Why??
Jan 13th 2007 | 2:35 am
#106
careful what you wish 4
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Re: Why??
three bed semi in metroland uk - aud $1,000,000
and in aus ???
some chance is better than no chance... imho
and in aus ???
some chance is better than no chance... imho
Jan 13th 2007 | 2:36 am
#107
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From: Gold Coast
Re: Why??
Hi there, we are going blind, well that is if the house goes through in time:scared:
My husband and I talked about moving to Oz about 15 years ago, but just never got round to doing anything about it. Typical teenagers, always had something better to spend our money on. We finally decided the time was right when my parents moved abroad nearly two years ago (Turkey) and after visiting them, finally started the visa process in November 2005 receiving our visas in August 2006. I think that the final decision was before our son got too old and at a crutial stage with school (he is 8 now).
My husband and I talked about moving to Oz about 15 years ago, but just never got round to doing anything about it. Typical teenagers, always had something better to spend our money on. We finally decided the time was right when my parents moved abroad nearly two years ago (Turkey) and after visiting them, finally started the visa process in November 2005 receiving our visas in August 2006. I think that the final decision was before our son got too old and at a crutial stage with school (he is 8 now).
Jan 13th 2007 | 7:28 am
#108
Oxford - SEQ August 07
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From: Little Mountain, QLD.
Re: Why??
It sounds a little unwise to me to compare the construction materials of a cold country and a hot one. When we had the hot-snap in 2006, my well-insulated house was keeping the heat in so well that it was suffocating!
Jan 13th 2007 | 7:35 am
#109
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Re: Why??
But you don't want a double-brick/glazed house in Oz? You're trying to let the heat out, right?
It sounds a little unwise to me to compare the construction materials of a cold country and a hot one. When we had the hot-snap in 2006, my well-insulated house was keeping the heat in so well that it was suffocating!
It sounds a little unwise to me to compare the construction materials of a cold country and a hot one. When we had the hot-snap in 2006, my well-insulated house was keeping the heat in so well that it was suffocating!
Actually the best way to keep the house cool here is keep everything closed, windows, blinds and keep the sun out in the first place.
You will find that those construction standards come into play in the Winter months here.. while it may not get as cold as the UK, it DOES get cold, particularly at night.. the average Oz house then has all the insulation qualities of a sieve. My aircon has been used more to keep the house warm than it has been to keep it cool.
Jan 13th 2007 | 7:44 am
#111
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From: Sparta NJ
Re: Why??
But you don't want a double-brick/glazed house in Oz? You're trying to let the heat out, right?
It sounds a little unwise to me to compare the construction materials of a cold country and a hot one. When we had the hot-snap in 2006, my well-insulated house was keeping the heat in so well that it was suffocating!
It sounds a little unwise to me to compare the construction materials of a cold country and a hot one. When we had the hot-snap in 2006, my well-insulated house was keeping the heat in so well that it was suffocating!
Jan 13th 2007 | 7:48 am
#112
Melbourne Australia
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Re: Why??
Actually the best way to keep the house cool here is keep everything closed, windows, blinds and keep the sun out in the first place.
You will find that those construction standards come into play in the Winter months here.. while it may not get as cold as the UK, it DOES get cold, particularly at night.. the average Oz house then has all the insulation qualities of a sieve. My aircon has been used more to keep the house warm than it has been to keep it cool.
You will find that those construction standards come into play in the Winter months here.. while it may not get as cold as the UK, it DOES get cold, particularly at night.. the average Oz house then has all the insulation qualities of a sieve. My aircon has been used more to keep the house warm than it has been to keep it cool.
On really hot days (over 35) the house is still cool and refreshing. After 4 days it is harder to keep the heat out but with ceiling fans and AC in the lounge/Diner/Kitchen this is not a problem - we sleep well
My favourite are the large verandahs they have here. Quite fancy sitting there at the front drinking my rum clicking away on the laptop watching the young ladies running past
However if we were in a weatherboard??????
Jan 13th 2007 | 7:49 am
#113
Oxford - SEQ August 07
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From: Little Mountain, QLD.
Re: Why??
I know what you mean though but i'm looking forward to trying to cool down, rather than trying to heat up (to veer a bit towards the OP
).Nothing could be as bad as Singapore, surely? When i was there, you needed a change of clothing about 5 mins after walking out the hotel!
Jan 13th 2007 | 7:56 am
#114
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Re: Why??
Well, i enjoyed it in the day, and was quite chuffed that i did (used it to justify earmarking QLD as a destination)!
I know what you mean though but i'm looking forward to trying to cool down, rather than trying to heat up (to veer a bit towards the OP ).
Nothing could be as bad as Singapore, surely? When i was there, you needed a change of clothing about 5 mins after walking out the hotel!
I know what you mean though but i'm looking forward to trying to cool down, rather than trying to heat up (to veer a bit towards the OP
).Nothing could be as bad as Singapore, surely? When i was there, you needed a change of clothing about 5 mins after walking out the hotel!
Jan 13th 2007 | 8:14 am
#115
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From: In the tree across the road, watching you with binoculars.
Re: Why??
Noel Edmonds is back on telly. 
Jan 13th 2007 | 8:23 am
#116
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From: Northamptonshire
Re: Why??
False. Average working week in the UK: 43.6 hours (source). Average working week in Australia: 40.7 hours (source is attached to this post; see row 35, column "N"). I work 47 hours a week here in the UK.
False. Average holiday allowance in the UK: 4 weeks. Average holiday allowance in Australia: 4 weeks. (I actually received 5 weeks back home; I get 4 weeks here in the UK).
That's without mentioning long service leave, which is unique to Australia (see also here). For those unfamiliar with it, long service leave entitles you to a one-off holiday endowment of 2 months' paid leave after 10 years' service.
Additionally, Aussies receive 17.5% leave loading, unlike our Pommy counterparts.
False.
Under the Federal Governments industrial relations legislation (WorkChoices) eligible employees are entitled to:
* ten days of paid personal/carer’s leave per year (including sick leave and carer’s leave);
* two days of unpaid carer’s leave per occasion; and
* two days of paid compassionate leave per occasion.
Source.
True.
On average? False.
The average annual salary in the UK before tax is £20,919 = $52,217 (Source).
Australia's average wage of $53,860 = £21,583. With overtime and bonuses included, this rises to $56,350 = £22,581. (Source).
However, I do believe that high level professional jobs pay more in the UK. It's swings and roundabouts.
Translation: your dog will be excluded from certain local and national parks. (Big deal!)
False. Average holiday allowance in the UK: 4 weeks. Average holiday allowance in Australia: 4 weeks. (I actually received 5 weeks back home; I get 4 weeks here in the UK).
That's without mentioning long service leave, which is unique to Australia (see also here). For those unfamiliar with it, long service leave entitles you to a one-off holiday endowment of 2 months' paid leave after 10 years' service.
Additionally, Aussies receive 17.5% leave loading, unlike our Pommy counterparts.
False.
Under the Federal Governments industrial relations legislation (WorkChoices) eligible employees are entitled to:
* ten days of paid personal/carer’s leave per year (including sick leave and carer’s leave);
* two days of unpaid carer’s leave per occasion; and
* two days of paid compassionate leave per occasion.
True.
On average? False.
The average annual salary in the UK before tax is £20,919 = $52,217 (Source).
Australia's average wage of $53,860 = £21,583. With overtime and bonuses included, this rises to $56,350 = £22,581. (Source).
However, I do believe that high level professional jobs pay more in the UK. It's swings and roundabouts.
Translation: your dog will be excluded from certain local and national parks. (Big deal!)
I LOVE IT WHEN YOU SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT VASH
This may have been asked before but I do wonder why you live here and not there (Oz)?
Jan 13th 2007 | 8:24 am
#117
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Re: Why??
Just to show how it can be seen in a different light..
Better weather
Depends if you enjoy being incinerated in the summer and dripping in sweat constantly if you end up in one of the States blessed with high humidity.
Better food
Where? Cheaper to eat out for sure, but food choice at the supermarkets is poor.
Calmer attitude.
Translates to the "she'll be right" attitude.
Nicer people
On the whole I like Australians, but its a subjective.
Quieter roads
Sadly populated with largest collection of utter knob head drivers and Hoons you will ever find.
More outdoor for our midget
Mind that sun. Its a killer. Literarily
Healthier lifestyle
Depends how you lived in the UK.. The Aussies are just as fat as the Brits !
More access to culture
WTF? Where did you live before, Rockall?
None of our families here
Many of you will find that that one liner will be the absolute WORST thing about Australia. Don't underestimate the effects of having no family and friends here.
Better living costs
Debateable. Some things are cheaper, others more expensive.
Cheaper houses
Can't argue with the fact you get more for your money here. Keep an eye on those construction standards though.
Better crowds at sports
Depends on the sports
Still get Irn Bru
and you are bloody welcome to it. !
Cheaper petrol and food and virtually everything
Agreed on the petrol but you do have to travel much much further to anywhere so it tends to even out. Cheaper food is just not true.
Better music
Obviously down to personal taste. There does seem to be a lot of ZZ Top and Bachman Turner Overdrive on the radio...
Better weather
Depends if you enjoy being incinerated in the summer and dripping in sweat constantly if you end up in one of the States blessed with high humidity.
Better food
Where? Cheaper to eat out for sure, but food choice at the supermarkets is poor.
Calmer attitude.
Translates to the "she'll be right" attitude.
Nicer people
On the whole I like Australians, but its a subjective.
Quieter roads
Sadly populated with largest collection of utter knob head drivers and Hoons you will ever find.
More outdoor for our midget
Mind that sun. Its a killer. Literarily
Healthier lifestyle
Depends how you lived in the UK.. The Aussies are just as fat as the Brits !
More access to culture
WTF? Where did you live before, Rockall?
None of our families here
Many of you will find that that one liner will be the absolute WORST thing about Australia. Don't underestimate the effects of having no family and friends here.
Better living costs
Debateable. Some things are cheaper, others more expensive.
Cheaper houses
Can't argue with the fact you get more for your money here. Keep an eye on those construction standards though.
Better crowds at sports
Depends on the sports
Still get Irn Bru
and you are bloody welcome to it. !
Cheaper petrol and food and virtually everything
Agreed on the petrol but you do have to travel much much further to anywhere so it tends to even out. Cheaper food is just not true.
Better music
Obviously down to personal taste. There does seem to be a lot of ZZ Top and Bachman Turner Overdrive on the radio...
however i must take you to task.
are you dissing irn bru ? not on
Jan 13th 2007 | 9:02 am
#120
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Re: Why??
sunshine.
fresh canvas. fancy a change.
i like australians.
people i know have moved there and love it.
like the wine.
on the whole, financially swings and roundabouts, but quality of life will be better, not neccesarily because it is, but because after moving to the other side of the world i will make sure it is. if i can't, i shall whinge endlessly on this forum till i can get back to scotland!
good luck to everyone making the move, and even more good luck to those who are unhappy, for what ever reason. i hope you can get what you are looking for and i'm sorry if oz didn't work out for you
can only hope it does for us.
