"Be flexible. Don't overplan. Work around the things you absolutely have to do. 28 days isn't a long time!"

Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast

In this episode, Karen chats to Tracy Collins from the UK Travel Planning and Global Travel Planning podcasts and websites all about planning a big holiday back to the UK after you've settled in Australia.

This episode is packed with practical tips and insights as Tracy and Karen share all of their knowledge about taking big long haul trips back to visit family, including:

• How to get around
• How to fit everything in
• Leaving your house behind for a month or more
• Methods for taking money
• The importance of travel insurance
• Staying connected while travelling
• Getting over jetlag
• What to pack for your flight
• And so much more

Additional resources

• Visit UK Travel Planning and Global Travel Planning websites
• Listen to Tracy's previous episodes on the podcast: save money with house sitting and the most downloaded episode of the New Life in Australia podcast to date: moving and moving again (about Tracy and Doug's experience of relocating from the UK to Mackay and then moving to Brisbane)
• Visit Tracy and Doug's UK Train Travel Tips Facebook group
• Read Karen's post about planning your big trip back

You can find the full show notes and transcript over on https://smartstepstoaustralia.com/episode-36/

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"I had these clients…they’d seen a property in Hawthorn. That area wasn’t in our brief…this is why we do a brief, so we aren’t tempted by shiny things. They told me they wanted capital growth, and that property wouldn’t provide that. Stick to the plan!"

Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast

In this episode, Karen talks to Tonya Davidson from Davidson Property Advocates all about creating a solid property buying strategy.

We cover:

• How to determine your property brief
• Negotiating on your dream property
• Why saving time and money is only part of the puzzle - it's also about getting the right property for your future goals
• Get to know your buyer's advocate - their values are important!
• Know what questions to ask
• Why data is so important
• Know which days to avoid making offers
• and so much more!

Additional resources

• Listen to Tonya's previous episode on the New Life in Australia podcast
• Find Davidson Property Advocates in the Move to Move to Australia Directory
• Visit Davidson Property Advocates website

You can find the full show notes and the transcript at https://smartstepstoaustralia.com/episode-35

If you enjoyed listening, don’t forget to subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts! All positive reviews would be really appreciated!

Find all of the migration and relocation services you need in one handy place in the Move to Australia Directory.

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"It always surprises me when I go to do viewings. People walk in and view and don’t have a conversation with the agent. You are there to present…always try and have a conversation with the agent and introduce yourself. If you love the property, tell them how much you love it. We always do that on behalf of our clients."

With thanks to E-Sterling Services for sponsoring this podcast episode.

Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast

In this episode, Karen chats with Charles from E-Sterling Services, a Perth-based relocation agency, about everything you need to know to crack the Perth rental market as a new arrival.

We cover:

• Securing a rental before you arrive in Perth
• Choosing the right suburb for your lifestyle (and longer-term aspirations)
• How to present yourself to agents
• Creating a winning rental resume
• What identification you need
• Whether to consider paying above the asking price or offer months in advance
• Rental costs to budget for
• Preparing for move-in day
• Common mistakes to avoid

...and so much more!

Additional resources

• Listen to Charles' previous podcast interview on episode 19 all about moving to Perth
• Find E-SterlingServices.com.au in the Move to Australia Directory
• Read E-Sterling Services' helpful blog posts about moving to Perth

For the full show notes and transcript, visit https://smartstepstoaustralia.com/episode-34

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