Welcome To The Newsletter
Welcome to the newsletter! Here you will find all the latest news and information you need to know when buying a house anywhere in the country. We frequently publish updates here so check back often!
Thanks.
Mary
Australian Finance Updates
Australian Finance Updates
- Australia Budget Report by CBA 10 May 2012 - Summary of the Australia Budget
- Reserve Bank Report by CBA May 2012 - See CBA comments on Interest Rates
- Home and Manufacturing Slump Report by CBA May 2012 - See house and manufacturing update
- Global Winners and Losers by Your Investment Property March 2012 - See where Australia stands globally
- CBA Cashless Low Debt Australian Consumer March 2012 - Australian low credit Card Debt, Good Savings
- CBA Generation Y OK and Rest of Us Gloomy March 2012 - Positive and Happy Generation Y
- No Crash Ahead but Housing Recovery Not Around the Corner March 12 by Adam Smith - RP Data Analyst message re recovery
- CBA Job Market “Ho-hum” Labour Florce March 2012 - Report job market is flat, more hours worked
The Market Update
- Valuation Update Australia Heron Todd Valuers April 2012 - The Month in Review - April 2012
The Costs of Buying A Home In Australia
The First Homebuyer
- First Home Buyer’s Guide - Loan Structures, Loan Types, Loan Features - Your Mortgage Mag July 10 - First Home Buyer’s Guide - everything you need to know what to do and most of all to contact a Mortgage Broker for a preapproval first
- The Rules & Regulations of Conveyancing - Yr Investment Prop Mag Jan 10 - Questions and Answers from purchasing to settlement
- A very helpful tips from Property Professor Peter Koulizos to prospective first home buyers
“First Home Owners - What To Look Out For” - 12 March 2010 realestate.com.au
Lifestyle In Australia
- “Real Life Sydney - I Have A New Outlook On Life!” by Martin Bowman Australia & New Zealand Magzine UK December 2011 - Martin (Mary O’Brien’s of NZMS husband) who moved Downunder from UK outlines his experiences of great lifestyle, business opportunities, bringing up a family Downunder, home ownership and climatic environment in Sydney Australia compared to UK. He has lived in both Australia (Sydney for 10 years) and New Zealand (Auckland for 15 years) and is originally from UK Midlands. If you or your family/friends have moved or are contemplating moving Downunder then this story by Martin is a “must” to read. Any questions just email to Mary at this website
- Australia Property Sales, Median Prices and Rental Statistics November 2011 from Residex - If you are looking at property all over Australia refer to these great Residex statistics and predictions
- Lonely Planet Best In Travel Top 10 Cities 2012 (London and Darwin). - Again an Australian city is in the top 10 Best In Travel top cities.
- Aussies Abandoning UK Jobs For Aust Jobs Nov 2011 - “Australians are abandoning UK jobs and returning home for work, eager to cash in on the booming Australian economy and escape unfavourable exchange rates”
- Australians Are Getting Richer Nov 2011 - See Statistics on House Ownership, Superannuation and Average Lifestyle.
- Australia Rates Well For World’s Most Liveable Cities - Australia & New Zealand Boast To be World’s Top Liveable Cities
Immigration Information
Understanding Australian Foreign Ownership Laws
Immigrating to Australia?
Then you will need to understand Australian Foreign Ownership Laws
Attached is some very helpful information for overseas investors wishing to purchase property in Australia for
- Immigration
- Investment
- Holiday
- Lifestyle
Before you look to purchase in Australia we recommend you:
- Obtain a preapproval from my company Downunder Mortgages and Southern Cross Professional Investments. Accredited with 35 Australian banks/lenders.
- Check out the Foreign Ownership Laws for Australia (www.firb.gov.au)
- Obtaining an Australian Mortgage Before You Emmigrate To Australia -
Australia New Zealand Magazine UK Aug 2010
