Leanne Shrosbree
  Leanne Shrosbree   ● Nov 5, 2021

Steps to opening a Portuguese bank account from South Afr...

Opening a bank account in Portugal can be a complicated process as most banks won’t allow you to open an account unless you visit a branch in ...

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  Leanne Shrosbree   ● Sep 10, 2021

Moving to the UK in 2022? National Insurance will cost yo...

The UK government has announced tax hikes to fund a Health and Social Care Levy. This means a National Insurance increase in 2022.

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Leanne Shrosbree
  Leanne Shrosbree   ● Jun 1, 2021

Find the right accommodation in the UK

The quality and cost of accommodation in the UK can vary greatly. While it might be daunting to try and figure out where you’ll live when movi...

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  Leanne Shrosbree   ● Apr 20, 2021

Must know facts about the UK

If you’re not sure where to start your UK research, have a look at some of the information below. This three-minute crash course will give you...

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  Leanne Shrosbree   ● Mar 15, 2021

Finding a community of expats in the UK

Finding a community of like-minded expats in the UK from your home country can be challenging. Whether you’re contemplating the big move, or a...

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  Leanne Shrosbree   ● Feb 24, 2021

Beware of new HMRC National Insurance scam calls

Criminals have clever ways of defrauding millions each year. They often combine new-school technology with old-school tricks to get people to ...

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  Leanne Shrosbree   ● Feb 22, 2021

Do you know the difference between your NI and NHS number...

Most expats who move to the UK for the first time will need to get a National Health Service (NHS) number and a National Insurance number (NI/...

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  Leanne Shrosbree   ● Feb 5, 2021

A complete guide to the Scottish education system

Moving to Scotland can be an overwhelming experience. Aside from finding a new home, there are numerous other factors to consider, including s...

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  Leanne Shrosbree   ● Oct 26, 2020

UK healthcare: Everything you need to know about accessin...

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) provides healthcare for both people living in the UK and visitors to the country. If you’re thinking of...

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