Finding a New Home Overseas
The process of finding a suitable home in your destination
country can be anything from a relatively simple matter to
a nightmare. There are many variables: the housing market
in your destination country; the size of your family; the
expected length of your assignment; costs and allowances.
In most, but not all circumstances, you will probably be looking
to rent your new home. The number of rentals in keeping with
international standards may be limited, and language and cultural
differences may complicate the negotiation of leases. By contrast,
you may be entering a well-supplied housing market, where
property owners are accustomed to accommodating the requirements
of expatriate families.
You can make your experience easier, if you maximize the
contacts and resources available to you. This is not a time
to refuse help or advice.
Get as much advance information as possible. Ask your employer
for contacts, and if possible, retain the services of a relocation
consultant or destination services provider. The Internet
provides an ever-increasing supply of information and resources.
Get to know expatriate colleagues who already may be living
in your destination country; find out whether there is an
established community of foreign residents, who can provide
advice and assistance.
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