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If you’re staying with Convido Corporate Housing and are new to the city, you’ll probably want to settle in as quickly as possible and then start exploring your new town – but where to begin? Read on for our top tips for making a new city home and some of our favourite resources for new … Read more

By Margot Andersen For those who have lived abroad, or are embarking on resettling in a new country, you will know that sometimes it can feel just plain tough. Whilst the experience of international moves are exciting, most of us are caught by surprise at just how many ‘little’ things can actually unnerve us or … Read more

Guest post by Chris Spentzaris, Fragomen Challenges businesses faced in the first year of TSS visa and outlook for the future On 18 March 2018 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa replaced Australia’s flagship 457 visa. The most significant overhaul of Australia’s principal work visa program for two decades, the new TSS regime reflects a general … Read more

If you have an investment apartment, you will naturally be looking for a good financial return, that is why you bought it. So, just find a tenant and watch the cash flow into your bank account. Simple, right? Experienced landlords have discovered that it is far from simple and a good return is not guaranteed. … Read more

Melbourne’s baristas are some of the best in the world, so if you love your coffee, you’ve come to the right place. If you’re in the CBD it’s hard to go wrong at any of the city’s bustling cafes, but there are some standouts we highly recommend. Here is our pick of the best of … Read more

The corporate housing industry is at least 40 years old in the USA. There, it is acknowledged as the best option for extended stays for numerous reasons. Yet, in many other parts of the world, companies are still unaware of it. Convido is the Asia Pacific’s leading supplier of corporate accommodation solutions and is working … Read more

Wellness and the mobile workforce by Dr Nhlanhla Mpofu, Medical Director of Occupational Health at International SOS WHO defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity1.” Extending this definition of health has changed the traditional societal notion of a ‘healthy person’ from … Read more

The Australian visa system was always labyrinthine in its complexity, and just when you thought you understood it, along come some dramatic changes. The immigration law firm Fragomen, are acknowledged experts in the area. Partner, Chris Spentzaris, has written the following blog for the benefit of our clients who are grappling with these changes. Thank you, … Read more

I am very pleased to announce that Convido has become a sponsor of Rainforest Trust. Rainforest Trust purchases and protects the most threatened tropical forests, saving endangered wildlife through partnerships and community engagement. Through these highly effective partnerships, they can ensure sustainable results necessary for the long-term protection of tropical ecosystems and the wildlife they … Read more

Perth is Australia’s fourth largest city with a population of more than 2 million people, and a third of the Perth population was born outside of Australia. If you’re planning on migrating to Perth, have been hired for a job in Perth or are relocating as part of your current employment we’ve put together some … Read more

MANILA APARTMENTS FOR NEW YEAR HOLIDAY! Enjoy a 7-night staycation in Manila and The Philippines this New Year! We have a stunning selection of studio and 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available in Manila and Bonifacio Global City at discounted rates for a minimum 7-night stay over the Christmas / New Year holiday period. Enjoy … Read more