“If I wouldn’t live in it or invest in it myself, I wouldn’t recommend it to any of my clients either.”

With thanks to Minihan Group Australia for sponsoring this episode.

In this episode, Karen chats to Janice Minihan from Minihan Group Australia. Janice is a licensed real estate agent in both Queensland and the UK who supports clients across the full spectrum of the property journey - from finding your first rental when you arrive in Brisbane, to helping you buy your first home or build your property investment portfolio to set up your financial future.

Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast

In this episode, we cover:

• The current state of the rental market in Southeast Queensland
• Why the property buying process in Queensland is faster (but not always simpler)
• How to avoid being scammed when trying to secure a rental
• Key things to look out for when choosing where to live (like flooding risk, air conditioning and public transport)
• Whether to rent or buy when you first arrive in Australia
• Janice’s thoughts on how the Brisbane property market is likely to change
• Tips for investing in property for long-term financial security
• Managing your UK property from Australia (and why you need a specialist property accountant to help)

Whether you’re planning to rent, buy, or invest - or you’re still unsure - Janice brings a practical and reassuring perspective based on her personal and professional experience on both sides of the globe.

Additional Resources

• Find Minihan Group Australia in the Move to Australia Directory
• Visit Minihan Group Australia's website - you'll find a wide range of free downloads on buying, renting and investing.
• Need tax support across the UK and Australia? Check out GM Tax in the Move to Australia Directory

You'll find the full show notes and transcript over on https://smartstepstoaustralia.com/episode-33

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