Brisbane
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Re: Brisbane
[QUOTE=Twinny2014;12052758]We had noticed that the general prices of things like groceries, meals out etc., were all higher than the UK.
I used to always think the same but I'm not quite sure nowadays. Not that long ago the GBP was 2:1 to the AUD, and if I cut all the supermarket prices in half and pretended that the figures represented Pounds then suddenly things didn't seem that expensive.
Then again I will do a comparison next week when I'm back in the UK for a short stay as I haven't been resident there for over a decade and a half...
Which sector are you in? It is just Australia that's in particular demand for your services or would the same apply if you were after a move to Singapore for instance?
I used to always think the same but I'm not quite sure nowadays. Not that long ago the GBP was 2:1 to the AUD, and if I cut all the supermarket prices in half and pretended that the figures represented Pounds then suddenly things didn't seem that expensive.
Then again I will do a comparison next week when I'm back in the UK for a short stay as I haven't been resident there for over a decade and a half...
Which sector are you in? It is just Australia that's in particular demand for your services or would the same apply if you were after a move to Singapore for instance?
#32
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Re: Brisbane
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Singapore pay more too I believe. I work in the insurance sector (I am a Chartered Loss Adjuster).
We had noticed that the general prices of things like groceries, meals out etc., were all higher than the UK.
I used to always think the same but I'm not quite sure nowadays. Not that long ago the GBP was 2:1 to the AUD, and if I cut all the supermarket prices in half and pretended that the figures represented Pounds then suddenly things didn't seem that expensive.
Then again I will do a comparison next week when I'm back in the UK for a short stay as I haven't been resident there for over a decade and a half...
Which sector are you in? It is just Australia that's in particular demand for your services or would the same apply if you were after a move to Singapore for instance?
I used to always think the same but I'm not quite sure nowadays. Not that long ago the GBP was 2:1 to the AUD, and if I cut all the supermarket prices in half and pretended that the figures represented Pounds then suddenly things didn't seem that expensive.
Then again I will do a comparison next week when I'm back in the UK for a short stay as I haven't been resident there for over a decade and a half...
Which sector are you in? It is just Australia that's in particular demand for your services or would the same apply if you were after a move to Singapore for instance?
#33
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Re: Brisbane
Super and annual bonus is not included in the 125 000 quoted, but I did include the car allowance I get in there, plus company mobile phone. All in all, from the other posts I've seen since my initial post, the salary seems fairly attractive.
I've now had my 457 visa approved and have signed contracts sent off etc. Just need to book flights now and arrange shipping now!
Thanks for your advice guys, it is much appreciated.
I've now had my 457 visa approved and have signed contracts sent off etc. Just need to book flights now and arrange shipping now!
Thanks for your advice guys, it is much appreciated.
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Re: Brisbane
Super and annual bonus is not included in the 125 000 quoted, but I did include the car allowance I get in there, plus company mobile phone. All in all, from the other posts I've seen since my initial post, the salary seems fairly attractive.
I've now had my 457 visa approved and have signed contracts sent off etc. Just need to book flights now and arrange shipping now!
Thanks for your advice guys, it is much appreciated.
I've now had my 457 visa approved and have signed contracts sent off etc. Just need to book flights now and arrange shipping now!
Thanks for your advice guys, it is much appreciated.
#35
Re: Brisbane
Bear in mind that when you buy a property in QLD - there is stamp duty to pay on top of the purchase price. We bought our house a couple of years ago for $660k and had to pay almost $20k in stamp duty. It's a rort.
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Re: Brisbane
Oh QLD stamp duty now looks a dream
Now mainly in Victoria, stamp duty is crazed, average old shack, needs demolish or renovate, say price 800,000 stamp duty is about 46,000. Yep for those thinking, typo forty six thousand dollars.
Given you could easily pay double that in a decent suburb for a house, its best to know the rates.
For those buying stamp duty calculators are easy to find.
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Re: Brisbane
In fact its the reason why property prices haven't subsided like in other states. People don't move house any more. They can afford to upgrade to a more expensive house, but can't afford the stamp duty. Therefore there is no stock on the market.
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Re: Brisbane
Oh QLD stamp duty now looks a dream
Now mainly in Victoria, stamp duty is crazed, average old shack, needs demolish or renovate, say price 800,000 stamp duty is about 46,000. Yep for those thinking, typo forty six thousand dollars.
Given you could easily pay double that in a decent suburb for a house, its best to know the rates.
For those buying stamp duty calculators are easy to find.
Now mainly in Victoria, stamp duty is crazed, average old shack, needs demolish or renovate, say price 800,000 stamp duty is about 46,000. Yep for those thinking, typo forty six thousand dollars.
Given you could easily pay double that in a decent suburb for a house, its best to know the rates.
For those buying stamp duty calculators are easy to find.
That's a bargain. I'm about to part with about $80k of the stuff in NSW.
In fact its the reason why property prices haven't subsided like in other states. People don't move house any more. They can afford to upgrade to a more expensive house, but can't afford the stamp duty. Therefore there is no stock on the market.
In fact its the reason why property prices haven't subsided like in other states. People don't move house any more. They can afford to upgrade to a more expensive house, but can't afford the stamp duty. Therefore there is no stock on the market.
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Re: Brisbane
Super and annual bonus is not included in the 125 000 quoted, but I did include the car allowance I get in there, plus company mobile phone. All in all, from the other posts I've seen since my initial post, the salary seems fairly attractive.
I've now had my 457 visa approved and have signed contracts sent off etc. Just need to book flights now and arrange shipping now!
Thanks for your advice guys, it is much appreciated.
I've now had my 457 visa approved and have signed contracts sent off etc. Just need to book flights now and arrange shipping now!
Thanks for your advice guys, it is much appreciated.