Thanks for your help Joppa.
The money we will have to go to the UK is not in our bank yet we are selling my business and my husband is taking all of his Australian Superannuation. I do work full time at the moment and own a small business the one we are selling. my husband is also not working at the moment. We are thinking of putting the money straight into a HSBC account so we can access it in the UK so our bank statements will only show our savings for a couple of weeks before I apply for my visa.
That's fine. Just attach a note explaining the source of funds. Some people borrow money off friends etc to boost the bank balance for visa application, and as soon as it's approved, they return the money. So you need to make it clear it's your money from sale of business - perhaps enclosing receipt etc.
I also have a spent criminal conviction from 13yrs ago (nothing horrible or anything but it cannot be removed from my police clearance. Do you think this will affect my visa process or hold it up.
You have to declare it. I wouldn't have thought so, provided you explain briefly the circusmtances, how you have taken full responsibility and learnt from it and have now moved on (won't happen again).
I forgot to add that I read another post re biometric info. It stated that in the US there are mobile biometrics. I live in South Australia but the only biometric places are in Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Do you know of any mobile ones in Australia or do I have to fly to another state to get it done, also should I get biometric done before applying for my visa?
No, you have to get it done at HC or one of the consulates listed. See
UK Border Agency | Biometric enrolment centres in Australia English. They may do special biometrics for you at a location of your choice, but there is a hefty fee, like thousands of dollars. Only worthwhile if you are part of a large family group applying together.
You make an online appoitment for biometrics as part of your online application, i.e. after you submit it online, you are prompted to book an appointment at one of the centres.