Life In Melbourne

Category: Money Matters

Apartment versus House in Melbourne

Suffice to say, the property market in Australia is very different from the property market in Singapore. In Singapore, it’s relatively simple. Having a condominium

Insurance in Australia

Here’s another major financial matter that you need to tackle when you have more or less settled in Australia – INSURANCE. You would already have

Getting a tax refund from an investment property

You’ve probably heard it from time to time that you can get a tax refund from an investment property. But what does this really mean?

Do I Have to Pay Taxes When Transferring Money From Singapore To Australia?

This is a common question asked by Singaporean migrants as you may have heard stories of a friend’s friend being audited by ATO after transferring

8 Ways to Save on Petrol Costs

While owning a vehicle in Australia is relatively cheaper compared to Singapore, fuel prices are also cheaper too. This is a much welcomed relief as

Open Australian Bank Account Before You Arrive

Singaporeans are notorious for being ‘gancheong’. But opening an Australian bank account before you arrive in Australia is one aspect that is important if you

Australian Taxes for the New Migrant

Australian taxes can be confusing even for Australians. The Australian taxation system is one of the most complex in the world. Coming from Singapore where

7 Ways to Save Money While Grocery Shopping

Compared to many Asian countries, the normal way of grocery shopping in Australia is mainly via the major supermarket chains such as Coles, Woolies, Aldi