Furnishing Your First Apartment on a Budget
Moving to Sydney is expensive, but the cost doesn’t end when you arrive. Here’s where to shop on a budget to furnish your first apartment in Sydney.
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Author: Lauren
Sorting Out the Cost Of Living in Sydney Before You Move
How expensive it is to living in Sydney? To help you estimate your cost of living in Sydney, here is a breakdown of daily and monthly household expenses.
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How Much Money Do You Needed Saved When Moving to Sydney?
Moving to Sydney is going to cost thousands. Do you have enough saved? Here’s a list of expenses you need to plan for when you arrive in Sydney.
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How Much Does It Cost to Move to Australia?
A long list of moving expenses to help you estimate your cost to move to Sydney, some of which may surprise you. Included are links to heaps of resources.
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Where are You Going to Live in Sydney? Recommended Sydney Suburbs for Newcomers
“Where do you recommend I live in Sydney?”, shows up in my inbox several times a week. Here’s a breakdown of my answer with area rents and school info.
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Occupation Lists for Skilled Visas Including Permanent Residence Visas and the Temporary Skill Shortage 482 Visa
What is the Skilled Occupation List and why do you need to know about it? To be eligible to apply...
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Enrolment Areas for Primary Schools in Sydney
School Zone Map for Primary Schools in Sydney Below is an interactive map of all the primary...
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Cost of Living in Sydney: Breakdown of Rents by Suburb
Are you wondering what your cost of living in Sydney will be? Here is a Guide to Rents in Sydney by Suburb that will help with budgeting your expenses.
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Over 60 of the Best BYO Restaurants in Sydney
Here is my massive list of 65 BYO restaurants in Sydney. It is a work in progress as I discover...
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Top Five Australian Banks That Allow You to Open an Account Before Leaving Home
Here are the top five Australian banks that allow you to open an account before leaving home. You don’t even need to have your visa yet.
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How to Open Your Westpac Bank Account Before You Leave Home
You can open your Westpac Bank account in Australia 12 months before you move. Here’s what you need to know plus a special offer for SMG Readers ONLY.
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Understanding US Expatriate Taxes
As a US expat, your taxes just got more complicated. Not filing your taxes correctly can result in some very large fines. Here’s what you need to know.
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What is an FBAR? Who Must File an FBAR? And Other Questions from US Expats Living in Australia.
All US expats living abroad need to know what an FBAR form is and if they are required to file one. Here’s what you need to know.
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What US Expats Living in Australia Need to Know About FATCA
What is FATCA and how does it affect your tax return. This post covers Filing Thresholds Values, Physical Presence Test and Bona Fide Residence Test.
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Australian Medicare Levy Exemption: Get 2% of Your Income Back
If you don’t qualify for Medicare in Australia, and are a taxpayer, you can claim a Medicare Levy Exemption and get any tax you paid back.
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