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Sport in France

With the Football World Cup now at the knockout stage, and as I write this both France and England still strong contenders for the title, it is hard to ignore football fever here in France. Almost every bar, café and  restaurant shows the matches and the French are a fiercely patriotic nation. Everywhere you look these days you see the French flag and signs of “Allez les bleus!”.

Understanding the Canadian Tax System

If you’re planning to relocate to Canada, you’ll want an understanding of the Canadian tax system to ensure you are compliant with local tax laws. In Canada, taxes are set by the federal and provincial government and are collected by the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA). The types of taxes you may need to be aware of as an expat or retiree in Canada are income tax, government sales tax (GST), provincial sales tax (PST), and property transfer tax (PTT) if you are buying real estate in Canada.

How to make friends in the USA

Making friends in the USA will take some work. While striking up conversation is easy (especially when Americans hear a British accent) making real connections involves a touch more work. We understand the prospect of having to recreate your friendship circle can be daunting. Especially when you’re retiring to a place or moving with a young family and are concerned about not having a support network. It’s natural to be nervous.

Could you build your French home? 

We’ve all seen that run-down French house and dreamed of restoring it to glory. Or found the perfect French field with a view, and imagined building our perfect home on it. Well, dream no longer, we would like to introduce you to the people who can make it happen.

10 best places to buy a holiday home in Ireland

When considering where to buy your Irish holiday home, it’s important to factor in what you dream of using it for. Will you use it as a base for exploring the trails of the Wild Atlantic Way or the Glendalough Loop? Are you looking to spend long weekends by the Irish coast? Do you want to getaway to immerse yourself in Ireland’s live music scene? Or, must you be on the doorstep of the best cycling routes in Ireland?

5 reasons to love living in Portugal

People living in Portugal often post lots of photos of their local towns and beaches on Instagram and Facebook. Imagine living somewhere where day-to-day life is as visually inspiring as being on holiday! 

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