5 Essentials You Must Know About Rental Security Deposits
Article sponsored by Sing-Guarantee
You cannot escape putting down a rental security deposit when renting a property in Singapore (like in many other countries). Landlords need resources to repair and maintain their property. These deposits act as coverage against any possible damage caused by tenants and help landlords maintain their property.
Even if it feels like a burden to pay, you also benefit from rental security deposits. The amount you deposit is enough to cover you for possible at-fault and no-fault property damages. In the event you miss paying rent (for valid reasons), the security cash deposit also pays for it automatically.
We have compiled a list of things you need to know about rental security deposits to help you understand how renting a property works in Singapore. (More)
Guide for expatriates in Quito (Ecuador)
We are proud to launch our new city guide for expatriates in Quito, Ecuador.
The Republic of Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in South America, bordering Colombia in the north and Peru in the southeast. Ecuador's capital of Quito, officially called “San Francisco de Quito”, is located high in the Andes at an altitude of approximately 2,800 meters, making it the highest official capital in the world. (More)
Happy New Year 2019
We wish you all a very happy year 2019!
We are excited to start a new year at EasyExpat and BlogExpat.
In 2018, we upgraded to a completly new forum, with plenty of new functionalities and tags to better classify your posts.
We will offer again new and updated guides next year, interviews and improved community tools with always more news to help you with your expatriations plans. (More)
Best-of EasyExpat.com 2018: the worst emails received
Just before Christmas, and to finish this year, we are publishing for the 8th year the EasyExpat Best-of list for the funniest or most bizarre emails we have received in 2018.
We remind you that EasyExpat is a list of city guides for expatriates, host a public forum for the community and free services such as job listing, classifieds, general articles on expatriation (FAQ), directory of expat websites. Apparently some Internet users did not understand it!
Enjoy. (More)
Cost of Living: Switzerland and Singapore top of the list in 2018 surveys
Taking advantage of new reports published in recent months on the cost of living in many cities around the world, we have now updated our cost of living comparison tool for the most popular destinations of expatriation.
- Try our >> Cost of Living tool
Guide for expatriates in Andorra
We are proud to launch our new city guide for expatriates in Andorra (and Andorra la Vella).
Andorra's total geographical area is 468 km². Thanks to its location, right in the middle of the Pyrenean mountains, it is home of 65 peaks of more than 2,500 meters of altitude. (More)
Guide for expatriates in Bogotá (Colombia)
We are proud to launch our new city guide for expatriates in Bogotá, Colombia.
Colombia, although notorious for its drug trafficking and armed conflict, is actually one of South America's most diverse, culturally rich and spectacular countries. (More)
Guide for expatriates in Toronto (Canada)
We are proud to launch our new city guide for expatriates in Toronto, Canada.
In Huron-Indian, Toronto means "meeting place, which appropriately describes the City of Toronto. Known for being "the world within a city," Toronto is the largest city in Canada with 2.7 million residents and the fourth most populous city in all of North America. (More)
Guide for expatriates in Colombo (Sri Lanka)
We are proud to launch our new city guide for expatriates in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Colombo is the biggest city of Sri Lanka, with a population of 5.6 million. In ancient times it was well-known as a harbour serving the sea route used for trade between the East and the West. Today, this city has become a commercial and financial hub
The 5 Parisian districts most coveted by expatriates
Article sponsored by Paris Attitude
In 2017, Paris had over 16 million visitors, making the French capital one of the most popular destinations in the world. There are many motives why French people, as well as foreigners, come to stay in Paris, such as family, tourism, but above all for business reasons. The quality of life in Paris is so appreciated that each time it welcomes more expatriates to discover the City of Light, for a stay of a few months to few years.
According to this, here are the 5 Parisian districts preferred by expatriates, selected by Paris Attitude, the leader in medium and long term temporary furnished apartment rental in Paris. (More)
