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Top Ten Things I Love About Living in Perth (And Why I'm Never Moving Back East)
Spoiler alert: It's not just because everything here tries to kill you slightly less than the rest of Australia.
When I tell people we moved from Sydney to Perth, I get one of two reactions: either complete bewilderment ("But... why would you move further from civilisation?") or knowing nods from fellow escapees who've discovered Australia's best-kept secret.
So here's my love letter to Perth—a city that somehow manages to be both ridiculously liveable and completely underrat
Aug 285 min read


Top Ten Signs You're an American-by-way-of-Sweden Living in Sydney
But here's the thing: when you've travelled from America to Sweden to Australia and finally found the place that feels like home, you do become a bit evangelical about it. And yes, I've developed some particular Sydney habits that seem ridiculous to people who were born into all this sunshine and surf.
Aug 203 min read


Love Letter to Melbourne: Top Ten Reasons Why This City Completely Won Me Over
Melbourne has this magical way of sneaking up on you. One day you're just another newcomer the relocated half way across the globe trying to figure out the tram system, and the next you're donning your team colours and attending an AFL game. Here's why this incredible city has stolen my heart:
Aug 84 min read


The Hidden Side of Pet Relocation: How to Set Your Furry Family Up for Success
The pet relocation industry is evolving as we better understand the emotional side of animal moves. Even well-adjusted pets can struggle initially when their familiar environment, routines, and comfort zones suddenly change, especially after long-haul flights to completely foreign surroundings.
Aug 13 min read


Holding Space While People Rebuild: The Real Work of Relocation
Relocation isn't a logistical problem to solve. It's a human experience to support.
Vee can now laugh about her "worst" moments with me. She's gained perspective, found her footing, and built a new life. But she needed time, patience, and someone who understood that her emotional state wasn't a character flaw - it was part of the process. That's what we're here for. Not just to find houses or sort paperwork.
Jul 173 min read


The Skills In Demand Visa: Six Months On
Six months after its launch to replace the Temporary Skills Shortage (TSS) Visa, the Skills In Demand (SID) Visa under the same Subclass 482, has become a key tool for Australian businesses seeking to address workforce shortages. Designed to streamline skilled migration, the visa has seen some clarifications and on-going refinements as part of the government’s broader immigration strategy overhaul.
Jul 93 min read


The Rise of Long-Term and ‘Bleisure’ Stays in Australia’s Serviced Accommodation Market
In 2025, Australia’s serviced accommodation industry is undergoing a quiet revolution—driven not by tourists on holiday, but by remote workers, corporate travellers, and digital nomads blending business with leisure. This emerging trend, known as “bleisure” travel, is reshaping how serviced apartments are designed, marketed, and experienced.
Jul 32 min read


The Secret to Winning Australia's Competitive Rental Market (Even as an International Professional)
Relocating to Australia. Moving to Australia is an exciting adventure, and while securing rental accommodation can feel daunting,...
Jun 193 min read


The Challenges of Australia's Housing Market: Implications for International Talent.
Australia's housing market continues to pose significant challenges, including for skilled migrants undergoing a corporate relocation....
Jun 123 min read


The Transformation Complete: Living the Rewards of Your Journey
Remember that overwhelming vulnerability you felt when you first arrived? The invisible cultural wall that seemed impossible to breach?...
May 284 min read
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