Hi Wis,
I hired a consultant and i applied last year also but due to CAP reached i got my packet back.
And i really wants to immigrate, so i don't want to take any chance or risk this time, so wants to suggest and recommend you some below points:
1)My spouse will also not accompany me "BUT I PAID FEES of $1100" ($ 550 for me + $ 550 for spouse). --- So, I RECOMMEND you to pay full fees for YOU + Spouse + Children (if any).
2)I am showing Full POF in the form of FD (6lk )+ Bank certificate (2.5 lk) = $ 14,720 (for family of two) - means liquid money, i am not sure about property as POF but you can show it as ASSET not as POF. --- I RECOMMEND you to Show POF in form of CASH you have in account OR FIXED DEPOSIT if any, as it is mentioned in check list also.
POF should be in form of: Bank Statement, Bank certificate, Fixed Deposit...
3)I Sent my application without my wife's ielts point as her result awaited.But i was able to score 67 without it.
But if your spouse having Scores CLB Level 4 in ielts then you will awarded 5 points if you send her IELTS report but you need to pay her fees and need to show POF for herself as well.
So, Dear Friend request you and recommend you to don't take any chance or risk and please PAY full fees and show POF for all applicant whether they are accompanying you or not.