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It’s natural as a parent to feel overwhelmed when it comes to selecting the best school for your child. When you boil it down, most of us want the same basic things for our children; safety, happiness, for them to have friends, do the right thing, to learn both about…
It should come as no surprise that Dubai has been rapidly growing economically, industrially, and in popularity over the past few decades. So much so that it’s become an attractive city to move to and work in as an expat. There has been a boom in business and many companies…
Our world is more open and connected than ever before, and with more people than ever choosing to spread their wings and experience a new culture, a new climate, and a new way of life – joining the ranks of the estimated 57 million worldwide expats is a tempting prospect….
It’s that time of year – Winter means that Christmas is approaching and celebrations are underway, but along with the cheer, the festive season also brings cold, wet weather and the flu. With the clocks turning back, the days are shorter and may seem bleak. It’s not uncommon to go for…
Have you ever dreamt about living abroad? The world is home to millions of other people, all who lead very different lives to us, and emigrating is an incredible opportunity to live among them, and explore. Explore a new culture, a new country, and a new way of life. Having…
The nature of our work here at Currency UK means we’re very interested in all things international. This gives us a certain level of expertise, and from time to time we like to share our expertise with the world. Today, we’re going to shed some light on the topic of…
Brexit negotiations have been underway for some time now and the topic has become a permanent feature of the news. While the latest news is constantly changing – some days negotiations are going well, other days negotiations are going nowhere – recent updates have revealed that a ‘no-deal’ Brexit will…
We all struggle with it. Don’t tell me you don’t. The frenetic pace of modern life, the feeling that there aren’t enough hours in a day, the awareness that we should eat well to sustain our busy lives – contrast with the practicality and convenience of takeaways and so-called ‘junk…
Choosing to emigrate can be one of the toughest and most rewarding decisions you will ever make in your life. More than six million Brits have chosen to take the plunge and set up a new life abroad. Whether moving for a better quality of life, business-related reasons, or to…
Receiving a monthly rent payment can be simple but it’s worth considering how your costs could be lower. Currency UK can assist. Your overseas tenant will probably pay rent monthly into a local account. But is repatriating those funds every month the cheapest way to bring the profits home? Currency…