merlotsmum

Lived in Oz up to a few years ago, planned return in next 18 months, has anyone has any difficulties in getting utility accounts (elec) and phone's back on?

We were the perfect customers over in Oz, paid on time and have old bills to back up.

Thanks in advance

wmoore

As a new customer, I had no probs with phone, had to pay $80 bond with leccy. Apparently I'll get that knocked off a bill after 12 months of good behaviour

merlotsmum

That means you will have to be a good boy then?

Many thanks
MMum

wmoore

I always am

Wendy

We believe you (not!)

Stitch

Did you have to sign up for 12 months? We're planning on holiday accomodation for about 1 month then 6 months rental then hopefully buying after that. Would presume they'll be ok with that.

Cheers

Ginny

Wendy

Same as us.

Wendy

Stitch

When and where are you going?

Cheers

Ginny

Wendy

As soon as possible to Adelaide. Hopefully around March (if they ever send the Visa)

MrsDagboy

The only thing you are likely to be on a contract for is if you have broadband with the biggies like Telstra or Optus or a phone plan with them & even if you do have a contract with them you can move it to the next address, you just pay a moving fee. Just make sure that whatever house you move to you can get the service you already have. Or just choose the non-contract option if you really dont want to be tied in, its just usually more expensive.

Everything else like gas & electricity is pay as you go.

Merlot, I cant imagine why you would have any problems getting services.

Stitch

Cheers for that info. I didn't really think about asking if they cover areas but after reading ADL's post about being told he could and then finding out he couldn't I think I'll do a wee bit more searching.

Cheers

Ginny

merlotsmum

Thx Mrs DB and all who have responded

We did not think we would but then again we didn't think we would have to jump through burning hoops to get back on the radar when we returned to the UK but weren't we in for a shock, what a pain in the bum getting set up here with no credit history for a number of years

MrsDagboy

Ginny, I think you will find that most of ADL's problem is that he is on an acreage estate, if you live in a normal house in a normal suburb, I dont think you will have a problem. You cant do much else than check the existing phone number on whirlpool.

Merlot, dont think it's anything like the same as the UK, don't worry, if it was any sort of problem for new arrivals, you would have heard about it on here (& then heard some more & some more ) .

Stitch

Cheers MrsD. We're very unlikely to have an acreage estate (unless the our numbers come up!) so that shouldn't be a problem.

Cheers

Ginny

merlotsmum

You need to set up a gossip column in the Barbie section