The Australian dollar explained
The national currency, the Australian dollar, is fast becoming one of the strongest currencies in the world, and this has had a great impact not only on the domestic economy, but for migrants and...
View ArticlePensions and superannuation in Australia
Australia is a country that provides for its citizens, and Superannuation is a government-regulated scheme that achieves this very purpose. When you commence a job in Australia, you will be asked...
View ArticlePaying tax in Australia
Income Tax in Australia ALL Australian residents have to submit an income tax return annually. This can either be done by you using the very useful Australian Tax Office (ATO) e-tax software...
View ArticleHome and personal insurance in Australia
SOME of the biggest names in the Australian insurance market are Allianz, AAMI, AXA, CGU, GIO, QBE, RACV and Suncorp. The big four banks – ANZ, The Commonwealth Bank of Australia, NAB and Westpac –...
View ArticleGetting a home loan in Australia
DEPENDING on your financial circumstances, you will need to choose whether to purchase a house before you arrive (one or both of you needs to be an Australian citizen or have Australian residency), or...
View ArticleShould I buy a house in Australia?
“A HOUSE is the one investment that is never a risk.” “Houses always appreciate.” “This is the bottom of the market. It can only go up from here.” “Don’t waste money renting a home when you can own...
View ArticleFinancial Planning: Asset management and transfer to Australia
MOST people like you and me just don’t have the time anymore to stay up to date with the world of information overload in which we currently live. The only constant, it seems, is change and as a...
View ArticleAustralian bank accounts for your money
THERE are four main banks in Australia, namely The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (who sponsor Move To Australia), Westpac (incorporating St George’s and Bank of Melbourne), ANZ and National Australia...
View ArticleThe Commonwealth Bank welcomes you to Australia
MANY people such as yourself and your family are thinking of making the move Down Under. The Commonwealth Bank can help with your transition to a new country and a new life. Welcome to Australia! A...
View ArticleUK expats in Australia urged to check tax residence status
THE millions of Britons who divide their time between homes in the UK and overseas in places like Australia need to clarify their tax residence status ‘sooner rather than later’, say financial...
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