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Are you about to move to a land far far away? You are excited and a bit scared of the future? Well, to fight the fear of unknown, find as many information about the new place as you can. Here are the 5 most important aspects you need to consider. Weather and other geographical peculiarities If

Before you rush to pack all your items and move for a job, ask yourself these crucial questions. Who will pay for the move? If you have already nailed a job, then your new employer may pay for the move, reimburse you or pay a portion of the moving bill. Furthermore, you may be able to

Save money on your mortgage/rental payment, utility bills and taxes The monthly mortgage payment, or respectively your rental payment, is thought to be one of the greatest expenses you may face up. It usually accounts for about 30% (or even more) of your income. Living in a smaller property means less mortgage/rental payments. The cost

Having lived with your family for many years, you must be, without a doubt, tired of your own home – all your relatives still treating you like a child who’s incapable of independent lifestyle and important decisions. Not to mention the awkwardness of introducing a new boyfriend to your parents and the uneasy feeling that

1. Failing to budget the whole process Buying a home is a serious financial endeavor and you should be prepared for it in advance. First, you should have saved enough money for a down payment. Before rushing to look for a home, you should be pre-approved for a loan. There is no point into looking for

Moving to a new city, you may find yourself financially challenged. To reduce your living costs, you can consider moving in with a roommate. Of course, living with a roommate, you will enjoy less privacy and you will have to comply with some rules, so both of you live happily and peacefully. To find your perfect match,

If you’re about to move to the country from a big city, there are a number of things you should be aware of and think through before making the final decision to relocate to the countryside. Income This is the very first issue to think about before moving to the country. In general, rural towns

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s livability survey rates cities in areas such as healthcare, education, stability, culture and environment and infrastructure. The highest score that a city can receive is 100. The Economist Intelligent Unit publishes their report each year. Here are 5 of the cities which scored best for the year 2014. Melbourne, Australia Melbourne