A bit about Australia

• One of the most diverse continents on the planet
• Cosmopolitan and rural
• Good mix of ages with both young and old.
• English spoken
• Good mix of climates
• Current good exchange rates
• Good value property

Property prices:

• Prices vary and are dependant on territory.
• Please contact us for a selection of properties in your chosen territory and state

Property purchase costs and procedure.

• Varies between each state and territory

Can I take a mortgage?

• Mortgages are available and are a couple of percent higher than in the UK
• Borrowing is in Dollars.
• Up to 80% loans available
• The mortgage system runs the same as in the UK

Getting there:

• Wide choice of departure airports
• Wide choice of arrival airports
• Good choice of airlines
• Allow a full day if not doing a stop-over
• Competitive market keeping flight prices low on major routes

What about Jobs?

• Work permit required

Can I take my Pet?

• Pets can enter the Australia without quarantine, however they will require certain health certificates

Transferring money

• Best rates available through money transfer specialists.

Driving licenses.

• You can use your UK license whilst a non resident
• If you obtain a Visa and wish to live in the Australia you will have to re-take your test and obtain an Australian license.

What about schools?

• Good local schools which you will have access to one you have acquired a relevant visa
• Private schools are available

Some Key points

• Always use a lawyer represented in the Australia when purchasing property.
• Visa required to reside longer than 6 months in the Australia
• Machine readable passport regulations
• The buy to let market is very strong