"I know it can be a bit weird to adapt to if you're moving from a country where it's normally cold and chilly and snowy over the Christmas period. But it is different and if you embrace those differences, then I think you will come to love it too!"

With thanks to Tonya Davidson from Davidson Property Advocates, Chris Noone from Carly Car Subscription, Fiona Mayers from True Blue Migration Services and Dianne Horton from Buyers Collective for sharing their festive tips in the episode.

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In this episode, Karen shares Christmas tips to help you embrace the festive season in Australia. In the episode, Karen talks about:

• Embracing Christmas in the sun!
• Ways to stay connected with family.
• How to make the most of the summer weather.
• Plus there are festive tips from Move to Australia Directory members: Buyers Collective, True Blue Migration, Carly Car Subscription and Davidson Property Advocates.

Additional resources

• Listen to episode 5 - 11 tips to stay sun safe in Australia
• Read the blog post: Celebrate Christmas in Australia

Find the AI-generated show notes over at SmartStepstoAustralia.com/episode-28

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What is your priority when you're moving here? Is it the schools? Is it a house or an apartment? Do you love the ocean do you love the countryside? What are your must-haves?

With thanks to Buyers Collective for sponsoring this episode.

Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast:

In this episode, Karen talks to Dianne from Buyers Collective. In the episode, we cover:

• Dianne's journey from renovating and flipping homes into becoming a buyer's agent and setting up Buyers Collective.
• What is the process of buying a home in this area?
• How a buyer's agent can help you find your dream home.
• What the lifestyle is like in South East Queensland down to Byron Bay in New South Wales.
• What do house prices look like in the area.
• What to look for in a home in this region? What to be aware of (bush fires, floods, insurance risks)?
• Is now still a good time to buy?

Additional resources

• Find Buyers Collective in the Move to Australia Directory
• Book a Discovery call with Dianne from Buyers Collective
• Email Diane for her First Steps to Buying a Property Guide: dianne@buyerscollective.com.au

Get the full notes and transcript at SmartStepstoAustralia.com/episode-27

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Australia is quite different to many other countries and a lot of the makes and models [of cars] are different and the way you use your car is different...

Welcome to the New Life in Australia podcast

In this episode, Karen talks to Chris Noone, CEO of Carly Car Subscription. In the episode, we cover:

• What is a car subscription and how is it different from a hire car or car loan.
• How often can you change your car when you're on a car subscription?
• Why a car subscription is particularly suitable for someone who is moving to Australia (or for relatives coming out to visit for a few weeks)
• What fees you need to budget with a car subscription.
• How cars are so different in Australia and how this allows you to try before you buy so you can make sure you aren't rushing into the wrong decision (like Karen did!).

Additional resources

• Use discount code: SMART225 to get $225 off your first month's car subscription
• Find Carly Car Subscription in the Move to Australia Directory
• Visit Carly.co

Find the full show notes and transcript at SmartStepstoAustralia.com/episode-26

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