Virgin Blue has had a makeover and become Virgin Australia at a recent event. The makeover was completed with the gift of two brand new planes, a Boeing 737-800 and an Airbus A330-200 added to its domestic fleet. Virgin Australia now prides itself on offering luxury flying experiences, with leather seating, a gourmet in-flight menu, [...]
Australia is a long, long way away from home, and visiting may seem like only a dream for some, as taking a month off work is almost impossible. Yet Australia is so far and big and vast; surely anything less than a month will mean you don’t get value for money or get to see [...]
What’s a Barbie, you may ask? And, if you do need to ask, be sure not to do it in Oz. It’s little wonder that many Brits don’t understand the concept of the Barbie, given the British climate; to the uninitiated, it is an Australian abbreviation for the traditional barbeque, and has taken on the [...]
After the recent floods in Australia, those trying to sell homes in the low lying areas of Brisbane may find it difficult to sell or even rent out their homes. While it is true that river and seaside properties are always at a premium and that prices may not be permanently affected, it does rather [...]
Overall, there are a number of very good reasons that have influenced people’s decision to buy property in Australia. If you had to ask a general question as to why so many people consider moving there, the quick answer would probably be mainly for a better lifestyle, more career opportunities and then let’s not forget [...]
A large number of Brits between the ages of 18 and 25 are hoping to move to a property in Australia, new research has found.Student Currency Exchange carried out a survey of almost 2,000 people and discovered that almost 65 per cent are considering leaving the UK.Moving to a property in Australia was at the [...]
The number of Brits planning to emigrate to countries such as Australia and New Zealand is on the rise, it has been noted, with property in Australia particularly popular.Speaking about emigrating overseas on the FT Money show last week, Tanya Powley, a personal finance reporter, explained that there are a number of reasons why people [...]
Anyone staying in property in Australia should be prepared to join in the festivities for Australia Day this Wednesday (January 26th).The country will come alive with a series of events planned at a range of locations to mark the occasion.In 1788, the first fleet of convict ships from Great Britain arrived and in Sydney Cove [...]
Anyone staying in property in Australia should be prepared to join in the festivities for Australia Day this Wednesday (January 26th).The country will come alive with a series of events planned at a range of locations to mark the occasion.In 1788, the first fleet of convict ships from Great Britain arrived and in Sydney Cove [...]
If you enjoy spending your free time looking through a pair of binoculars in a bid to catch a glimpse of a rare or particularly attractive bird then you'll want to find property abroad in a location that allows you to keep up the pastime - and offers new opportunities. One of the beauties of [...]