Pension Transfers are not the most exciting part of emigrating to Australia. It certainly won’t have you jumping for joy like when you finally get your visa in your hand, but when you realise that what you could save on tax by having correct, timely advise could be more than all your other emigration costs put together, you’ll realise it’s time to think very seriously about making the most of transferring your UK pension to Australia.

If you’re emigrating to Australia from the UK you’ll probably be worried about getting your visa, passing the medicals, figuring out where to live and getting a job. Rightfully so, but there’s one step that far too many Brits think about too late or even worse, not at all and this could be costing them Tens of Thousands of pounds! Pensions are not the most thing to talk about but I was lucky enough to talk to Darion Pohl of Prism Xpat.

Importing a car to Australia can be tedious and complicated, but if you have the right car, it can be very rewarding. You must make sure that you not only have enough money for the necessary storage and transportation, but can cover the cost of duties and taxes. There are many ways that you can simplify the process, and it begins with knowing the correct legal procedures.

This article sets out in simple terms the main Australian visas that are available to a working holiday traveller in Australia. This is not meant to be an exhaustive list but a useful summary giving guidance on some key visa options.

We had a really useful entry posted by one of our forum members which I think is really worth sharing on the main pages of getting down under.
Following this advice could save you quite a …

Where do I start is one of the most common questions asked by many of those looking to start a new life down under.
The answer to this question is usually decide which Visa option you’ll …

When migrating to Australia your country of Origin can have a significant impact on the speed in which your Visa application is processed. The Australian Department of immigration classify certain countries as either  a  low …

How can you open an Australian bank account from outside Australia?‘ is one of the more common questions asked on our forums
It makes sense that you have some Australian cash waiting for you once you …

Not so long ago I wrote a post which gave an overview of the IELTS Exam.
IELTS or the International English Language Testing System measures a persons ability to communicate in English across all four language …

Australian Migration Agents and whether or not to utilise one as part of your migration process is a question that will be at the forefront of many people’s minds when they decide that they want …

So you’ve decided to move to Australia. The sun shines, the sky is blue and Aussies speak a Language that we can all understand!
Ok, the first two points in that last statement are accurate but …

IELTS or the International English Language Testing System measures a persons ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – a key requirement for folks who intend …

When we shipped our stuff to Australia we made the conscious decision to leave a lot of the furniture back in the UK.
Anything that we didn’t want to take with us was either sold or …

Since arriving in Australia there are a number of forms and services we’ve had to apply for. To help you easily get on your feet when you finally arrive in Australia we’ll provide details of …

I love my Sky TV but a couple of weeks ago I made the (very hard) decision to cancel our subscription.
For those non UK viewers, Sky Television is the name of the main satellite network …

Top tip posted by Clippies on our forums which I think is worthy of a spot within our main pages:
Hello, just thought I’d post this as I’ve just been and had my copied documents …