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From April 2020, new tax rules will apply to contractors providing services to private-sector employers in the UK. Contractors caught by upcoming changes will pay significantly more tax and National Insurance.
Aussies and Kiwis contracting in London will be affected.
Thinking about working and living in London?
Start learning what you need to know by taking advice from our Australian and New Zealand expat community already living there.
Read these 20 tips from people who have “been there and done that”.
How is the job market for Australasian expats in London?
With the Brexit saga continuing to drag on (and on) and hitting the headlines with increasing frequency as we approach D-Day, we were interested to learn how our expat community in London were getting on?
Thanks to the 250 Australasian expats in London completed last month’s “Landing a job in London” survey.
What has been the impact of Brexit?
Since the Brexit referendum, the number of Aussies and Kiwis heading to the UK to work has fallen 17 %.
While the flow dwindles as the Brexit debacle drags on and on, we are witnessing record demand of Australia and New Zealand professionals.
Let’s face it, looking for a new job in a new country can be a bit stressful.
Being the case, this makes for a challenging starting point to establishing a good working relationship with recruiters who can get you a job overseas.
The key is finding the right recruiter with the right contacts. What’s the secret? What should you look for in a recruiter?
Aussies and Kiwis planning a move to the UK within the next six months – take note.
If you want to save a few hundred dollars, best you apply for your Youth Mobility visa before UK health surcharge changes come into effect in December 2018.
25,000 Aussies and Kiwis Affected by UK Health Surcharge Changes.
So it’s time for your big overseas adventure – wooh!
But before you go, there are a few nitty-gritty details that you should know.
Here are 13 important tips and tricks to help you absolutely nail the big move – no hiccups included!
Making a career move to the other side of the world is a big step.
Understanding the channels for finding work in London and putting your best foot forward improves your chances of joining the majority of our London community who find work within four weeks.
So how do Aussies and Kiwis go about finding work in London?
What are UK visa options for Aussies and Kiwis?
Just 10% of Aussie and Kiwi professionals in London have a British or EU passport. Ninety percent work in the United Kingdom on one of the limited range of UK visa options available to Aussies and Kiwis.
Learn more about these options.
Aussie and Kiwi professionals working in London recently shared their experience of finding a job for the benefit of compatriots and fellow professionals back home.
The recurring piece of advice that kept coming through was plan, prepare and get fully organised BEFORE you go if you want to land a job in London as quickly as possible, and make the most of the experience.
