VETASSESS assesses skills for a range of designated occupations in Australia’s migration system. On 7 August 2026, it announced that fees for a number of Professional Skills Assessment services rose from 9 September 2026. This guide summarises the affected services and what applicants should check. At a glance: The change [...]
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) formally implemented major reforms to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) on 24 August 2026. Part of the government’s “Going for Growth” programme, the changes aim to broaden skilled migration eligibility while keeping the system aligned with New Zealand’s long-term economic and labour market needs. In brief: [...]
Following the 6,134-citizenship revocation reported earlier, Turkey’s government published Law No. 7579 in the Official Gazette (No. 33261) on 22 May 2026 — amending Title Deed Law No. 2644 and other related laws to overhaul the real estate, construction, and environmental regulatory framework, with particularly stricter requirements for developer compliance. [...]
New Zealand and Australia share similar cultural roots as Oceania nations, but differ meaningfully in economic structure, skilled migration systems, investment visa thresholds, and cost of living. This guide compares both destinations across multiple dimensions, to help Hong Kong applicants — based on their own career background, capital scale, and [...]
Commonwealth Bank’s latest State of the States report, released on 15 September 2026, shows Queensland overtaking Western Australia as Australia’s top-performing economy. South Australia was the biggest improver, rising to second place. For Hong Kong applicants considering state-nominated skilled visas (subclass 190 or 491) or business and investment pathways, the [...]
New Zealand’s education system spans three tiers: Early Childhood Education (ECE) (ages 0-5), compulsory education (primary through secondary, Years 1-13), and higher education, with 8 public universities — all overseen by the Ministry of Education and internationally recognized through NZQA. Education is often a major consideration for Hong Kong families [...]
30 September 2026 is the filing deadline for EB-5 investment immigration’s Grandfathering protection mechanism — but that does not mean the EB-5 program itself ends that day. The Regional Center Program’s current authorization runs through 30 September 2027. Getting this distinction right is the first and most important step in [...]
The map of where a foreigner can buy a home is being redrawn faster than at any point in a decade — and it’s moving in both directions at once. Canada extended its outright ban, Australia froze sales of existing homes to foreigners, South Korea added occupancy rules, while New [...]
On 8 September 2026, the New Zealand Government issued an official release on beehive.govt.nz confirming that Active Investor Plus (AIP) Growth Category investors will be able to invest in Build to Rent developments — purpose-built long-term rental housing — through approved managed funds. Key Details Effective date: From December 2026, [...]
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on 6 September 2026 at the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair that Greece will raise the property transfer tax for third-country nationals from 3% to 15%, effective 1 January 2027. Key Details Rate change: from 3% (effective 3.09% including municipal surcharge) to 15%. Who it [...]
