| Property in Australia has for some time been a | | | | This is certain to become more important over the |
| dream for many people; dreaming of a life on a sun | | | | next few years as energy and water become more |
| kissed beach and patrolling the outback, but of | | | | expensive and green taxes are levied by |
| course there are many other things to consider. | | | | governments. I expect the Australian government to |
| Will the property appreciate? is always a major | | | | be at the forefront of this type of initiative. Getting |
| consideration. Over time property always has but it | | | | a visa to live in Australia is not easy and you need |
| always pays to closely study the market and | | | | permission as a foreigner to invest in real estate, |
| conditions of the time and place. One of the main | | | | however once that is done the processes for buying |
| advantages of the Australian property market is high | | | | property in Australia are relatively straight forward. |
| rental returns and this is set to improve as demand is | | | | The economy in the circumstances is good with low |
| already greater than availability, plus more andmore | | | | unemployment and certain sectors, especially mining |
| young people are moving into the cities from rural | | | | doing well. The healthy outdoors lifestyle is another |
| Australia as the lure of high tech jobs tempt them to | | | | thing people often cite as the reason for moving to |
| the cities. Off plan property is also available and often | | | | Australia. |
| an option with a good profit margin, but again you | | | | In the buy to let sectors, student accommodation |
| must obtain a licence from the FIRB, this is generally | | | | should also be considered with an ever increasing |
| a formality which can beresolved in a couple of | | | | amount of young people flocking to the big |
| months providing you have all your papers in order. | | | | universities in the cities. However, whether it is |
| Another item worth mentioning and this applies | | | | students, workers or families one thing you should |
| everywhere, but particularly in certain areas of | | | | ensure is that your letting agent is a good responsible |
| Australia is how green is the property?. How energy | | | | one. |
| and water efficient is it? | | | | |