The US Just Ended Open-Ended Student Visas — and Applications Are Already Down 10%
The US is ending open-ended 'duration of status' for F-1/J-1 students from September 15, and Common App data already shows...
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Six Foreign Dive Instructors Arrested in Koh Tao Work-Permit Crackdown
Six foreign dive instructors were arrested in a Koh Tao work-permit crackdown, highlighting the limits of Thailand's DTV visa.
Read moreDetailsBank of Thailand’s Biggest Overhaul in 27 Years May Tighten Scrutiny on Foreigners’ Banking
The Bank of Thailand's biggest reorganisation in 27 years could bring tougher scrutiny to foreigners' banking, pensions and property payments.
Read moreDetailsUK Landlords Lose 73% of Rent Tribunal Cases, Data Shows
LonRes data shows UK landlords lose nearly three-quarters of rent tribunal cases, with evidence problems cited in almost half.
Read moreDetails29% of New Zealand’s Priciest Properties Are Off-Limits to Golden Visa Buyers
New Bayleys research finds 29% of New Zealand's priciest properties are ineligible for the country's golden visa scheme.
Read moreDetailsChina’s Offshore Trust Crackdown Pushes Wealthy Investors to Reassess Holdings
Beijing's new 20% tax on offshore trusts is pushing wealthy mainland Chinese investors to reassess their holdings, Reuters reports.
Read moreDetailsSpain’s second-hand home prices rise 16.2% in a year
Spain's second-hand home prices rose 16.2% year-on-year in July, per the Fotocasa index.
Read moreDetailsOman halts work-permit renewals for expatriates over 60
Oman has stopped renewing work permits for expatriates over 60, reversing a 2022 policy.
Read moreDetailsProperty tax reforms projected to cut A$1.3 trillion from Australian household wealth
Modelling projects Australia's property tax reforms could cut household wealth by A$1.3 trillion.
Read moreDetailsExpat retirees tipped to drive Hong Kong’s premium home demand
Expat retirees are projected to drive Hong Kong's premium home demand, analysts say.
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