How to Register a Relationship in Australia

Relationship registration may be required in order for you to apply for a visa. Please note, it is not required in all cases and may not be sufficient in all cases. Migration laws are complex and continuously changing. A migration assessment with a registered Australian Immigration Specialist is a very important and worthwhile part of the migration process as it will allow you to obtain precise information for your situation based on updated legislation. 

A registered relationship is registered under Australian state or territory laws, including civil partnership schemes.

 States that recognize a Registered Relationship:

• New South Wales (NSW)
• The Australian Capital Territory (The ACT)
• Queensland (QLD)
• Tasmania
• Victoria

Relationship Registration is not available in South Australia and Northern Territory, but in the case of Western Australia, you can register your defacto relationship provided you are a WA resident.

In order to register a relationship, the following requirements apply for each state: 

To register a relationship in NSW

• Both partners should be unmarried, no less than 18 years old and one applicant must be a resident in NSW, the other can be overseas.
• Both partners should not be related by family, should not be in another relationship or registered relationship.
• Both partners should make a statutory declaration stating the very facts that are mentioned above.
• The completed application must be taken to the office in person or posted by mail.
• Ensure certified identification for each applicant is included along with the payment of a fee.

To enter into a civil partnership in The ACT

Both partners should be unmarried, no less than 18 years old and should not be in a civil union or partnership.

• Both partners should not be related by a linear ancestor, linear descendant, brother, sister, half-brother or half-sister.
• One applicant must be a resident in The ACT, the other can be overseas.
• Ensure certified identification for each applicant is included along with the payment of a fee.
• One applicant must provide evidence of residency within the ACT such as a birth or citizenship certificate, current passport if it is impossible to obtain a document mentioned above, provide a statutory declaration including an explanation.
• The completed application must be taken to the office in person or posted by mail. You can also apply online.

Please note that if you apply in person, you should present original forms of identification and if you apply by post you should present certified copies of identification.

To enter into a civil partnership in The QLD

• You can register your civil partnership with or without a declaration ceremony.
• Ensure all your documents are in English, if not, copies of certified English translations are required.

Other requirements are the same as those for The ACT.

To register a deed of relationship in Tasmania

• Acceptable evidence of identity, age, and residency in Tasmania must be provided.
• If the date of a birth, death or marriage is unknown (e.g. family history searches) an extended fee will apply.

To register a relationship in Victoria

• Both partners should be unmarried, no less than 18 years old and one applicant must be a resident in Victoria, the other can be overseas.
• Both partners should not be related by family.

Greek house prices are rising again, as the economy continues to recover.

In Greece’s urban areas, house prices rose by 2.51% during the year to Q3 2018, the highest annual increase in house prices since Q1 2008, according to the Bank of Greece. When adjusted for inflation, house prices increased 1.53%. Quarter-on-quarter, house prices in urban areas were up 1.2% in Q3 2018 (2.01% in real terms).

Athens led the country’s housing market with an annual house price increase of 3.71% in Q3 2018 (2.71% in real terms). In fact, it was the capital’s best performance since Q4 2007. During the latest quarter, house prices rose 1.65% (2.48% in real terms).

Euro Currency Appreciation in past 2 Years : 7.8%

6th June 2017: 1EUR=72.58INR

6th June 2019: 1 EUR=78.25INR

Greek Economy

The Greek economy grew by around 2% in 2018, according to the European Commission (EC) – an improvement from last year’s 1.5% expansion and the highest growth since 2007. After a short-lived recovery in 2014, Greece’s economy returned to recession in 2015, with GDP contracting by 0.3% and by another 0.2% in 2016, amidst the imposition of capital controls and the closure of most of its banks. Before this, the country’s real GDP had contracted by 3.2% in 2013, 7.3% in 2012, 9.1% in 2011, 5.5% in 2010, 4.3% in 2009 and 0.3% in 2008.

The EC expects the Greek economy to grow by 2% this year but the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is more optimistic, projecting 2.4% growth.

Why now is the perfect time to buy property in Greece?

No one needs convincing of Greece’s seductive lifestyle, incredible beaches, and stunning villages, so it’s no wonder why so many people worldwide dream of owning property on the Aegean. And here are some key reasons why right now may be the perfect time to snap up your picturesque Greek home!

-The golden visa: Greece grants a residence permit for those who buy real estate in Greece above €250,000 — this is the most inexpensive program to get a residence permit in the EU.

-Record high number of foreign tourist arrivals: according to the Bank of Greece, more than 30 million overseas travelers visited the country in 2017 and over 32 million are expecting to make their way through by the end of 2018, making Greece a very popular holiday destination.

-Low cost: so far, the cost of the property per square meter in Greece is less than in other European capitals. Now the market is at the bottom of its cycle, but is beginning to grow: the Bank of Greece notes the growth in residential property prices for the second quarter in a row.

–  Positive changes in the economy: Greek GDP has been growing for the consecutive quarter; in August Greece successfully concluded the third program of macro- nancial assistance.

“The current low real estate prices and high demand contribute to higher returns for investors. Thus, the net yield on the short-term rent of a renovated city-center apartment in Athens is 5–7% per annum vs 3% in most European capitals. Moreover, there is potential for real estate prices to grow 20–30% over the next 2–3 years,” says the founder of Tranio, George Kachmazov.

So what are you waiting for?

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