''Test run needed'' before moving to finance jobs in Hong Kong

People hoping to take up a new position abroad should make sure to take a test run in any country to which they are looking to move, one specialist has claimed.

The advice could be helpful for those looking to relocate to finance jobs in Hong Kong, with director of ShelterOffshore.com Rhiannon Davies telling potential expatriates to try a temporary move before taking the plunge.

She added that leasing a house could also help individuals to settle in more quickly in a foreign location.

"Always rent a property before you consider buying so that you can make sure you really do love the country enough to stay," Ms Davies stated.

Being aware of the nation's tax laws is also an important consideration for those looking to move, she concluded.

According to the Hong Kong Immigration Department, owners of a British national passport do not require a visa or an entry permit to work in order to stay in the special administrative region for up to 180 days.