The UK Info is an independent guide for people who have moved, or are about to move, from Britain to Australia, and who now find themselves responsible for an Australian home.
Most relocation advice stops at visas, schools and bank accounts. We pick up where that leaves off: what it means to own or rent a house on a reactive clay block, why the driveway was poured the way it was, what a termite inspection actually tells you, and which approvals a deck, shed or retaining wall might need in your state.
What we cover
- Buying and renting, including strata, stamp duty and inspection reports
- Driveways, slabs and outdoor concrete in very different climates, from Hobart frost to Darwin’s wet season
- Gardens, lawns and outdoor living on Australian soils and water rules
- Renovating and building, and the approvals that go with it
- Climate and hazards a British homeowner has not met before: heat, cyclones, bushfire, floods and wildlife
- Working with Australian trades: licences, quotes and what to expect
How we write
We write for readers who know how a house works in Britain and want to understand what is different here. Rules in Australia often change from state to state and council to council, so we point to the official source wherever a decision depends on it. Our editorial standards explain how articles are researched and corrected.