare as much as you can. This will make it much easier to cope with the challenge of moving abroad, and you'll feel at home in your new country much faster. So what is culture shock? Culture shock refers ... Read more