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Heading off blindly to a foreign country would seem pure madness without finding out some essential facts to help you prepare beforehand - therefore, it pays to invest some quality time in research before you make any long-term decisions, says Jane Cahane

If you are being posted abroad for an overseas secondment, or are considering moving to sunnier climes to enjoy your hard-earned retirement, your first thought may not be to work out all the legal and tax implications of moving house. Nevertheless, this is clearly something you must do. The trouble is, where do you start, and is it possible to do it all yourself, or should you rely on the help and advice of dedicated experts? Overseas secondment Generally speaking, most companies that send their employees abroad will foot the bill for most if not all of the immediate expenses. They will...

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