Australia

Property prices rising in Australia

The price of an average house in many of the major Australian cities is on the rise, with Western Australia reporting some of the biggest price increases.

7 November 2012

Melbourne voted ‘most liveable’ city in the world

Melbourne has been voted the most liveable city in the world by the Economist Intelligence Unit, which praised its performance across five key areas - stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education and infrastructure.

27 August 2012

Expats in Australia to lose tax perks

Expats who have made the move Down Under are set to lose a tax perk which saved them money on selling their Australian property.

14 August 2012

7 million GBP wasted each year by Brits moving to Australia

£7 million is lost every year by Brits moving to Australia receiving poor exchange rates, according to findings by currencies.co.uk.

25 July 2012

Foreign investment in Australia continues apace

Overseas property hunters looking outside of the eurozone are increasingly being drawn to Australia, where the visa entry process has become less complicated and the rental market is on the rise - meaning excellent investment returns.

18 July 2012

Australian immigration skilled workers points 'pass mark' relaxed

Those looking to emigrate to Australia will be pleased to hear that the Australian government's Department of Immigration have reduced the 'pass mark' for Brits looking to get a visa to migrate down under from 60 down to 65 to help attract more skilled workers to the country.

17 June 2012

Sydney looking to attract expats

Sydney, the largest city in Australia, is looking to attract the best and brightest expats from around the world to fill skills shortages in the country.

12 April 2012

Hobart most affordable location in Australia

Hobart in Tasmania has been named as the most affordable destination for property in Australia.

27 March 2012

Australia’s most liveable city named

Adelaide has come out on top of a new poll to find Australia's most liveable city, it has been revealed.

26 March 2012

The rise of the ping-pong Pom

In a recent poll on our website, we asked where you'd buy a home abroad if money were no object. Australia came out top – despite the high numbers of us returning home. So what is the reality behind the “ping-pong Poms”, asks Australian expat Joanne Christie

1 March 2012

Aussie rental market set to boom

Property experts in Australia are tipping the country's rental market for a boom in 2012 due to a chronic lack of supply.

31 January 2012

Australian suburbs set to perform well

Properties based in Australian suburbs are likely to sell well in the current climate, according to property insiders.

13 October 2011