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Why use a migration agent? Pros & cons explored

6 Jun, 2022 | Migration, Decision Maker

When you’re emigrating, there are a lot of costs involved. Some of these are essential costs (visa fees, medicals, flights, English language tests…) – these are things you HAVE to pay to make the move. There are also lots of ‘optional’ costs. By optional, I mean... Read More
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Pros & cons of living in Australia: Benefits + disadvantages explored

14 Jan, 2022 | Decision Maker, Migration

I love writing comparison lists. It’s a practical decision-making technique that I come back to time and time again. I used a good old-fashioned pros and cons of living in Australia list back when we were struggling to decide whether the move to Australia was... Read More
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Get a Wise Account: Cheap transfers, easy international banking

5 Dec, 2021 | Action Taker, Decision Maker, Migration, New Life Maker, Tips & Guides

I had never heard of a multi-currency account like a Wise Account when I moved to Australia. I really wish I’d known about it sooner! Formerly known as a Trasnferwise account, a Wise Account offers a flexible online bank account that is great for the transition... Read More
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Books about Australia: Travel guides, maps, resources and more

30 Oct, 2021 | Migration, Action Taker, Decision Maker, Gift Guides, New Life Maker

I have a confession to make: I’m a total book addict. I love to read books, especially books about travel planning and books about Australia. I LOVE to turn over the corner of pages and scribble notes in the margins (sorry to those of you who hate the idea of... Read More
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8 reasons not to move to Australia

7 Oct, 2021 | Decision Maker, Migration

I LOVE living in Australia. The sunshine, the lifestyle, the beaches, the BBQs …but the move to Australia isn’t right for everyone. I often get asked: ‘Is it worth migrating to Australia?’ For me and lots of people I know, yes it really is... Read More
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The cost of living in Brisbane, Australia: Real costs to help you budget

28 Jun, 2021 | Migration, Action Taker, Decision Maker, Featured Finance, New Life Maker

A question I get asked all of the time is: what is the cost of living in Australia compared with the UK? Now I can’t tell you about the cost of living in Perth, or how much it costs to live in Sydney, but I thought it might be useful for me to write a post that... Read More
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Living in England vs Australia

26 Mar, 2021 | Lifestyle, Action Taker, Decision Maker, New Life Maker

If you’ve been following my blog for a while you’ll know that I passionately love living in Australia! If I had to choose between living in England vs living in Australia, Australia would win every time (sorry England but the blue sky, incredible beaches... Read More
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Why do you need a moving to Australia checklist?

22 Mar, 2021 | Decision Maker, Migration

When we were moving to Australia from the UK, I found the whole experience stressful and overwhelming. There were so many things that we needed to do (open a bank account, get shipping quotes, move our money…), and I was trying to juggle it all while looking... Read More
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What to consider when transferring money to Australia from the UK

2 Mar, 2021 | Migration, Action Taker, Decision Maker, New Life Maker, Tips & Guides

If you’re transferring money to Australia from the UK in large amounts from your house sale, you want to make sure you’re getting the most out of your money. (The same applies no matter where you’re moving from but moving to Australia from the UK is... Read More
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What is the cost of moving to Australia from the UK?

13 Feb, 2021 | Migration, Action Taker, Decision Maker, Featured Finance

I get asked the same questions all the time…How much is the cost of moving to Australia from the UK? How much savings do you need to move to Australia? How much does it cost for a visa to Australia? Is it expensive to move to Australia… And I get it... Read More
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Guide to Schools in Australia: Everything you need to know about state schools and private schools in Australia

1 Feb, 2021 | Migration, Action Taker, Decision Maker, New Life Maker

If you’re moving to Australia with kids, the chances are you’ve got concerns about what schools are like in Australia. You want your kids to have an amazing education and the Australian education system is very different to other countries in so many... Read More
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10 best (life changing) things moving to Australia has given me

16 Oct, 2020 | Migration, Decision Maker

Last month, we celebrated living in Australia for SIX years! A while back, I wrote a post to celebrate our first three years in Australia so I thought it was about time I did another post to celebrate this latest milestone. This time I wanted to focus on the positive... Read More
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Beginner’s guide: How to move to Australia step-by-step

31 Jul, 2020 | Migration, Action Taker, Decision Maker

“How do I move to Australia?” is the question that I get asked the most often so I decided to write a detailed post that will help you find out everything you need to know about how to move your life to the other side of the world so you can work and live... Read More
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Why move to Australia? (Get clear on your ‘why’, set clear intentions)

4 Jul, 2020 | Decision Maker, Migration

Have you really connected with your ‘why’ for wanting to move to Australia? What are your reasons for wanting to make this life-changing move across the world? Have you asked yourself: ‘why should I move to Australia?’ and clearly figured out... Read More
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Should I move to Australia? Powerful questions to ask yourself

4 Jun, 2020 | Migration, Decision Maker

‘Should I move to Australia?’ is a question I get asked a lot! Moving to Australia is an idea that a LOT of people have, but it’s something that very few people actually go on to do.  When we were discussing whether to move to Australia, so many... Read More
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What do we do now? 

2 Apr, 2020 | Lifestyle, Action Taker, Decision Maker, New Life Maker

Things have shifted in the world. We’ve just realised that we aren’t in control like we thought we were. We’re grieving for so many things we’ve lost. Experiences we can no longer have. Trips we can’t take yet. Family and friends we... Read More
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