Tag: Money

You wake up to an email from the Department of Immigration with your Australian visa grant. All the hard work has paid off - and you’re finally cleared for emigration. But what about your money?

The number of expatriates emigrating from the UK to warmer, sunnier climates is on the rise. And, you can’t really be blamed for wanting to go in search of a better life without the bad weather – or politics, in some opinions – of the United Kingdom. 

Transfer funds with UKForex this March and you could win back what you sent, up to £20,000.

London has long been a place that is attractive to Australians looking to explore new professional and personal opportunities, but it is also true that London sometimes fails to live up to expectations.

One of the least fun things you are going to have to do when you own a house is the cleaning. But it's OK to ask for help!

Australia's money has been given a fun facelift to make it more recognisable for its users.

The government’s tax changes for UK landlords, announced in this summer’s Budget, will significantly eat into landlords’ profits and, in many cases, will wipe them out completely.

Which countries have the world's wealthiest regular citizens? The UK comes a respectable 4th, while a certain sunburnt country sits at #1... by quite a long way.

Just how much disposable wealth do Australia's young adults have to play around with? We take a a closer look...

Rates cut to new record low, but Glenn Stevens’ comments send markets in opposite direction.

EXPAT FINANCE | How to get the best rates on offer in the Australian mortgage market today.

So, who are the biggest earners in global politics?

Bitcoin is an incredibly interesting concept that has become incredibly popular in recent times.

EXPAT FINANCE | Aussie home loan Interest rates cut: is it time to buy or refinance?

Swapping London and New York for higher incomes in Shanghai and Singapore is paying off for the many Aussies spread across the region. Indeed, more Australian expats earn top dollars abroad than other expat nationalities.

Aussie technology start-ups are turning to Britain for capital and new markets due to lack of incentive at home.

Similar to NutMeg in the UK, Rimbal is developing an online financial advisory platform that automates investment advice and allocation for Australian retail clients.

Class action lawsuit launched on behalf of Australian consumers to fight credit card late payment fees charged by financial institutions.

New savings report has Australia ranked number 1 in the world while the UK sits at 11th and is on a downward slope.

Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Stevens has resumed attempts to talk the Aussie dollar down.

Why is there such a strong preference for fixed rate loans and longer term loans?

DANIEL SHILLITO on all you need to know (well nearly) to get approved for the right mortgage to buy property in Australia.

EXPAT FAMILIES: International Family Law Specialist, Carmel Brown, answers your questions on how assets are divided on divorce.

In this ever increasingly hectic world, it often takes time and energy to ensure that you are getting the best from your pay packet.

We know the Chinese economy, due to its demand for our resources, is important to the Australian economy but does it have more influence over the Aussie dollar than our own economic data?

According to HMRC, 1 in 3 taxpayers are due some tax back, with an estimated £322 million going unclaimed each year. This situation also affects many Aussies working in Britain.

Pay your Australian mortgage on time or else! Important changes to Australia's credit reporting system that you need to know about.

Just over 50 per cent of households are struggling to save money and many have less than $5000 to fall back on in an emergency.

DAVID JOHNSON, founding director of FX company, Halo Financial, explains what the Sterling-Australian Dollar exchange rate means for you.

Well the answer might lie in watching the Aussie dollar! Recent interest rate cuts designed to depreciate the dollar are under threat with fears of over- stimulating the housing market.

Here lies the conundrum ... the cost of living in London is just as high as Australia but the wages are not. With this in mind below are some tips that will help you save some money, which do not involve getting on the next ship back to Oz.

It's officially Fall, and back to school is upon us. It’s the season of splurging on pens and notebooks, art supplies and the unavoidable first day of school outfit. It’s also every parent’s worst nightmare when they take a peek at their balance and realize that the bulk of their ...

AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY | Offset accounts enable you to make the most of your income, reduce interest and pay off your home loan sooner. Financial adviser DANIEL SHILLITO weighs up the pros and cons.

David Johnson, director at foreign exchange specialists Halo Financial, examines the current weakening of the Australian Dollar.

Chief Currency & Payments Strategist at currency exchange specialists OzForex, Jim Vrondas, looks at recent movements of the Australian dollar, and asks whether the trend towards growth will continue.

AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY | You may incur it when you take out a mortgage with a lender in Australia, but why is it applied and how is it calculated? Financial adviser DANIEL SHILLITO explains lenders mortgage insurance.

ASK NAT | Currency specialist Nat Davison answers your questions on when it is best to move savings back to Australia.

Ozforex has signed an agreement with MoneyGram to power currency remittances made in Australia.

Why has the Reserve Bank moved interest rates to their lowest level in more than 50 years this month?

The government has launched several housing schemes over the last few years to help buyers out and revive the housing market, and it pays to know what they are.

The current combination of world property market, foreign currency rates and economic factors are presenting a unique opportunity for those considering purchasing property overseas.

MOVE TO AUSTRALIA | The millions of Britons who divide their time between homes in the UK and overseas in countries like Australia need to clarify their tax residence status ‘sooner rather than later’, say financial advisers.

As term deposits and savings account interest rates decline in Australia, is now the time for Aussie expats to think seriously about switching their cash-only investments and into higher growth investments, including shares?

In the current environment, many lenders can no longer provide expat or non-resident investment (BTL) loans, and others have adopted much more stringent criteria. There are some very important points to note right now, if you plan to buy or manage your UK home or investment property from Australia.

Are you moving back to Australia, have a UK pension and you’re not quite sure what to do with it?

Simon Ripton, Head of Banking at Standard Bank Offshore discusses the banking options while working abroad.

UK law does not require that you have a written will, however without a valid will your estate will be distributed according to a predetermined legal process.

n How many times have you wondered “When is a good time to transfer money” or “When is a good time to exchange travel money”? asks Herman Howell of Sable FX.

Sable Group explains an important investment principle.

Banks are not the only option for foreign exchange and international remittance, but most consumers don’t know this.