Congratulations! You’ve successfully landed your dream job in the State of Qatar, and you can’t wait to start. However, before you begin your new adventure, you must navigate the tricky issue of visa paperwork. The guidance from your employer can sometimes be complicated, and the advice available may be limited. That’s where I come in…
At this time of year, almost every other enquiry that I receive is about child travel consents. The requirements for these can be vague but the general rule is that if a child is travelling without one or both parents, then it is sensible to travel with a consent to travel granted by the absent…
#InspireInclusion Today we celebrate Women and recognise all that has been accomplished to achieve balance. Today’s headline for IWD2024 begins ; “Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive.” I wonder, is this realistic? However hard we strive for as near to ideal…
2024 marks my 17th year in practice as a full time Notary Public in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham and surrounding areas. Possibly the longest serving full time Notary in the area. I have built my own business up from the ground and my love for the role has developed with my practice. It is a profession…
Managing property abroad through a power of attorney.
International Women’s Day 2020 #IWD2020 #EachforEqual I chose to fall quiet on IWD this year while I gathered my thoughts on what the day meant for me. The theme this year was about equality. How we are all responsible for striving to make ours an equal world. Gender, race, sexual orientation is not what defines…
International Women’s Day #BalanceforBetter 8th March 2019 Like many working Mums, I returned to work after a short period of maternity leave when my eldest two children were 5 months old respectively. There then ensued a number of years of madness. Our lives were blurred by a flurry of weaning on to the bottle,…
The New Year is a great time for new beginnings. Are you considering a move to a different country for work? If so you may need to get your identity and qualification documents notarised and legalised. I have assisted many people with their moves to numerous countries including China, Australia, Canada, Qatar and Dubai. If…
I am often contacted by people who are either in the process of buying or selling property in Spain or dealing with a deceased relative’s property. The processes involved can seem to be incredibly confusing. Let’s face it, buying and selling property in England can be stressful and so when you are dealing with a…
Are you considering a place on a course offered by a foreign University? Bulgaria, Romania and similar countries are proving to be popular destinations of choice for students these days due to the high quality of teaching and the lower course fees. You will have been asked to provide legalised copies of your qualification certificates…
