Many Brits think that life couldn’t be better in Australia, with the laid back lifestyle, stunning beaches and bountiful employment opportunities compared with the recession plagued grey skies of the UK.
Article written by The Overseas Guides Company
Recent headlines, however, may have caused you to question whether the grass really is greener on the other side of the world. But, when doing your research into Australia, be sure to get the whole story.
Newly released figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that the number of people permanently leaving the land down under rose 18 per cent between 2005 and 2010. More than half leave for either the UK or New Zealand.
But before question whether to abandon your plans to move to Australia, you’ll be interested to know that of the 84,000 Aussie residents who declared they intended to leave the country permanently in 2010, just 20 per cent actually stayed away for more than a year.
For many Aussies, the allure of life abroad, such as in the UK or North America, can be a tempting proposition, and the sheer distance to travel to these places means many move indefinitely rather than making quick visits – as Brits can do to Europe.
Since the financial crisis hit five years ago, Australians living abroad have come to realise the economic difficulties facing many countries, with high unemployment and austerity measures affecting living standards. Back home, job opportunities are more readily available and the economy is still expanding – having done so continuously for 20 years. So the initial figures may seem like people are leaving Australia en masse – but, as the old saying goes, never judge a book by its cover.
Anyone looking for property for sale in Australia or considering a permanent move there can make their visa application easier and increase their chances of success by employing the services of a qualified migration agent, one that is registered with the Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) and a Member of the Migration Institute of Australia (MIA). Email: info@overseasguidescompany.com for a recommended Australian migration agent.
When emigrating to Australia or buying property there, using a currency exchange specialist rather than a bank to transfer your pounds to Australian dollars could save you thousands. Smart Currency Exchange can help you do this – for more information, download Smart Currency Exchange’s free guide.
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