Accommodation in Sydney
Expats looking for accommodation in Sydney will find the search a fairly straightforward process with many good residential areas to choose from in and around the city centre. The final choice however for most expatriates will depend on budget, proximity to schools and location in reference to public transport.
Most of Sydney’s residents choose to live in the south and west of the City Bowl District (CBD) where housing in the low to middle price range can be found. The western suburbs tend to be popular with families because larger properties can be secured at good prices. The eastern suburbs around Double Bay and the foreshore of the harbour are the most exclusive and expensive in the country. A popular and picturesque suburb lying across the harbour to the north-east is Manly, where local residents working in the city will enjoy a daily ferry commute to the CBD.
Expats can expect to pay AUD 400 to AUD 500 per month for a one-bedroom luxury apartment, or you can find a 3-bedroom unit with a Waterfront address for AUD 1,300 per month.
Expatriates may wish to enlist the help of estate agents in their search for accommodation in Sydney, but this is certainly not a necessity.
Expatriates who have permanent residence and intend purchasing property in Sydney will need to familiarise themselves with the difference between freehold and leasehold purchases and note that a 4 percent stamp duty is payable to the government when a property purchase is made.
Most of Sydney’s residents choose to live in the south and west of the City Bowl District (CBD) where housing in the low to middle price range can be found. The western suburbs tend to be popular with families because larger properties can be secured at good prices. The eastern suburbs around Double Bay and the foreshore of the harbour are the most exclusive and expensive in the country. A popular and picturesque suburb lying across the harbour to the north-east is Manly, where local residents working in the city will enjoy a daily ferry commute to the CBD.
Expats can expect to pay AUD 400 to AUD 500 per month for a one-bedroom luxury apartment, or you can find a 3-bedroom unit with a Waterfront address for AUD 1,300 per month.
Expatriates may wish to enlist the help of estate agents in their search for accommodation in Sydney, but this is certainly not a necessity.
Expatriates who have permanent residence and intend purchasing property in Sydney will need to familiarise themselves with the difference between freehold and leasehold purchases and note that a 4 percent stamp duty is payable to the government when a property purchase is made.
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