AUGUST 2007 Applicants
Jun 26th 2008, 11:51 pm
#7906
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
Melbourne;
I was ready from the word go - I have a little problem, called "need to organise everything" I got my better half to empty his stuff out four weeks ago, we cleared the whole house already, I got some good deals for storage boxes, organised somebody to pick the boxes up - we are going to fly them over (half the price of shipping!) since we don't have a house and I rather buy every new over there... I am currently trying to get the money organised for our house - looked at rental accomodation - circled the possible areas etc.
BUT I am not really sure what the best way is to transfer the money over - I know there is HiFX but I haven't really looked into that...
I was ready from the word go - I have a little problem, called "need to organise everything" I got my better half to empty his stuff out four weeks ago, we cleared the whole house already, I got some good deals for storage boxes, organised somebody to pick the boxes up - we are going to fly them over (half the price of shipping!) since we don't have a house and I rather buy every new over there... I am currently trying to get the money organised for our house - looked at rental accomodation - circled the possible areas etc.
BUT I am not really sure what the best way is to transfer the money over - I know there is HiFX but I haven't really looked into that...
I've looked into the transfer thing and this is what I've found. The banks charge a fee. Ozforex does NOT if the amount is over a certain threshold. You just provide them the account numbers on either end and the money is converted and transferred. HTH
Jun 27th 2008, 12:14 am
#7907
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
Hey Tiger - you going to USofA to Oz ?? You American ?
Jun 27th 2008, 12:22 am
#7908
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
What you need to do is calculate how much money in Australian dollars you get for your pounds after all fees.
Those that dont charge fees use bad exchange rates.
So look at several options.
Multiply your pounds by the exchange rate they offer, and subtract the fees.
Jun 27th 2008, 1:03 am
#7910
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
wow! congratulations
Fantastic news - well done!!! I am glad that they are still giving them out!!!!
Well I obioulsy didn't do much work yesterday really .... I just couldn't stop smiling!!
I've booked our flights for the 28th of July, opened our bank accounts, told our Landlord that we are leaving and pretty much call every single person to tell them that we are finally leaving!!! I still really can understand that we are able to go over there and actually stay.... mad!!
Well I obioulsy didn't do much work yesterday really .... I just couldn't stop smiling!!
I've booked our flights for the 28th of July, opened our bank accounts, told our Landlord that we are leaving and pretty much call every single person to tell them that we are finally leaving!!! I still really can understand that we are able to go over there and actually stay.... mad!!
Jun 27th 2008, 1:04 am
#7911
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
ALL transfers cost you money. No-one does it for free.
What you need to do is calculate how much money in Australian dollars you get for your pounds after all fees.
Those that dont charge fees use bad exchange rates.
So look at several options.
Multiply your pounds by the exchange rate they offer, and subtract the fees.
What you need to do is calculate how much money in Australian dollars you get for your pounds after all fees.
Those that dont charge fees use bad exchange rates.
So look at several options.
Multiply your pounds by the exchange rate they offer, and subtract the fees.
Jun 27th 2008, 1:13 am
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
Where in the US are you and where are you going in Australia ? What prompted your decision ? My sisters both live in Melbourne and my Mum is also applying for a visa - we're just hoping for a better, less stressful, quality of life.
We have a good income here - but I spend a lot of time at work - we're hoping to change that !!
We have a good income here - but I spend a lot of time at work - we're hoping to change that !!
Jun 27th 2008, 1:31 am
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Jun 27th 2008, 2:33 am
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
Wasn't expecting any news from anybody else until after July 1st, but wow!
CONGRATULATIONS TO HOWMUCHLONGER AND DEBBIEDOOS
Brilliant, so pleased for you both
Love Vic X
CONGRATULATIONS TO HOWMUCHLONGER AND DEBBIEDOOS
Brilliant, so pleased for you both
Love Vic X
Jun 27th 2008, 3:31 am
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
CONGRATULATION HOWMUCHLONGER AND DEBBIEDOOS ON YOUR VISAS
Jun 27th 2008, 5:16 am
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
Where in the US are you and where are you going in Australia ? What prompted your decision ? My sisters both live in Melbourne and my Mum is also applying for a visa - we're just hoping for a better, less stressful, quality of life.
We have a good income here - but I spend a lot of time at work - we're hoping to change that !!
We have a good income here - but I spend a lot of time at work - we're hoping to change that !!
OH grew up in California and loves the Pacific Ocean (we've been to the Atlantic - very different feel to it) - and we want somewhere warm - tired of winters
We chose Brisbane as a destination. We think the lifestyle will be better for all of us (we have 4 children) and I think Australia offers great opportunity for my children over the long term.
Jun 27th 2008, 5:22 am
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
Pretty much the same reason for us - although I'd have to be honest and say that it's hard to take our dd away from her paternal grandparents - they'd be very unlikely to travel to Oz and the only times she'll see them is when we come back - which realistically is only going to be every two or three years.
However, decision is made and we're going to give it our best shot and hope it all works out for us.
However, decision is made and we're going to give it our best shot and hope it all works out for us.
Jun 27th 2008, 5:30 am
#7918
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
this is great news,,, more visa tickets.
i,m sure i talk for all of us still waiting, but the more get visa,s the harder the wait.
on the outside i look calm but the reality is very different, feel like theres a massive gap that is getting harder and harder to fill.
please give the rest of us from august our visa,s or at least tell us NO
:curse::curse::curse::curse::curse:
again congrats to those who got their tickets
i,m sure i talk for all of us still waiting, but the more get visa,s the harder the wait.
on the outside i look calm but the reality is very different, feel like theres a massive gap that is getting harder and harder to fill.
please give the rest of us from august our visa,s or at least tell us NO
:curse::curse::curse::curse::curse:
again congrats to those who got their tickets
Jun 27th 2008, 5:37 am
#7920
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
Pretty much the same reason for us - although I'd have to be honest and say that it's hard to take our dd away from her paternal grandparents - they'd be very unlikely to travel to Oz and the only times she'll see them is when we come back - which realistically is only going to be every two or three years.
However, decision is made and we're going to give it our best shot and hope it all works out for us.
However, decision is made and we're going to give it our best shot and hope it all works out for us.
Are you ready to fly as soon as you receive your visa next week?
I'd be having a tough time sleeping at this point if I were in your shoes.
