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Overseas move by Canadian to Portsmouth, Aberdeen UK or Rotterdam Holland Netherlands

Hello,

My question pertains to a move outside of Canada.

The company I work for wants to send me to either its Aberdeen, UK or
Portsmouth, UK office.
I would become an employee over there (its a different division of a large
European oil comany which operates under a different name in Alberta) as
opposed to being "seconded", and as such receive a salary in sterling.

Could you please tell me what problems would arise from the fact that I own
a condo in Calgary,
and whether renting this out as opposed to leaving it empty would cause me
any trouble taxwise.

Also they told me I would probably be sent to work in the Rotterdam office
after 9 months. I do not forsee myself returning to Alberta until at least
18 months to 2 years.

I am a Canadian citizen, but have a UK passport through my parents.

Thank you in advance for taking time to read this query.
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