British Expats in Spain Face a 40% Pension Tax Hit as New UK Inheritance Rules Approach
British expats in Spain face a 40% UK inheritance tax hit on pensions starting April 2027, under a rule announced...
US Ultra-Wealthy Rush to New Zealand’s ‘Golden Visa’ Program, Applications Up Sixfold
New Zealand's investor-immigration program has drawn over 700 applications from wealthy Americans in 14 months, more than six times the...
Work-Visa-to-Permanent-Residency Pathways: Country Comparison
The time it takes a skilled professional to move from an initial work visa to permanent residency varies enormously by...
Which Countries Offer the Fastest Work-Visa-to-Permanent-Residency Pathways for Skilled Professionals?
The shortest verified pathways from a work visa to permanent residency for skilled professionals run from roughly six months to...
UK Housing Market Cools: Sharpest August Price Fall Since 2018 Coincides With a Pullback in Overseas Sales
UK asking prices post their steepest August fall since 2018 as overseas sellers pull back for separate landlord-tax reasons, ahead...
Demand for Canadian Citizenship Certificates Soars, Driven by Americans
Demand for Canadian citizenship certificates has surged, driven largely by Americans claiming descent under the new Lost Canadian law.
$100,000 H-1B Fee Could Push US Jobs Offshore, Congressman Warns
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi warns a proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee could push skilled work offshore instead of bringing talent to...
Aberdeen Investments Adds Six Tokyo Properties as It Builds Out Japan’s Flexible-Rental Bet
Aberdeen Investments bought six Tokyo properties with Weave Living, pushing its Japan living-sector portfolio near $1 billion amid strong rental...
UAE Names 11 Resident Categories Exempt From the 180-Day Absence Rule
The UAE has named 11 categories of residents exempt from the rule that cancels residency after 180 days abroad.
Seoul Pushed Ahead With Property Tax Overhaul Despite Its Own Survey Showing a Near-Even Split
Seoul pressed ahead with a property tax overhaul despite its own survey showing a near-even split, as a petition against...
