How Do I Work Out Wages / Income ?
Jan 6th 2008, 7:14 pm
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How Do I Work Out Wages / Income ?
Hi All, Happy New Year 
!!
Just a quick question I hope somebody can help me with.
I have been looking at houses to rent and to buy on the Sunshine Coast but am finding it difficult to work out how much we can afford.
My hubby is a metal fabricator / welder by trade and I am a buyer for a construction company, here in the UK.
Our combined wages in the UK are £35,000 (not great
!) but looking for jobs in Oz in his trade, are coming up about £25,000 - £30,000, which is alot more than here in the UK.
Was anybody on here around that wage in the UK ? and would you be able to give me some idea of what we could borrow mortgage wise
?? Sorry to be nosey, but this would help a great deal. At least we will know what areas to look at.
I know it all depends on wages etc etc, but any help would be great
Thank You
Donna.
x
!!Just a quick question I hope somebody can help me with.
I have been looking at houses to rent and to buy on the Sunshine Coast but am finding it difficult to work out how much we can afford.
My hubby is a metal fabricator / welder by trade and I am a buyer for a construction company, here in the UK.
Our combined wages in the UK are £35,000 (not great
!) but looking for jobs in Oz in his trade, are coming up about £25,000 - £30,000, which is alot more than here in the UK.Was anybody on here around that wage in the UK ? and would you be able to give me some idea of what we could borrow mortgage wise
?? Sorry to be nosey, but this would help a great deal. At least we will know what areas to look at. I know it all depends on wages etc etc, but any help would be great
Thank You
Donna.
x
Jan 6th 2008, 7:32 pm
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Re: How Do I Work Out Wages / Income ?
Hi All, Happy New Year !!
Just a quick question I hope somebody can help me with.
I have been looking at houses to rent and to buy on the Sunshine Coast but am finding it difficult to work out how much we can afford.
My hubby is a metal fabricator / welder by trade and I am a buyer for a construction company, here in the UK.
Our combined wages in the UK are £35,000 (not great !) but looking for jobs in Oz in his trade, are coming up about £25,000 - £30,000, which is alot more than here in the UK.
Was anybody on here around that wage in the UK ? and would you be able to give me some idea of what we could borrow mortgage wise ?? Sorry to be nosey, but this would help a great deal. At least we will know what areas to look at.
I know it all depends on wages etc etc, but any help would be great
Thank You
Donna.
x
!!Just a quick question I hope somebody can help me with.
I have been looking at houses to rent and to buy on the Sunshine Coast but am finding it difficult to work out how much we can afford.
My hubby is a metal fabricator / welder by trade and I am a buyer for a construction company, here in the UK.
Our combined wages in the UK are £35,000 (not great
!) but looking for jobs in Oz in his trade, are coming up about £25,000 - £30,000, which is alot more than here in the UK.Was anybody on here around that wage in the UK ? and would you be able to give me some idea of what we could borrow mortgage wise
?? Sorry to be nosey, but this would help a great deal. At least we will know what areas to look at. I know it all depends on wages etc etc, but any help would be great
Thank You
Donna.
x
You need to start thinking in dollars rather than comparison back to £ because income needs to be assessed against tax and outgoings too truly evaluate a move decision.
Good luck
Jan 6th 2008, 7:39 pm
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Re: How Do I Work Out Wages / Income ?
Look at www.ato.gov.au this is the govt tax website and will show you the tax rates for individuals. You do not mention about children but if you do have them check out www.centrelink.com.au as this is the social welfare equivalent and there are certain child benefits paid out - listed as a Type A and Type B.
You need to start thinking in dollars rather than comparison back to £ because income needs to be assessed against tax and outgoings too truly evaluate a move decision.
Good luck
You need to start thinking in dollars rather than comparison back to £ because income needs to be assessed against tax and outgoings too truly evaluate a move decision.
Good luck
Thanks for the reply, I will check out the website.
Oh by the way, no kiddies yet !!
Thanks
Donna.
Jan 6th 2008, 8:21 pm
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Re: How Do I Work Out Wages / Income ?
Hi All, Happy New Year !!
Just a quick question I hope somebody can help me with.
I have been looking at houses to rent and to buy on the Sunshine Coast but am finding it difficult to work out how much we can afford.
My hubby is a metal fabricator / welder by trade and I am a buyer for a construction company, here in the UK.
Our combined wages in the UK are £35,000 (not great !) but looking for jobs in Oz in his trade, are coming up about £25,000 - £30,000, which is alot more than here in the UK.
Was anybody on here around that wage in the UK ? and would you be able to give me some idea of what we could borrow mortgage wise ?? Sorry to be nosey, but this would help a great deal. At least we will know what areas to look at.
I know it all depends on wages etc etc, but any help would be great
Thank You
Donna.
x
!!Just a quick question I hope somebody can help me with.
I have been looking at houses to rent and to buy on the Sunshine Coast but am finding it difficult to work out how much we can afford.
My hubby is a metal fabricator / welder by trade and I am a buyer for a construction company, here in the UK.
Our combined wages in the UK are £35,000 (not great
!) but looking for jobs in Oz in his trade, are coming up about £25,000 - £30,000, which is alot more than here in the UK.Was anybody on here around that wage in the UK ? and would you be able to give me some idea of what we could borrow mortgage wise
?? Sorry to be nosey, but this would help a great deal. At least we will know what areas to look at. I know it all depends on wages etc etc, but any help would be great
Thank You
Donna.
x
Check out this link
http://content.mycareer.com.au/salary-centre/
