The long standing history and rivalry between the United Kingdom and Australia has been overshadowed by the increasing number of British expats moving to Australia. There are many reasons why Australia is the one of the main choices British expats choose to move to. As a result, there has been an increasing number of British in Australia in the past few years and projected to further increase in the current decade.

One reason that British in Australia have chosen to stay and live in the country is the very favorable weather. Aside from actually being in Australia, many are enticed by stories of Christmas parties on Bondi Beach and other outdoor celebrations which arent the norm in the UK. What is not reported though by many British in Australia that the weather in the country is wide and varied, very much like the landscape of the country Down Under.

Another good aspect of life in the country that British in Australia send home as news is the prospect of employment in the country. There are many opportunities available in many industries scattered all around the urban cities such as Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and the capital city Canberra. The country overall is experiencing significant growth despite the current world recession. As this good news spreads, more and more skilled individuals not only from the UK but from other countries as well choose to ride the crest of development in Australia.

For those who have gone ahead, many British in Australia send home postcards filled with good news on the overall daily life in Australia. These include a cost of living in the country which is well within reach as incomes and employment opportunities remain at par with one another. This makes the local economies of the urban areas very near the overall Australian economy, which is a far cry from the UK experience. Another good part of Australian life is the cost of property in the country. Since the country has a wide landscape, there are many options as to residences and with it differing costs. Do remember that urban areas are much pricier compared to the rural properties in the country.

Overall, Australia is one of the best countries when it comes to the standard of living. This is due to the continued growth and development of the countrys economy and with it, the incomes of the individuals in the country. The downside though is that as the economy grows, living expenses also rise and it is acknowledged that many of the cities in Australia have become the most expensive in the world.

As has been seen, many British in Australia have contributed to the growth of the country and have chosen to stay in the country because of the natural treasures the country has. As the trend continues, the projection in Australia Forum is As a consequence we have seen the creation of major employment markets in and around Australias major cities which has turned into something of a self-fulfilling prophecy, attracting more and more interest and more and more skilled workers.