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 [...]
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 [...]
On 3 September 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 229 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through Express Entry to physicians with Canadian work experience. Key Details of This Draw Draw category: Physicians with Canadian Work Experience Invitations issued: 229 ITAs CRS cut-off: 198 points Profile deadline: Express Entry profiles [...]
On 24 August 2026, Reuters reported that the Trump administration submitted a proposed rule to the Federal Register aimed at making a fee of more than $100,000 on new H-1B work visas—a fee previously ruled unlawful by a federal court but currently still being collected under appeal—permanent and codified into [...]
