Retiring to Australia – Mike Leah

We bought our first house in Australia in Noosa Queensland in 1999, but as it became increasingly populous and expensive we started to look around and we in fact visited places from the East Coast right way to Geraldton In Western Australia. During this journeying around and staying in bed and breakfasts caused us to [...]

By |2010-05-14T15:55:05+01:00May 14th, 2010|Articles|

‘Something for everyone’ in Australia

Heading half way around the globe to start a new life in a property in Australia may seem daunting at first, but could pay dividends in the end.As well as the famous Australian sun, one sector commentator believes there is an abundance of things to do in the country that makes a move down under [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:56:00+01:00April 14th, 2010|Articles|

Swim with whale sharks in coral spawning season

Australia is famous for its coral reefs and aquatic wildlife, but the full moons of March and April signal the arrival of a huge number of animals to Ningaloo reef.Divers and swimmers head to the 300 km "underwater playground" all year, but this time of year sees the release of thousands of tiny eggs into [...]

By |2010-04-27T12:38:09+01:00April 1st, 2010|Articles|

‘Discover Australia’ at Orange F.O.O.D Week

Starting a new life in Australia can be a daunting prospect for many people, especially if you have no family ties to the country.Familiarising yourself with the surroundings and culture is an important aspect of successfully making any move abroad.Orange F.O.O.D Week is an annual festival that provides an insight into Australian life and showcases [...]

By |2010-04-27T12:38:20+01:00March 31st, 2010|Articles|

Property in Australia a good investment, says expert

For many people, finding a property in Australia is seen as a life-long dream and not a business proposition.However, the Australian property market is likely to see steady growth in the coming years and has good potential for investment, Propertyshowrooms.com has said.Because the country is not tied to American or European markets, Australia has not [...]

By |2010-04-27T12:38:31+01:00March 30th, 2010|Articles|

Hypersonic planes make Australia accessible

Anyone dreaming of owning property in Australia and starting fresh in new surroundings may benefit from the latest aeronautical advancements.Moving to a place on the other side of the world means that returning to the UK, even on a yearly basis, would be too difficult for many people.But now new superfast planes, which travel at [...]

By |2010-04-27T12:38:37+01:00March 29th, 2010|Articles|

Desert race brings petrolheads to Australia

For any motorsports enthusiasts dreaming of property in Australia, moving half way around the world does not mean you have to leave your passion behind.Every June, the Finke Desert race brings more that 600 riders to Alice Springs.Some 500km of vast, open landscape and red earth await spectators in a frantic buggy race across the [...]

By |2010-06-24T15:32:35+01:00March 29th, 2010|Articles|

Backpackers in Australia benefit from new site

Backpacker Campervans Australia has introduced a new high-tech website that uses Google mapping technology to make it easier for backpackers to get around the country, the company claims. Walking enthusiasts from around Australia will be able to customise their own routes to create their "perfect travel adventure".Finding your dream property in Australia is one thing, [...]

By |2010-06-24T15:32:47+01:00March 25th, 2010|Articles|

10 good reasons to move to Adelaide

If you are dreaming of owning property in Australia to start a new life in one of the most diverse landscapes in the world, deciding where to live could prove a be a difficult choice in itself. Famous cities such as Sydney, Melbourne and Perth have become the adopted home of many Brits over the [...]

By |2010-08-05T16:56:05+01:00March 25th, 2010|Articles|