Advice Articles

Expat financial advice from the experts

Brunei

Moving to Brunei with your family?

Moving abroad with your family? How about Moving to Brunei… Most people have heard of Brunei however very few could place it on a map. Yet there are currently around 160,000 expats residing there, making up 40% of the total population. Is moving to Brunei a good idea? For those that visit, they would find the […]

Online Investment Platform from Novia Global

Staying ahead of the game is paramount… Here at Harrison Brook, we strive for advancement, efficiency and transparency. Our track record tells us that this is the best method for achieving top results for our clients. With this, we employ various innovative technologies such as the Novia Global investment platform. Novia Global is an international […]

Moving to Oman

Why Oman? Healthcare, Jobs, Lifestyle, Schools.

What you need to know about moving to Oman… For many Moving to Oman is not the first thing that springs to mind when thinking about moving abroad. But with a strong, and growing, infrastructure, job opportunities, cheap (and luxury) accommodation and good health care and schools, Oman could be the perfect destination for you […]

exchange rate

getting the best exchange value for sterling

If you are a British expat and you have money regularly paid into your UK bank, you will probably need to transfer it to your country of residence and have it converted into whatever the local currency is. So, if for example, you are living in Spain, then in order to spend your transferred money, […]

australia partner visa

Partner Visa – your ticket to Australian residency

Your ticket to Australia may involve a partner visa… Australia is one of the most popular countries chosen by would-be migrants thanks to its climate, lifestyle, and career opportunities. One way of gaining Aussie citizenship is through a partner visa. Read on for a quick overview of what’s required. What defines a ‘partner’? For someone […]

expat savings

Savings options for Expats – What are your options?

How to save money as an expat? Savings options for expats of every demographic! For the majority, the dream of moving abroad for work is exactly that, a dream. But for others, great weather, quality of life and substantial earnings is enough for them to make the leap. Most have great intentions to put away […]

carte de sejour

Renewing your Carte De Sejour in France ?

Renewing your Carte De Sejour in France? As an expat in France who hasn’t quite mastered the beautiful language of love, even the simplest of tasks can become eventful. With Brexit looming, for the large number of expats who have become resident in France, the tide is changing. From 2019 it is likely that if […]

bordeaux expats

Bordeaux expats – Why is it loved so much?

Bordeaux is not just perfect for expats but for anyone with a love of the good life! Having just won the prestigious Lonely Planet’s guide top pick for 2017, the 9th largest city in France, known as “Little Paris” has an ever-increasing list of reasons to not only visit but move and live there. So […]

French mortgage

French mortgage – finding the right one for you

Making the move… You may need a mortgage first.  So, the allure of sunny weather, beautiful beaches, old cities, hiking spots and good food has pushed you to purchase a property in France. But what are the next steps toward making this dream a reality? Well, first of all, you will need to arrange a […]