NAVIGATING RETIREMENT RELOCATION FROM AFAR: THE PEMBERTON FAMILY'S JOURNEY WITH RELOCATION SPECIALIST.

When Emily Pemberton, a marketing executive based in London, received a call from her parents in Brisbane, she knew it was time to step in. Robert, 78, and Anne, 75, struggled to manage their large family home. Moving them into a retirement home seemed like the best option. However, Emily faced a daunting challenge: orchestrating this significant move from 10,000 miles away.

“I was overwhelmed,” Emily recalls. “I wanted the best for my parents, but the logistics seemed impossible from London. That's when I reached out to a relocation specialist.”

What’s new with Australian visas in 2024?

With the recent update to the Visa Policy, it is essential to understand the technical ins and outs of the Australian Migration system. Here are some key insights that we think will be beneficial for you.

Migration plans for 2024 and the impact on Australia’s housing market

Australian Migration programme focused on attracting and retaining skilled workers

How can Australia rethink its migration programme to attract and retain skilled workers?

Throughout the years, Australia has welcomed millions of people from all corners of the world, each bringing their own unique culture and contributions to Australian society.

Australia is currently facing various labour and skills shortages with the aftermath of the pandemic and further to this, long visa processing times are potentially causing Australia to lose valuable talent to other countries.

Should we get short-term accommodation when relocating?

If you are relocating to a different city or country, you know that the to-do list is endless and the process can be very stressful. One way to make a move is to book in some short-term accommodation for arrival, with the plan of taking care of their long-term housing situation once they are settled in.

Australia’s rental vacancy rate. Australia is experiencing its lowest national rental vacancy rate in decades. This situation is widely considered a rental crisis, particularly when looking at the current increase in the country’s employment rate. The issue is clear: Australia has a high number of jobs available in various industries across both the public and private sectors, yet the country does not have sufficient rental housing availability for people relocating internationally and between states.

Everything you should know about the updated vaccination rules for travellers entering Australia

Over the last two years, the continuously changing rules surrounding international travel have caused headaches for many travellers. Failing to comply with entry and exit requirements in both the country of origin and destination can lead to majorly time-consuming and costly issues. It is, therefore, no surprise that so many people find it overwhelming and stressful to plan a trip abroad these days.

Ship V Shop - Relocating to Australia

Should you ship your belongings or buy new goods when relocating globally?

When relocating to a different country, there are thousands of things to keep track of and get done before the big move. One of the questions we are asked most frequently is;

“Whether to ship all the furniture and other personal items or to buy new things locally once you have arrived?”

Answering all your questions about relocating your pets to Australia

So, you’ve decided to take the leap and move country, but the thought of leaving your beloved pets behind is almost enough to make you drop your plans altogether. Luckily for you and your four-legged companions, no one needs to get left behind.

After nearly two years of one of the world’s strictest and most extended travel bans, Australia announced that they would open the international borders to all fully vaccinated visa holders from 21 February. The country is ready to welcome international visitors again. Here is everything you need to know about the reopening.