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The application (not the guidance) asks for home status (renting) and if you have sold a home in the last 24 months. It does not specify if this only applies to Australia or outside of Australia. This is why I asked in the first instance, if someone who had recently completed this and had sold a home could please help me with some questions.

Hi, This is why i would like to speak to someone who has recently done this and sold a property. Thanks

Hello, Does anyone have experience of registering for the CCS, having sold a property in the UK before arriving in Australia? I know this is quite specific! I have some queries i'd appreciate running past someone (online info is not clear). Thanks a million

Hi Steven, Speaking from recent experience - we have decided to wait until next year to buy for a few reasons. Firstly, the mortgage rates are not ideal just now, secondly if you are still in a probation period at work there is fewer lenders available to you and finally to see if we actually like where we stay. We are in a nice area in Wynnum, but i have been surprised by the level of burglary and car theft in the area. We had an agreement in principle to buy before we landed as we arrived with a permanent job and PR status. Your visa is a consideration also as it would be harder to buy (not impossible) without PR visa. Also, our experience is that we have limited options for less than 15% deposit. This is another reason why we are waiting til next year to see if there is any wider option for us. We have moved from outside Glasgow to Brisbane and the price hike is significant for us. A final final thing to say is that you need to account for fees and taxes in your deposit funds, and the start up costs when you arrive are more than you might expect. I researched extensively, but we have went through money like water. Car deposits (higher because we have no australian credit), rego fees, higher insurances, higher customs charges for our shipped items etc. It has really eaten into our house deposit. Not intending to scare you off - it's just some things i wish i had better expectations of before we arrived.

90% of roles he has seen or enquired about have been hybrid or working from home fully. Hybrid would certainly be best for both of us. Similarly, I am moving to a corporate firm and in the many calls I have had prior to the move, only one person has been in the office on one occasion. There's great factual studies undertaken in the UK regarding hybrid working, across a large number of sectors and companies running hybrid trials with great success. It won't ever be for all when some occupations are naturally in a physical workplace but it's working for our industries so far, and seems to be in UK and Australia.

He doesn't work from home, but most roles have been hybrid or from home. Hybrid would be best as I think it would help to integrate by being around people, and wfh alongside that gives a good balance. The oldest is only primary 1 and we expect him to be out of school for at least 3 months but have no concerns on that. I have 3 main areas to do drive bys on next weekend

We are moving with a 2 and 5 year old, so similar situation. My son will restart primary one and I'm keen to find the right suburb so that I don't have to move him twice if i can help it. My husband can't start work until we have a suburb, house, school and nursery place (appreciating there may be nursery waiting lists like here). These feel like the main stresses as we haven't been able to sort them before arrival.

Thanks! I used to get the bus in Glasgow and Edinburgh but it's only in the inner city. Info is much appreciated and it helps as housing options are my main concern.

That's really useful thank you as I did wonder about the bus links too and if that was used as much in Brisbane and what the bus links were like. Thanks for the links as well. Much appreciated.

Thank you. I looked at Wynnum just after I posted this and it seems a little more in our price range too and near the coast rather than the wetlands which appeals. How long would a train commute be roughly from Wynnum? Thanks, Ashley

Hi everyone, I just wanted to refresh this thread as we haven't yet moved (hoped for Feb but waited a few more months to reduce or mortgage contract clause). We are moving on 9th May and I have cast the net quite wide on our home search due to the issues of housing supply. As we are looking for a commuter train line to CBD (i will be working in Creek Street) with nice schools, community feel and ideally something going on (we live in a village at the moment that doesn't even have a shop). My long list is below and appreciate some of these areas might be a little out our price range or need checked for flooding - if its major flooding please feel free to flag to me! I'd appreciate any steers you have for a young family and if there's other areas you'd suggest I look into or agent recommendations. Ideally I'd rent first then buy. Budget is around 1100pw or 1m to buy. Thankful for any helpful advice, similar situations and local knowledge (I have researched extensively so really looking for the real life experience now). NORTH.... Northgate $$$ Hendra $$$ Banyo Deagon Sandgate Wavell Heights Carseldine SOUTH Coorparoo $$$ Holland Park Greenslopes Camp Hill Mount Gravatt I had been looking at Morningside but seems to be quite badly flooded from the maps... I had also been looking at Manly, Wakerley and down to Birkdale but feel these are a little far from city and airport. Thanks in advance Ashley

I'm glad you have worked out the solution that is best for you. The accommodation part panics me a little as it is my biggest concern logistically and it's had a very significant impact on you. You sound very at peace with your decision though, and that's the main thing. There's much worse things than having a 6 month holiday and life experience so good for you.

Hello.... Your post a while back really stayed with me. I just wondered how have got on now? Hope that's not weird! Think as you were a few months ahead of us with young fam etc. Hope you're ok x

Hey, If you're on Instagram try following Sunrise Social Sydney. I started following the girl who started them and they run throughout Australia for people just like you and meet every week. I've already looked up Brisbane for when we arrive. I hope you find some comfort soon and can embrace an opportunity you have worked hard for. Not much changes at home, so give it a good go and then you can go home if you want. It's always there

Not buying before we arrive, but was keen to know on how soon is soon enough. Buying market has more availability than rental from various sites and the rentals and so over priced now, just supply and demand of course, but you know what it's like when you feel you're lining a landlords pockets. 9 months will likely fly in, so may as well settle into that timescale and get comfortable with it. Thanks for the info share.