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Paris Rental Market: High Demand Pushing Up Prices

May 9, 2013 – 4:00 pm

In my role with Cartus in France, I see how current trends in the property market affect rental prices and the availability of housing on a day-to-day basis. In this first Paris Market Watch, we review recent developments in the rental market and examine the impact on international assignees and their families moving into France.

Lack of availability in Paris rental market
High demand for rental accommodation continues to push up prices in Paris, so as tenants opt to stay longer in their current property, it leads to a lack of availability. With this in mind, should relocating employees’ property criteria be too [...] Read More

By Isabelle Grimbert | Posted in EMEA, Real Estate | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments

Relocation Challenges in Brazil | 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, 2014 World Cup, 2016 Olympics, and More!

May 7, 2013 – 4:00 pm

The 2016 Summer Olympics are coming to Brazil! That may seem like a long way away, but add to that the scheduled 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup  and the 2014 World Cup, and it quickly becomes apparent that relocating to Brazil during this busy period will be challenging at best. 

The effects of these events on relocations to Brazil were the subject of a panel discussion at the recent conference on Managing Globally Mobile Talent for Competitive Gain in Rio de Janeiro. Samar Jeradi of LARM Brazil attended the conference and shared insights and recommendations from that panel discussion with the attendees, [...] Read More

By Terese Kowalski | Posted in Americas, Emerging Markets, Relocation Tips | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments

Emerging Markets Guide to Myanmar | Cartus Relocation

March 14, 2013 – 4:00 pm

Myanmar is, perhaps, one of the world’s last untapped new frontiers, and it’s beginning to open its borders to the international community and encourage business investment. At Cartus, we are seeing an increased interest in Myanmar as the country’s economy and overall business confidence improve. 

Formerly known as Burma, Myanmar has untapped natural resources, a rich cultural heritage, spectacular scenery, and warm and hospitable people. For companies relocating employees to Myanmar as well as for international assignees being placed in the country, however, there are a number of key challenge areas. 

A shortage of housing, especially in the key expatriate areas of [...] Read More

By Ashley Barry | Posted in APAC, Emerging Markets | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments

Cartus 2012 Year in Review | Innovation and Guidance

March 12, 2013 – 5:01 pm

Every year, as we compile our Year in Review, I savor the opportunity to look back and revisit the milestones and accomplishments that, together with our clients, we’ve achieved over the past year. It’s always an impressive list, and it’s no less so this year, with a global economic climate that continues to produce surprises. Our goal is to turn those surprises into opportunities to deliver an even higher level of service and trusted guidance to our clients and their employees, worldwide.

This year, we’ve made advances on a number of fronts to further that goal. We’ve enhanced CartusMobile℠ with new [...] Read More

By Kevin Kelleher | Posted in Cartus News | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments

Mourning Period for Hugo Chavez | Impact on Assignees

March 6, 2013 – 4:49 pm

After the passing of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, the Venezuelan government has declared an official mourning period beginning March 6. Private companies, including Cartus DSPs and other suppliers, are expected to reopen on Thursday, March 7. Government employees will have the next three days off in order to participate in mourning. Essentially, all government agencies will either be shut down or will operate at minimum capacity for the rest of the week, potentially creating delays in customs, issuance of visas, issuance of driver’s licenses, etc.

Even though private suppliers are expected to be operational as of March 7, delivery of any services in [...] Read More

By Pawel Wojnowski | Posted in Emerging Markets | Also tagged , , , , , , | Comments