Allison Taylor

I have been in love with this city for most of my life. I've watched her change and grow, and to me she has always been an elegant lady in couture clothing — a little eccentric, always considered, never quite like anywhere else.

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 exceptionally well...

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 international relocator