The foreign currency market is the largest and most traded financial market in the world, with more than $6 trillion traded each day, and over 80% of the foreign currency trading is for speculation purposes. The main drivers that influence exchange rate movements are economic and geo-political events, and technical trading by investment banks. These...

When you’re investing in real estate, it can be a good idea to diversify your portfolio. Diversification helps spread out the risk of any investment and keep your portfolio stable no matter what happens with any single investment. Investing internationally is one way to diversify your portfolio because there are different types of properties available...

There were two major unexpected outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic in the real estate industry in Australia: the intense rise in property values and the increasing cost of new home builds.  Thanks to various factors (including disruptions to global supply chains), the cost of seeing an empty lot transform into a new home is...

We’ve learned that being overwhelmed by the sense of unfamiliarity that surrounds you – particularly in your new expat home overseas – is one of the most prevalent causes of ‘homesickness.’ Your surroundings have changed dramatically, and you now feel out of place no matter where you go. As you...

Selling a home is not easy nowadays, especially if you need to sell it fast. Generating interest for your property is the first thing you should do, but it can be a challenge. The international market is unpredictable and risky at times.  What are the best ways to sell your home abroad? ...

Moving abroad and building a new home and life for yourself and your family is an enchanting idea. This is especially true if you have been visiting the same country for years and have always imagined yourself living there.  Here we give tips on successfully completing a construction project in a foreign country. ...

Moving abroad can be a cost-intensive exercise that requires you to start over in another country. Before moving you should secure accommodation in your new environment. This arrangement means buying or renting a home abroad.  If you are moving to change your environment, then you should consider selling your house at home to boost...

Thinking about whether the house you left behind is secured can be disconcerting. More so if you do not have plans to let your property go yet.  To ease your mind, here are six ways you can secure your home while you are away: 1. Get a home monitoring system When improving...

If you own real estate abroad or you have decided to buy a property that needs a little TLC, then you are about to embark on an exciting yet challenging adventure. Whether you are looking to sell and make a profit or you want to turn it into the vacation home you have always...

Scarborough Beach, Western Australia. Whether you’re returning home to Australia, or planning a new chapter living there, Altum Living is building a dream lifestyle for your arrival. If you still call Australia home – or you’ve ever wanted to – there’s never been a better time to enjoy its safe, sunny, friendly shores. And for...

In her article Swati Iyer looks at the cost of living in Australia.  Here we cover the costs related to renting and buying a home and utilities. Taken from an article written by Swati Iyer for Instarem According to some media reports, housing prices in Australia have consistently fallen between 2017 and 2018, particularly in...

When moving to Australia there are several options for where to live and in what type of accommodation.  It is often necessary to find temporary accommodation while you decide where you want to live long-term. While you find the solution there are a number of options: Traditional hotels– This can be an option if only needed...