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We’ve had a very family-focused week here at ExpatFocus, with posts on expat teenagers and addiction, the best destination for expat families, and an interview with Elaine Stallard, the Founder of Winter’s International School Finder.

Dhyan Summers returns as a columnist with a guide to transitioning from newbie to seasoned expat.Would you like to be a columnist at ExpatFocus? Email scar@expatfocus.com for details.

Our financial update this week covered topics from US expats’ taxes to the cost of living in various countries.

Speaking of tax, Dean Mulalley from Mark Dean Wealth Management discussed the challenges of UK property investment, and how expats can address them.

And of course, we have some light-hearted articles too! Here is a brief guide to the wines of Spain, from history to the present. And, if you’re thinking of moving to Australia, take a look at these ten expat blogs you might want to follow.

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Until next time, have a good week! And if you have any suggestions for future articles, leave a comment below or email scar@expatfocus.com.

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Some pretty big life events happened around the time Australian expat Rachael Kowald turned 30. She moved from London to Glasgow for the lower cost of living, returned to school as a mature age student, and then, she decided to buy a house! Rachael’s studying nursing, she also works as a carer for people with spinal cord injuries and - now she’s a homeowner. In this interview, we talk about how she got into college and then university as a foreigner, the different streams of nursing study that you can choose between in Scotland, the house-buying process and local living costs.

Some pretty big life events happened around the time Australian expat Rachael Kowald turned 30. She moved from London to Glasgow for the lower cost of living, returned to school as a mature age student, and then, she decided to buy a house!

Rachael’s studying nursing, she also works as a carer for people with spinal cord injuries and - now she’s a homeowner.

In this interview, we talk about how she got into college and then university as a foreigner, the different streams of nursing study that you can choose between in Scotland, the house-buying process and local living costs.

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For more details visit https://www.expatfocus.com/articles/expat-focus-financial-update-january-2024 SUMMARY Finland's Schengen Visa Changes:
Finland has increased the minimum daily amount required under Schengen visas to €50 and introduced new financial rules due to the rising cost of living. UK-Australia Post-Brexit Deal:
A trade deal between the UK and Australia benefits businesses like Audoo, boosting trade by 53% and contributing over £2 million to the UK economy. Tax Changes in Czechia:
Expats in Czechia face significant legislative changes in 2024, including VAT changes, property tax hikes, and income tax adjustments. Thailand's New Tax Regulations:
New tax rules in Thailand may impact the appeal of the country as a retirement destination for expats, potentially reshaping the Thai property market. Portugal's Tax Changes:
Portugal's Non-Habitual Resident tax system offers attractive tax rates for expats, leading to a rush of North Americans relocating before tax changes. Learn how this can benefit you!

For more details visit https://www.expatfocus.com/articles/expat-focus-financial-update-january-2024

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Finland's Schengen Visa Changes:
Finland has increased the minimum daily amount required under Schengen visas to €50 and introduced new financial rules due to the rising cost of living.

UK-Australia Post-Brexit Deal:
A trade deal between the UK and Australia benefits businesses like Audoo, boosting trade by 53% and contributing over £2 million to the UK economy.

Tax Changes in Czechia:
Expats in Czechia face significant legislative changes in 2024, including VAT changes, property tax hikes, and income tax adjustments.

Thailand's New Tax Regulations:
New tax rules in Thailand may impact the appeal of the country as a retirement destination for expats, potentially reshaping the Thai property market.

Portugal's Tax Changes:
Portugal's Non-Habitual Resident tax system offers attractive tax rates for expats, leading to a rush of North Americans relocating before tax changes. Learn how this can benefit you!

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Expat Focus Financial Update January 2024

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