Australia property market news
Keep up with the latest Australian property market news here at Property Guides. We cover all the updates that matter if you’re looking to buy property in Australia, including legislation, market forecasts, and housing developments. You’ll also find handy tips and insights to help you on your buying journey.
What makes Melbourne and Sydney such liveable cities?
Ranking in at third (Melbourne) and fourth (Sydney), Australia did well on the Global Liveability Index. We unpack how they differed and touch on why we think both cities are a great place to call home.Read more...
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What does the UK-Australia trade deal mean for Brits looking to move to Australia?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has just signed a trade deal with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in what he says “marks a new dawn in the UK’s relationship with Australia”. This historic deal promises to eliminate tariffs on all goods between the two countries, meaning British products will be cheaper to sell into Australia and vice-versa.Read more...
Where to buy in Australia in 2022
When you’ve been living in Australia for a little while you might find yourself wondering, “why didn’t we move here years ago!?” But right now, you might well be wondering where in Australia to move to and what sort of property can you afford? Check out our list of six great locations to buy property in Australia…Read more...
What’s the latest on travelling to Australia?
As we know, the disruption to travel caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is continuing this autumn.Read more...
What’s happening with lockdown in Australia?
They refer to it as a shutdown rather than lockdown, and that’s not the only difference between Australia’s largely successful response to the coronavirus pandemic and our own. Rosie Pariser explains what is happening in Australia now, based on current guidelines and restrictions issued by Australian federal, state and territory governments from 3 June.Read more...
Australia celebrates as lockdown begins to lift
Australians are celebrating as the lockdown begins to ease. While you might not be able to travel there yet, it is only a matter of time – and you might be surprised at how much you can do from the UK.Read more...
If you have these 15 skills, Australia wants you!
Lots of people want to move to Australia, but Australia doesn’t always want lots of people! However, do not despair. If you have a skilled occupation, you could be in luck. There are currently over two hundred jobs on the Skilled Occupation List, from healthcare professionals to designers, and the list is always changing.Read more...
10 surprising things about living in Oz
Before my big move Down Under, I dreamt of a beautiful, sun-kissed country with a laid-back, outdoorsy lifestyle. I fully expected to wear a cork hat, drink cans of Fosters and put shrimps on the barbie.Read more...
Your perfect Australian weekend
What does the Australia lifestyle offer? Many of us are moving Down Under for a more outdoorsy, sporty and relaxed weekend life. More “me time”. Rosie Pariser found that life in Australia gave her the chance to squeeze every pleasure out of her weekends!Read more...
Self-building in Australia, part 2: architects and permissions
You’ve got the perfect plot of land, so how do you go about getting your home-of-a-lifetime not only designed, but approved by the authorities too? We’re going to meet some architects…Read more...
Ten movies that will tell you about life in Australia
Get transported to Australia this weekend! We’re inundated with films about life in the US, but celluloid can also teach us about the Australian experience too. So let these 10 movies about Australia showcase the countryside, childhood, history, relationship with the aborigines, the Outback and how to enjoy an Australia night out!Read more...
