tony74 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 We recieved our visa this week and now have to decide to sell or rent our house. Just don't know what to do. Any advice would be great. Thanks:biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherof2 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 We decided to rent out our property in the UK not because it would give us something to fall back on' but for two other reasons; Trying to sell a house under normal circumstances is stressful enough add that to the fact that you need to de toot whilst trying to keep the place tidy for viewings is probably impossible (well for us it was) Financially it was a viable option but I do apprciate this is not the case for some people. We were very lucky and had a lot of interest and let our house out within two weeks of it going on the market. Our plan is to rent it out for up to two years by which time we hope the UK market has picked up. Good luck with you plans, whichever way they go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony74 Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share Posted August 28, 2011 I think, keeping hold of it for now might be the best option. Do you have to pay tax to oz for your rental income in the uk?:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabo Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 If you are certain you will stay in Australia, I would sell now. How you define 'certain' is another matter. Best of luck whichever way you choose. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 It does depend on whether you really need the capital to make your plans work. I have been trying to sell, but am now considering the rental option, since the market is so flat here. It will mean that I am now thinking about not shipping any furniture, just kitchen gear and personal items. Unfurnished letting is easier when you are on the other side of the world, the letting agents will handle it all at a price. My stress levels got ridiculously high until I realised that there was nothing more that I could do and worrying about it wasn't helping at all. Good luck, keep positive. Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brightonbee Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 If you rent, you are not burning any bridges! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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