Australia Property & Living
Emigrating to Australia to find a better quality of life, a more affordable cost of living, a higher standard of living and more property for less money is a popular choice among many from northern Europe ? especially for Brits and Irish expatriates!
The appeal of the nation lies in its beauty, its climate, its welcoming people, laid back pace of life, balance of sophisticated cities and wide open, rural countryside and in the fact that yes, the cost of living is lower, the standard of living is higher and Australia is therefore a fantastic and highly desirable place to live.
Naturally enough, the nation's distance from the UK and mainland Europe means that emigrating to live in Australia is not a choice made lightly or a decision entered into casually therefore we at Shelter Offshore are happy to provide you with as much information and advice as possible to help you decide whether Australia is where you want to relocate to and/or buy a home overseas.
The cities of Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Cairns are the main locations people think about when examining a relocation, and they do make great bases for those moving to live and find work in Australia. But for those seeking an affordable retirement location there are many other areas of the nation of potentially even greater appeal. It's vitally important with a country the size of Australia and one so physically remote from Europe that you explore all your options before making a decision, and at Shelter Offshore we can assist you.
Our Latest Australia Property & Living Articles
Positive Property Prospects in Australia’s Queensland
Published on 01 April 2008 - Category: Property Abroad » Property in Australia
Queensland saw something of a property boom in 2007 – against all the odds – and despite the fact the global economic slowdown is of course affecting the Australian economy and housing market, certain property professionals believe Queensland’s main centres could again deliver strong growth in 2008.
So, there are positive property prospects in Australia’s Queensland for would be investors – but where abouts are the pockets of price appreciation likely to be?
Cost of Living in Australia Compared to UK
Published on 25 February 2008 - Category: Living Abroad » Living in Australia
One of the main reasons cited by many of those recently surveyed by NatWest Bank and the Centre for Future Studies about their motivations for planning a new life abroad was the cost of living. The cost of living in the UK is high and increasing as taxes increase, fuel costs go up and the day to day cost of affording to live rises – therefore it is of little wonder that we are all looking overseas for an attractive new destination where we can afford a better quality of life.
When you look at the cost of living in Australia compared to the UK it is easy to see why this is one of the leading destinations for British émigrés – not only is it cheaper to live Down Under, but you can even earn more according to the Sunday Times…
How Do New Expats Buy Property in Australia?
Published on 10 March 2008 - Category: Property Abroad » Property in Australia
As newly arrived immigrants in Australia, new expats have all sorts of issues to contend with and hurdles to jump…one of the most significant and pressing challenges is sorting out accommodation. As anyone who has done it already will tell you, rent a place first, don’t try and buy a property in Australia before you’ve even moved to live ‘down under’ because you will be placing too much unnecessary strain on yourself - and what’s more, you’re unlikely to find the perfect house in the perfect location straightaway.
After you have rented somewhere for a while and decided that you do really like living in Australia there will of course come a time when you may want to buy real estate – but with no credit history, how do new expats buy property in Australia?
Getting Residency to Emigrate to Australia
Published on 25 February 2008 - Category: Living Abroad » Living in Australia
According to a recent article in the Sunday Times, more Britons are emigrating to live in Australia than at any other time before. In part this is because the rules for getting residency to emigrate to Australia eased last year, but in part because the way of life, the standard of life and the cost of living in Australia are seen as so much more favourable by increasing numbers of British citizens.
If you’ve long dreamed of starting a new life for you and your family on Australia’s sun kissed and sandy shores, you need to understand the rules of residency and citizenship so that you can get your paperwork in order ready for your relocation abroad.
Shocking Australian Property Prices
Published on 21 January 2008 - Category: Property Abroad » Property in Australia
We were all at least relatively well aware that property prices in Australia were high and that the market had become comparatively unaffordable for many, creating a situation where it was difficult for first time buyers to enter the market and where talk for many months has been about whether the boom will be followed by a bust...but until the results of an international survey looking at the ratio between average household incomes and property prices were released this week, few of us had any idea just how bad things had become in the Australian housing market.
The bottom line is that the survey reveals how shocking Australian property prices have become. In the survey Australia ranks number one in the list of the most expensive nations in the world in which to purchase a home relative to income...for locals living and working within the Australian economy this is frightening news.
Schools and Education in Australia
Published on 16 February 2008 - Category: Living Abroad » Living in Australia
The good news for expatriate parents thinking of emigrating down under is that schools and education in Australia are regarded highly and respected significantly throughout the rest of the world. What’s more, many Australian universities are on a par with the leading tertiary educational establishments in the US and the UK meaning that skills and qualifications earned are easily transferable internationally.
If you’re thinking of moving to Australia and you have children or are planning on starting a family, this article contains the essential facts about schools and education for when you’re living in Australia.
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