We are sometimes asked for comment on the biggest surprises experienced by new arrivals to Australia. Without doubt one of the most common surprises is the perceived high cost of renting property (most new arrivals rent initially). Two factors are relevant in this regard: Concentration of population in Sydney and Melbourne (over 40% of the …
Australia | China | India | Japan | Korea | Malaysia | New Zealand | Philippines | Singapore | Taiwan | Thailand Australia There has been stability in rental costs over recent years as shown in the table below: However vacancy rates have been declining, and this could lead to pressure on rents in …
1: House Prices: Media reports that imply a property market collapse is taking place are not supported by the facts. This is consistent with commentary from the Reserve Bank of Australia to the effect that a mild correction is occurring. Property prices and rents in Melbourne and Sydney are still higher than they were 2 …
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Australia | China | India | Japan | Korea | Malaysia | Philippines | Singapore | Taiwan | Thailand Australia Are there expat areas to live in ?No, international assignees live in the same areas as locals. Why is rental property so expensive in Sydney and Melbourne ?Actually the rental yield the property owners can …
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Australia | China | India | Japan | Korea | Malaysia | New Zealand | Philippines | Taiwan | Thailand Australia Australian Cultural Do’s & Don’ts Believe it or not, Australian culture is nothing like the old beer commercials of the 80s or the stereotypical image of Crocodile Dundee roaming the Outback. Australia is …
New rules were announced by the Federal Government and implemented in August 2018. Employers need to advertise in Australia for roles that are to be filled by a Temporary Skills Shortage visa applicant (the main visa category for 1 – 4 year international assignments to Australia). The employer must demonstrate that Australians are not excluded …
Tight rental markets generating big rent increases in Melbourne and Canberra Latest capital city rental data for apartments affirms the link between vacancy rates and rent increases. It seems a logical outcome of the working of supply and demand, however this is not always the case. In the latest available data (March quarter of 2018) …
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According to the most recent census conducted by the Government in 2016 the mix of religious observance is as shown in the table below. Australia is a country in which freedom to follow religious belief is highly valued, and churches are entitled to a range of tax benefits recognising their contribution to the welfare of …
Background: Profound changes to the business visa regime were announced in April 2017, some with immediate effect and some to take effect in 2018. The Government has discontinued the sub-class 457 visa that had been in operation since 1996, and replaced it with a “Temporary Skills Shortage” (TSS) visa from March 2018. On 18 March …
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Healthcare – 1. The Basics Australia’s health system is made up of both public and private care and is considered one of the best systems in the world. The public system is called Medicare and is available to all Australian citizens, permanent residents and temporary visa holders who come from a reciprocal health agreement country. …