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The kids were not as delighted as I was. My husband was always quick to volunteer to mind the baby outside — like the three of them had a standing arrangement to cry on cue so dad didn't have to look at one more house. It's exhausting. Each place blurs into the next. You start forgetting which one had the good kitchen, which one had the dodgy bathroom, which one felt right the moment you walked in.

Despite working on the fringes of real estate in Corporate Relocation, I don't know much about buying and selling property. I needed someone to communicate with me simply and effectively so I would always be informed. No industry jargon, no making me feel stupid for asking questions — just straight talk about what was happening and what our options were.

I In June 2025, the Economist Intelligence Unit released its latest Global Liveability Index, and Australia once again proved its status as one of the world’s most desirable places to live. The country secured more top-20 positions than any other nation, with five Australian cities making the prestigious list. Melbourne and Sydney Lead the Way Melbourne claimed the fourth spot globally, maintaining its position as Australia’s most liveable city. The Victorian capital scored e

It's that time of the year again when the great Australian slowdown starts. We're patiently (or impatiently depending on your POV) waiting for the collective sigh of relief when we get to stop work for two blissful weeks over the holiday period, when the workday stress leaves, and we forget what day it is for a few weeks.  Increasingly, industries in Australia are taking a break at the end of the year and returning in early January.

The Australian rental market operates at its own pace, and it can feel frustratingly slow to those accustomed to faster-moving international markets. This isn't about a lack of effort—it's simply the way the market functions here. Properties in desirable locations and competitive price brackets are in short supply. Competition can be fierce, particularly in major cities and sought-after suburbs. And securing even a single viewing involves layers of coordination that many int

As Melbourne gears up for its biggest event season of the year, visitors and business travellers alike are about to experience a city that shifts gears—fast. From October through December, Melbourne transforms from a welcoming cultural hub into a bustling epicentre of celebration, where finding a place to stay can feel like a full-contact sport.