Love Where You Live
Home is where the heart is – where would you love to live? If a sense of place is important to you, or simply living somewhere different would make a huge difference to your sense of wellbeing, then check out the research we've done to give you an insight into what opportunities exist. Ever thought of swapping the rush-hour traffic for happy hour at the beach bar? Just living somewhere you love can give you a whole new perspective of life and it's easier than you may think.
Check out our links to the official visa application sites throughout the world. So whether you're wondering what you'll get for your real estate budget in Canada or looking at ditching the desk in London for a more leisurely lifestyle in the sun – we have lots of informational resources that can help you explore turning your dreams into reality.
Top Ten Places to Live
- Check out the BBC News report on the top ten places to live in the world. Their article summarizes the findings of the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Living in Australia
- The Australian Government Immigration web site gives you an insight into living in Australia, options for living and working there and visa application processes.
- Check out what your real estate budget buys you – find properties on one of Australia's top real estate sites.
Living in Canada
- The Canadian Government Immigration web site – find out everything you need to know about living and work in Canada, including visa application categories and visa processing waiting times.
- Take the Canadian Government's test to see if you have enough points to immigrate as a skilled worker.
- Check out The Canadian Real Estate Association Multiple Listing Service to see what real estate is for sale across the country currently.
Living in the USA
- The US Citizenship and Immigration web site giving you information on how to apply to live and work in the USA.
- Check out the USA Multiple Listing Service for your real estate research.
- Check out Sperling's Best Places – a website that has extensive research databases that enable you to pick which US city is best for you.
Living in New Zealand
- Take the New Zealand Government's skilled worker test.
- The New Zealand Immigration web site – a comprehensive website giving a wealth of information including life in the various parts of New Zealand, types of working and residency visas, visa application information and skills that are in demand.
- Check out properties available in New Zealand through Realestate.co.nz.
Living in the UK
- The British Government Immigration web site giving details of all schemes and programmes available to those wishing to live and work/study in the UK.
- Are you a national of the European Economic Area? If so, check out the British Government site giving details of how to live and work in the UK for EEA Nationals.
- Check out what your real estate budget buys you in the UK through PropertyFinder.com.
Work Permits
- Check out WorkPermit.com for a wealth of information on applying for work permits around the world.
Real Estate Around The World
- Check out EscapeArtist.com to get a feel for properties available around the world.
