Aaron Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Hi there so I googled the above and I got the following result: 75% of applications are processed within 9 months 90% of applications are processed with 12 months I have looked at the timeline checker which doesn't seem to list past applications only current applications? Was wondering if anyone can tell me how long it took them to get their visa approved? was it over a year? I am thinking of investing in a property and living in it until my visa application is processed. If accepted I will start looking for work in Perth. If I then find a good job in Perth which works for me, I will rent the UK property out to tenants. Otherwise I will stay in the property. I'm all for this plan although saving for the Visa and Migration itself will be tough. I may need to use a credit card for the initial stages of migration (if it comes to pass). I feel like it will take around 9-12 months before I know where I stand. I desperately need to move out of my parents house and renting just seems like a bad idea because I have the money to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOL Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Unless it is really wise to buy in the UK now from an investing point of view, I wouldn't do it. Renting, especially for just one year is, is not really throwing that much money away. Managing overseas investment properties come with its own challenges as you are far away. And if you need to use a credit card for your visa when you buy a home, you are making a terrible financial decision. And you will need a stack of cash as well to get started in Perth. Applying for work in Perth whilst still in the UK is a challenge. So just by the info given, it does not sound like a good idea to buy in the UK when you are going to move in the next 1-2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verystormy Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Have you checked the WA skilled lists as at present the state requires you to have either studied in WA or have a job offer for most occupations. https://migration.wa.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/Final State nomination migration program criteria - Feb 2019 update.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted July 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 11 hours ago, FOL said: Unless it is really wise to buy in the UK now from an investing point of view, I wouldn't do it. Renting, especially for just one year is, is not really throwing that much money away. Managing overseas investment properties come with its own challenges as you are far away. And if you need to use a credit card for your visa when you buy a home, you are making a terrible financial decision. And you will need a stack of cash as well to get started in Perth. Applying for work in Perth whilst still in the UK is a challenge. So just by the info given, it does not sound like a good idea to buy in the UK when you are going to move in the next 1-2 years. I can get a lettings agent to take care of it while I am away. If worst case scenario I need to sell it I will. This apartment is in a desirable area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted July 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 https://www.propertypal.com/51-117-lisburn-road-belfast/563474/photo-16 It is called at £125k but I got it for £118k. So worst case scenario I could at least make a few grand on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOL Posted July 30, 2019 Report Share Posted July 30, 2019 Congrats on the apartment. For now, just enjoy living the apartment and when time comes, review what you want to do with it. I know that even with lettings agents, living far away is not ideal and homes can get wrecked. But don't worry about that now, just enjoy it while you are living in it . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 On 30/07/2019 at 06:02, FOL said: Congrats on the apartment. For now, just enjoy living the apartment and when time comes, review what you want to do with it. I know that even with lettings agents, living far away is not ideal and homes can get wrecked. But don't worry about that now, just enjoy it while you are living in it . Thank you for the message of positivity mate. I think you have the right idea. When I eventually get to Oz I will buy you a beer! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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