Housing
Practical advice for finding accommodation as a newcomer, understanding local rental markets, and securing housing without local credit history.
Head Lice, Smelly Chicken and Profits in UK Asylum Hotels
Renewed complaints about overcrowding, hygiene and mental-health harms in UK asylum hotels have coincided with Home Office cost-cutting measures in 2024–25. Charities call for shorter stays, minimum space standards, better…
Safety Net Cuts Push Asylum Seekers Into Homelessness in 2025
Policy changes in 2025 removed SNAP, healthcare access, and resettlement funding for refugees and asylum seekers in the…
Unlivable Chicago Apartments Preceded an Immigration Raid, Report Says
A helicopter-led ICE operation in a neglected Chicago apartment detained many residents, sparking outrage. Officials issued an executive…
Understanding the Alternate Valuation Date: Six Months After Death
The alternate valuation date lets an estate value assets six months after death if it lowers both gross…
EB-5 Fee Regulation Cleared by White House; OMB Approves New Fees
OMB approved the EB-5 fee regulation, paving the way for DHS to publish higher fees—most notably a $11,160…
When Home Isn’t Safe: Immigration Enforcement Shapes Housing Access
Governor Noem’s push to bar undocumented immigrants from housing aid is increasing fear among mixed‑status families. Federal law…
Estate Planning for Dual-Country Property: Key Legal and Tax Implications
Plan cross-border estates by mapping assets, choosing coordinated wills, and using trusts or holding companies to reduce probate.…
Tax Implications and Reporting for Indian Residents with US Rentals
Indian residents must declare US rental income under Income from House Property while the US may withhold 30%…
Returning Residents: Legal, Financial Steps to Buy Property in India
Returning Indians must meet a 182-day plus intent test to be treated as residents for property purchases. PAN…
Sell Your US Property Before Leaving vs Remote Rental Management
Before moving abroad, weigh selling for immediate cash and preserving the $250,000/$500,000 exclusion against renting for income and…