Introduction to cities suitable for Australian immigrants

Part 1: A city suitable for Australian immigrants

1. Sydney

As the earliest developed, largest and most modern city in Australia It is the largest city in Australia. According to new ABS data, Chinese immigrants account for 3.1% of Sydney’s current population of 4.8 million. Here, Chinese compatriots can be seen everywhere, as long as they are in the Chinese area Even if you don't know English, Mandarin and Cantonese are enough to cope with life.

Sydney has a subtropical humid climate, with relatively gentle changes in average temperature throughout the year and no obvious seasonal changes in precipitation. It can be said to be "like spring all year round". The long historical environment and pleasant climate make it a tourist city. People traveling to Australia will never miss the Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbor and Harbor Bridge.

Coupled with the active economic environment and huge development space, it is suitable for Chinese immigrants who adapt to the fast-paced life to live and develop here. At the same time, there are more than a dozen universities in Sydney, including the University of Sydney, the University of New South Wales and the University of Technology Sydney, which attract countless domestic students to study here every year.

If there is any disadvantage to Sydney, it may be the higher cost of living. But generally speaking, you get what you give. Although Sydney's housing prices are relatively high, its vibrant urban features still attract many Chinese immigrants to come here to study, work or invest.

2. Melbourne

Melbourne is the city favored by many overseas immigrants after immigrating to Australia. It has been known as the "most livable city in the world" for many years in a row, and the economy here is also very developed. The main reason why many people like Melbourne is that they not only like its developed economy and beautiful living environment, but also like its strong cultural atmosphere.

Compared with Sydney’s boundless vitality, quiet Melbourne is more like its climate with four distinct seasons, which is suitable for immigrants who are determined and not blindly pursuing “fast”. As a "cultural capital", Melbourne's education also attracts countless overseas students. Melbourne’s prices and housing prices are relatively cheap, making it more suitable for life. It is precisely for these reasons that in recent years, in addition to overseas immigrants, many interstate immigrants, including immigrants from New South Wales, have also chosen to immigrate to Victoria.

3. Brisbane

As the third largest city in Australia, it is famous as the "Sunshine City". Not only is this city adjacent to the Australian tourist resort Gold Coast, but its climate itself is also a typical tropical climate, with sufficient rainfall, warm climate, and relatively long sunshine hours. It is adjacent to the Australian tourist resort Gold Coast.

Of course, Brisbane’s economic environment is relatively less developed than Sydney and Melbourne. However, the highly developed tourism and real estate industries still attract many investors from China. In the eyes of many immigrants, Brisbane is a comfortable, clean and simple civilian city with a more lively atmosphere. After staying for a long time, Brisbane will become more attached to the slow-paced life here.

4. Perth

Although the city size is not as large as the first three, Perth is still the largest city in Western Australia and enjoys the reputation of "mini California".

Due to its late development, Perth may be slightly inferior to the three major cities on the east coast in terms of cultural heritage, but its beautiful natural scenery has its own charm: whether it is the scenic Swan River or the original natural forest , all make people forget to leave. In fact, the so-called remote areas are not defined by our impression of remote geographical location, underdeveloped economy, lack of urban infrastructure, etc. It is just because of its low population growth.

Perth may be the city with the most development space in Australia: with its pleasant Mediterranean climate, relatively low housing prices and an economy full of room for growth, this city in Western Australia is gradually revealing itself. Its value has also won the favor of more and more Chinese immigrants.

Part 2 Extended Reading: Issues related to immigrants buying houses in Australia

1. Can overseas people buy houses in Australia?

Overseas people can only buy brand new houses in Australia. If you want to buy a second-hand house, you must have Australian temporary residence status, that is, live in Australia and hold a visa that allows you to study and live in Australia for more than 12 months (such as international students). In this case, you can buy a second-hand house, but only Only for self-occupation, and must be sold before the visa expires.

2. What are the fees for overseas people to buy a house?

The first item is the FIRB application fee (currently, the application fee for purchasing a property within AUD 1 million is AUD 5,700. The higher the value of the property, the higher the application fee. The higher the cost, the specific policy at the time of purchase shall prevail);

The second item is the tax paid more than locals and PRs, which is currently 8% of the house value;

The three items are stamp duty, which is 5.5% of the contract price;

The fourth item is the property price.

3. What is the process for overseas people to buy a house?

a. After you are optimistic about the house and make a reservation with an agent, you usually pay AUD 2,000 as a deposit (small deposit). Unless otherwise specified, under normal circumstances, if the contract is not signed in the end, the deposit will be refunded to the buyer< /p>

b. Sign the contract

c. After signing the contract, pay a deposit of 10% of the contract price (large deposit) and the FIRB application fee

d. 6 months before handover Start applying for loans around the month

e. 2-3 weeks before handing over the house, inspect the house

f. Hand over the house, pay the balance, and pay taxes

It should be noted that , if you buy a land villa, the process will be different. The above is mainly the off-plan house buying and selling process.