No Borders Reaching Out to the Community

(Above picture - Maren Pastyr from the Marketing Team; assisting people with their migration issues)

Last month No Borders Migration Advocates spent a day at the Inala Shopping Centre (Predominately Vietnamese populated suburb of Brisbane, Australia) with the intention of promoting both our migration and legal services to the community. No Borders sees the need to inform the public of the migration and legal services available. So that people can feel safe and educated about their life and their options in regards to living in Australia and a persons legal rights.

The marketing team, made up of Maren Pastyr and Peter Collins, headed out to Inala to set-up an information stand and answer people's questions about migration. There was quite a lot of interest by the community wanting to know what their options are for becoming a Permanent Resident of Australia.

No Borders will continue to reach out to local Brisbane communities over the next 12 months in attempt to educate local migrants on the current migration laws and how these affect their opportunities for living in Australia.

Oktoberfest at the Brisbane German Club 2008

October 17th & 18th saw the Brisbane German Club host its annual Oktoberfest celebrations. No Borders decided to help out with the decorating and set-up of the weekend's festivities, also we helped out with the celebrating of the festival (No Borders employee Leighton Crisp to the right - showing that he got his hands dirty when putting up flags and signs).

The weekend proved to be a great success, with plenty of patrons walking through the door to celebrate German culture. This year saw a large range of people attend, from young 20 year old Australians to German gents and ladies in their 70's.

The strong relationship that the Brisbane German Club and No Borders share was shown with staff members helping out in hanging flags, banners, signs and moving tables. The Brisbane German Club also allowed No Borders Migration Advocates to have a presence at the event displaying a banner and offering vouchers for free quick assessments to all attending and their friends.

Overall the event was a hit and we all look forward to it again next year!

25% Discount for First Home Buyers/Builders!

On Sept 1, the stamp duty threshold increased to $500,000 for first home owners. On Oct 14, the first home owners grant doubled and trebled to $14,000 and $21,000 (for a newly constructed home). Morpheus Property put the icing on the cake, with a 25% discount off the standard 2.2% service fee (offer ends 30 June 2009). Of course, the buyer must be eligible to receive the First Home Buyers Grant to receive the discount.

Why offer the discount? Many people are uncertain about what to buy, where and for how much and many are sitting on their hands. At the same time, Morpheus Property is out there getting great deals for their clients, before the market takes off. It is during these times, that it pays to have a buyer’s agent giving you expert advice and first home owners usually need this the most.

Morpheus Property are out there finding, appraising and negotiating every day on their buyer’s behalf, acting exclusively for the buyer! On top of that, we will ensure that everything that needs to get done ... is done.

Q So, should you be buying your first home before the next property boom, but are procrastinating, too busy or doesn’t know where to start? Or do you know someone who is?

Do them a favour and forward a link to this great opportunity. Not only will the Morpheus Property team work hard to find them the right property for the right price, they will be eligible for a 25% discount off the Morpheus Property service fee, ensuring they’re off to a great start!

For more detailed information, visit the Morpheus Property website or call us to get the ball rolling today! - 1300 727 586.

To check for eligibility, speak to your accountant or visit the Queensland Government website.

Yours in property!

Martyn Fleming & Guy Clarke
Morpheus Property – Buyer’s Agents

Ph: 1300 727 586
E: enquiries@morpheusproperty.com.au

Changes to Australian Visa Laws - Skilled Graduate (subclass 485)

As from the 27th October 2008, the Australian Government will introduce a change to the laws regarding the Skilled Graduate Visa (subclass 485). (note: This date may be subject to change.)

Up until the 27th October migrants were able to lodge their visa application prior to achieving sufficient IELTS scores. This is with the intention of attaining the necessary IELTS scores in the near future. The system worked favorably for the migrant as it gave them more time and options.

However, the new changes that take place on the 27th October will mean that one can only lodge their application for a skilled Graduate Visa (subclass 485) after they have received their required IELTS test results. The results (evidence) needs to be shown at the time of lodgement so to prove that they have met the relevant English language standards.

The standard for professionals, para-professionals and managerial occupations is ‘competent’ English (a score of at least six (6) on each of the four (4) components of the International English Language Test Scheme (IELTS) test or equivalent standard in a specified test).

For people who nominate an occupation in the Major Group IV in the Australian Standard Classification of Occupations, the standard is ‘vocational’ English (a score of at least five (5) on each of the four (4) components of the IELTS test).
IELTS test results must be no more than two (2) years old at the time of application.
This is a departure from the current regulations which allow an applicant to apply having only booked an English language test.

There are exceptions though, people who hold an eligible passport from either Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom or United States of America are not required to submit evidence of their English standard.

For further information about this policy change and how it may affect you please contact our office.

PH: +61 7 3876 4000

Email: migration@noborders-group.com

Website: http://www.noborders-group.com

MIGRATING TO AUSTRALIA – THERE MAY NOT BE A BETTER TIME

If you have been thinking of migrating to Australia, recent events may be the push you’ve needed to make your dreams a reality. The attractive exchange rate for overseas nationals buying Australian dollars, an economy better placed than most in the developed world to withstand the current turmoil, and the likely tightening of the migration scheme which may make it more difficult to migrate in the future, means there may not be a better time than now for moving to Australia.

In recent months the Australian dollar has collapsed, from a high of almost dollar for dollar with the US to 1US : 0.69AUD, and 1 Euro now buying 2 Australian Dollars. The exchange rate is likely to become even more attractive as the Australian Reserve Bank cuts central interest rates to keep the Australian economy moving.

Just like the rest of the world, the Australian economy is weakening and as the rate of unemployment grows the government will be under pressure to cut skilled migrant intakes. The current Rudd government has announced overnight that next year’s intake of skilled migrants will be lower than this year’s. This policy could be introduced by lowering the maximum number of applications per annum, raising the threshold requirements prospective migrants will need to meet, or indeed both.

Nevertheless, the International Monetary Fund reported yesterday that while the rest of the world enters into a recession, Australia may experience 2% growth. Australia’s commodity boom is likely to slow, but there should remain plenty of opportunity in the mining sector and related occupations, and Australia seems to have a shortage of skilled employees in key areas throughout the economy.

If you are interested in migrating to Australia, it is certainly a time to take some action. There is no doubt that opportunities will begin to decrease in the current economic climate and there is no knowing just how bad the situation could get in Europe, the UK and the United States. Australia will also suffer, however with the exchange rate low and dropping, your savings may well go a lot further in Australia, and if you have the right skills your employment prospects may also be a lot rosier.

For a quick assessment of your options to migrate to Australia CLICK HERE or visit our website: www.noborders-group.com, email our friendly staff: migration@noborders-group.com

Looking at Purchasing Property From inside Australia or Overseas

Finding it hard finding the right property for you?
Tired of spending your valuable weekends driving from one dud house to the next?
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Your solution is Morpheus Property.


Morpheus Property is a trusted partner of No Borders Migration Advocates. Martyn and Guy focus on finding and negotiating the best property purchases possible. Their areas of excellence include:

- Finding property
- Negotiating great deals
- Investing in property
- Satisfying customers

They can help you with:

- finance your residential or commecial property
- buy your property at the right price
- negotiate new lease agreements


With a passion for property investment and in helping the client get the best property for their lifestyle Martyn and Guy from Morpheus Property are the men to talk to when you are looking at purchasing property. Both residential or commercial.


Ph: 1300 727 586
Email: enquiries@morpheusproperty.com.au
Fax: +61 7 3102 9154

Website: www.morpheusproperty.com.au
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