Blog Follow our blog to find out more about some of the key issues faced by expatriates and their managers. RSS Permanent Transfers - a growing trend 28 November 2018 ECA International Permanent transfers The results of our recent Permanent Transfers Survey show an increase in the number of permanent transfers being used by companies, often as an alternative to traditional long-term assignments. Read more Do short-term stays have long-term costs? The impact of Airbnb on rental markets 22 November 2018 Samuel Bedford Accommodation Airbnb has recently found itself criticised for allegedly pushing up prices in the long-term rental market. So what impact does the company have on rents, and how justified are the objections? Read more The pitfalls of crowdsourced cost of living data 16 November 2018 Benjamin Harris Cost of living, Data It is no secret that free, crowdsourced cost of living information exists online but there are many reasons why free-to-access data should be used with caution. Read more Inflation round-up 14 November 2018 Andrew Payne Cost of living, Inflation Given its history, the recent rise of inflation in Zimbabwe is deeply worrying for many. Read more How safe is South Africa for expats? 9 November 2018 Matthew Price Data Our latest International Data Researcher (IDR) blog post looks at South Africa and the safety issues for assignees living there. Read more Previous 12345678910... Next