Going Global
If you’ve ever moved to a new town, to a new neighborhood, or even just across the street, you know that the process can be stressful! There’s so much to pack and transport, not to mention getting your bearings to discover the features of your new home, neighborhood, or city. Now, what if that move was across borders or oceans to a new country? Imagine the stress that comes from that large-scale of a move! According to statistics from the United Nations, it’s estimated that 3.2 million Americans are now living outside the U.S. What’s more, the number of those who make the move to the U.S. from another country is even greater.
If you’re planning on or have always wanted to make an international move, you’re in luck! Collins & Company can now assist you in relocating to another country or to the U.S. We have a trusted team of international contacts in places all over the globe who can guide you through navigating your new terrain, a new culture and, possibly, a new language. Or, if you’re coming to the U.S., we’ve been in business for over 20 years and have an arsenal of knowledge on local real estate and moving to a new country-- our founder, Claire Collins, emigrated to the U.S. over three decades ago!
To make the transition to your new international home as seamless as possible, you’ll definitely want to have a team of professionals guiding you through the process. A new country brings all kinds of new laws and rules, documentation requirements, tax and work adjustments, and so much more. Here are just a few things you may need assistance with:
→ Documentation requirements
→ Residence survey
→Health insurance
→ Banking
→Driver’s license
→ Communication assistance (like new cell phone plans)
→ Schooling
→ Legal accounting
→ Shopping & entertainment tips
→ Housing utilities
→ Tax returns
We can assist you with these items and more. See, moving to a new country doesn’t have to be so intimidating when you have help! In fact, according to Hire a Helper, 40% more Americans choose to retire abroad. And, according to US News, Canada, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Switzerland are ranked the top 5 countries with the best quality of life, while the U.S. comes in at number 20 out of 73. Moving to a new place is arguably on the minds of people now more than ever, so why not look into it if it’s something you’ve been thinking about? And now, you have a ready & able team available to help you on your journey! Want to learn more? Please contact us for a more detailed look at this service we provide.