yeah but oprah isn't planning on staying! and has a bit more cash i'm sureEven Oprah arrived before you!
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yeah but oprah isn't planning on staying! and has a bit more cash i'm sureEven Oprah arrived before you!
Two more questions for the moment, all answer appreciated.
1) Is it common to use credit cards of there, and are there any benefits to using them like airline miles or a percent going into a saving account?
2) Do you have to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident to purchase a house?
Yes. Be careful - if you aren't at least a resident, you can only buy new property (e.g. an off the plan flat/townhouse), and I think you need approval from the Foreign Invetiment review board. You can't just go and buy a house that's already been occupied - as in normal real estate.
They did waive this requirement a while back but it's been reinstated
"Yes" is incorrect. The person you're dealing with is moving to Australia. There is therefore, as you note a difference between 'resident' and 'investor'.
Your post therefore is confusing the issue.
Temporary residents
Q43.I was told that, as a temporary resident, from 24 April I need approval to purchase property. I signed an unconditional contract before 24 April 2010. Should I apply for approval?
No, temporary residents only need to apply if the contract was entered into on or after 24 April 2010 (the date that the Assistant Treasurer announced the policy changes).
Q44. I have submitted an application for a temporary resident visa. In the meantime, I have been granted a bridging visa. Am I eligible to buy an established (second hand) dwelling?
No, not until you receive your temporary resident visa (temporary residents include bridging visa holders only if they are awaiting the outcome of an application for permanent residency). Once you receive your visa, you may apply to buy an established dwelling to use as your principal place or residence.
Thanks again for all the help.
Another quick question, do you all have any preference on which airline you use?
We are looking at
V Australia
Air New Zealand
and Quantas,
Leaning toward V Australia atm though.
Thanks again for all the help.
Another quick question, do you all have any preference on which airline you use?
We are looking at
V Australia
Air New Zealand
and Quantas,
Leaning toward V Australia atm though.
just a little off topic. Can anyone help me find the application form to become a permanent resident. My friend is looking for one and has been told to download it by immigration. However I can't find the form and it is not available at a post office and immigration won't post it out. thanks in advance. What I really need is the link to the exact form or the exact name of the form.
thanks for that but sadly we have tried and we just end up in circles. She doesn't need a visa but permanent residency. She has been living and working here for quite a few years.Would this help your friend? Australian Visa Wizard - Visas & Immigration