Expat Life

London is not just a city Australians come to live temporarily. Some build their lives here, and some remain forever.

Travelling abroad is an opportunity to reflect on the country we’ve left behind, and appreciate how lucky we really are to be Australian.

If done properly, freelancing can be a great way to enjoy the city of London, especially if you’re an expat.

Australians living in London fully embrace all this city has to offer, including its people. But sometimes it seems like the locals don't share our same enthusiasm for making new friends.

Australia is a very beautiful country and continent with four cities always being part of the top 10 lists of the most favorable cities to visit and live in.

Some of the best Australia Day events around the globe, where you can join the biggest Downunder party in the world.

London hosts a swag full of Australia Day events for happy little Vegemites of every persuasion. Here’s your tip-top choices.

Expat Aussies are labelled with stereotypes all the time. But we aren't all the same. What does it really mean to be an Australian?

We are often told setting goals for the new year will help you to achieve certain outcomes. However, working out your goals can sometimes be harder than it seems. By first identifying what it is you DON'T want out of the year to come, you can be clearer about where...

Many Aussie blokes were Englishmen just a couple of centuries ago, yet I had never heard even the most arty Aussie male talk about crying at the ballet, let alone proudly and in public.

The UK Tier 2 Work Permit is still one of the most popular ways for non-EEA nationals to work in the UK. One of the key elements of the Tier 2 Work Permit process is the Resident Labour Market Test. As the consultants at BIC get frequent questions on this...

If staying in Europe long-term is on your wish list for the year ahead, looking into your Polish ancestry might just be all that you need to do.

Wife and mother ALEX BLACKIE shares a play-by-play report of a typical British Christmas Day.

Ever since the introduction of the very strict financial requirement of the UK Family Migration Route, many families and partners were unable to live together in the UK, simply, because they cannot meet the financial requirements of this immigration route.

Do you remember the times you were taken to rugby matches as a child? Does your family crave more opportunities to watch world class rugby more than once a year when the Wallabies are in town?

Are you an Australian, Canadian or US citizen with Polish ancestry? Then this workshop is for you!

Moving to the other side of the world can be overwhelming, but the cost of literal ‘extra baggage’ and backaches from poor planning is worse. Keep things simple with a guide to packing for London.

HONEYMOONING NOMAD: People often ask me “how can you afford to travel so much?” or “how do you get the time to travel so much?”. Well, let me tell you…

WildHearts is a charity that raises funds to provide micro-loans to people in developing countries so they can start their own businesses and improve their communities. Over 90% of the people they help are women breaking the cycle of poverty.

The government’s tax changes for UK landlords, announced in this summer’s Budget, will significantly eat into landlords’ profits and, in many cases, will wipe them out completely.

A Tube map to visualise just how expensive it is to rent a one-bedroom flat in London.

Rugby League from fans in London can watch the 2015 NRL Grand Final live at Jetlag.

Always wanted to know what benefits you are entitled to claim in the UK, as foreign national? You might be surprised to find out that there are some benefits you do have access to.

EXPAT FINANCE | In a bid to starve off undesired effects of a property boom, APRA is determining what banks should lend, and to whom.

SATIRE: Real Time host slams ethnic Aussies for taking US bar, surfing and acting jobs. But he has a plan.

Reg Bamford, CEO of 1st Contact and Sable, has been moving Aussies, Kiwis and South Africans over to the UK for the past 20 years. He talks us through the fundamentals of his businesses.

For a generation accustomed to using dating sites to meet loved ones, this is a friendship site to meet liked ones.

Planning for your next UK visa application is the best and easiest way to ensure a smooth UK visa application process. The consultants at BIC have compiled some quick and easy tips to make your life easier!

Three quarters of UK-based IT professionals surveyed, says they'd take the opportunity to leave the UK if they got the chance.

By: Susan Howarth As I embark on my morning commute for the umpteenth time in my year and half’s residence in London, I hold my breath in anticipation of the crowds of people’s bodies who will be pressed up against mine for the next 20 minutes. And keeping in my...

If you’ve decided that living abroad is the best option for you and your children, it’s time to plan for the necessary adjustments.

Here is something fun to do next weekend, the Weymouth annual Pommery Dorset Seafood Festival!

A London heat wave is on it's way, blogger Jacqui Moroney shares some ideas for keeping cool.

Here is a great opportunity for litigation specialists in London!

Does it make sense to invest in a property that is located thousands of miles away from home or is it just a shrewd way for people to lose money?

Nominations for the Qantas Australian Woman of the Year in the UK 2015 award are open.

When you have a car accident, you’ll discover that UK law differs from Australian law when it comes to personal injury.

We are looking for senior stylist with great knowledge of colouring and cutting. This position would be ideal for someone who has experience in working in busy salons and has great understanding of excellent customer service. Good attitude towards working under stress. You must be able to maximise sales and...

Are you a burger fiend struggling to find your next fix? Check out our top five burger joints in London.

HONEYMOONING NOMAD: When reading a magazine recently, I came across the question "when was the last time you did something for the first time?"

It will be hard to describe to future generations of London expats what made The Church so special. Like faith, you can’t prove it. You just have to believe in it.

Hipsters are an absolute treat, and an absolute joy to rip off. These hipster crimes are, like, the realest.

The Australian High Commission invites you to a memorial service for former Australian Prime Minister, Rt Hon Malcolm Fraser.

A glorious abomination, legendary expat Sunday service The Church set to say its final Amen.

HONEYMOONING NOMAD: London garden, quite contrary; is my garden how I grow up?

Many of my British friends have asked me why I’ll be waking up at 3am to attend one of the Anzac Day Dawn Service in London.

EXPAT FINANCE | How to get the best rates on offer in the Australian mortgage market today.

Information about official events in London commemorating the Centenary of Anzac Day and the Gallipoli landings.

EXPAT FACTOR: The story of a young entrepreneur leaving his home continent to find his love & passion in the heart of Europe. He now shares his story and invites Australians to Europe.

EXPATS UNITED: Here’s a unique opportunity for expat Aussies in the UK to save on their British electricity bills.