http://www.robinsons-intl.com/blog Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:29:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When moving from one office to another, there are thousands of things that could go wrong. There's a reason most top firms invest in an office removals team – because they're trained to ensure that those potential disasters don't happen. Still, year after year, hundreds of businesses employ untrained amateur ... http://www.robinsons-intl.com/blog/disastrous-office-removal-these-two-low-cost-furniture-solutions-can-help-you-recover/ Spain has always been a popular destination for British expatriates and holidayers, but as a cultural destination it possesses quite a different way of life. Many British expatriates and overseas workers experience some severe growing pains, particularly surrounding the Spanish language and slight cultural differences. While furniture removals and Spanish ... http://www.robinsons-intl.com/blog/britons-moving-overseas-experience-language-woes-communication-issues/ A Presidentially endorsed Australian research group has released its 2009 Global Peace Index, naming and ranking countries according to their peacefulness and lack of violence, both social and political. Popular expatriate destination New Zealand has topped the list, with other top 10 finalists including Japan, Iceland, Denmark, and Canada. As ... http://www.robinsons-intl.com/blog/new-zealand-japan-denmark-top-list-of-peaceful-overseas-living-destinations/ Thousands of Britons move house every week, and almost all experience the stress that can come with a high-pressure move. Even a simple home can require a plethora of removals requirements, from secure possessions to a reliable removals service. The potential for damage and danger can also be high, with ... http://www.robinsons-intl.com/blog/3-must-haves-for-a-successful-move/ Retirement in the UK is often a gloomy prospect. There's the distinct lack of sun, the somewhat harsh winters, and the potentially high cost of living. Stories of struggling pensioners are frequent bait for the tabloids, and the living conditions of many retirees are slowly getting less comfortable. With many British ... http://www.robinsons-intl.com/blog/40-of-brits-aged-above-55-consider-moving-abroad/ Many British expatriates are finding an international move to be more than they bargained for. With hundreds of thousands of Britons living overseas, a range of resources have appeared for expatriates the world over. Almost all are now making mention of one thing: the incredibly common belief that an overseas ... http://www.robinsons-intl.com/blog/many-expatriates-underestimate-moving-overseas/ As the global economy continues to lack growth and global property markets prove a turbulent investment, many UK-based investors are looking at their overseas properties as lifestyle assets above long-term investments. With holiday and investment properties ranging from exotic locations in Cape Verde and Bulgaria, all the way to trusted ... http://www.robinsons-intl.com/blog/many-brits-buy-overseas-property-for-lifestyle-reasons/ Despite trends showing an increase in returning British expatriates, a growing number of British citizens are looking to move abroad, either as part of a developing career or for the improved lifestyle on offer. Countries like Spain and Turkey continue to rank amongst top expatriate destinations, offering relatively inexpensive living ... http://www.robinsons-intl.com/blog/two-important-things-to-consider-before-moving-overseas/ The global economy truly is worldwide, as many British expatriates have discovered. Faced with economic uncertainty in foreign countries – many as close to home as Western Europe and Scandinavia – many Brits are choosing to return home to relatively financial security. Faced with a near-complete lack of resident welfare ... http://www.robinsons-intl.com/blog/as-economic-uncertainty-increases-many-brits-move-home/ Moving internationally can be a tough decision. From simple country-to-country removals to long-term overseas expatriation, a large number of Brits are choosing to leave the cool weather behind and relocate to warmer, more economically viable, or more career-friendly environments. Expatriation is nothing new, but the recent surge in open borders and ... http://www.robinsons-intl.com/blog/3-international-moving-mistakes/