Country Information Australia and New Zealand

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 visas
  • 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