Steve S

Many thanks everyone - you've given us a lot of useful advice.

Hi, When we move to Australia we hope to live on the Central Coast near to our daughter in Terrigal. I don't think we can afford Terrigal. Any suggestions of other nice but cheaper areas nearby to buy a property. Also any advice on what other costs we will face over and above the purchase price of the property (tax, surveys, agent's fees etc., also monthly rates/water rates?) and any advice on trustworthy estate agents in that area. Many thanks, Steve S.

Yes we pass the balance of family test - our younger daughter has lived in Australia for several years and has taken Australian citizenship (our older daughter lives in Canada). The Australian Government immigration service website suggests that the wait for a contributory parent visa is anything between 12 and 24mths. Is having a Migration Agent a good idea and is having one to help process an application likely to shorten the waiting time? Many thanks, Steve.

Hi, I am 63 and my wife Mel is 67. Can anyone advise whether we can apply as a couple for the contributory aged parent visa due to the fact that Mel qualifies due to her age, or do we have to take the contributory parent visa route. Also, is the second instalment fee of $AUD 43K for both of us or is it for each of us? Many thanks, Steve.