British Expats - Search Results
British Expats

Go Back  British Expats > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
 
Page 1 of 17
1
2
3
4
5
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: spuds
Showing results 1 to 25 of 423
Search took 1.84 seconds.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 9th 2008, 12:08 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,330
Posted By spuds

Re: Home! Erm... where did the last 5 months go?

<Ahem> some of those are in Wales...!;)
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 9th 2008, 11:59 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,270
Posted By spuds

Re: Is this the Mother of all downturns?

We still own our property in Australia and have rented it out. This (almost) pays the mortgage on it and occupancy rates are still very good in Melbourne so hopefully this will continue for a while....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 9th 2008, 11:44 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,591
Posted By spuds

Re: what if !!!

I'd definitely do it all again even though parts of it were deeply unpleasant! In my experience, you only regret the things you don't do.

I would never feel as settled here or have the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 9th 2008, 11:33 am
Replies: 28
Views: 2,330
Posted By spuds

Re: Home! Erm... where did the last 5 months go?

Thought I'd add some visual impact...!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 7th 2008, 7:44 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 546
Posted By spuds

Re: Renting out Australian property whilst living in the UK

We are doing this and as far as I'm aware if the mortgage repayments are more than the rental income i.e. you are not making any money then you are not liable for tax at all.

Bear in mind that in...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 7th 2008, 2:35 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,330
Posted By spuds

Home! Erm... where did the last 5 months go?

Hello All,

You may remember me from my depressed and desperate blatherings back at the beginning of the year (and before!) while I pined to return to the UK. You may even remember my excitement as...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 16th 2008, 3:31 am
Replies: 83
Views: 8,138
Posted By spuds

Re: 1 Week Today & Prawn Sandwiches

Lucky bugger - this is going to be the longest month of my life!!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 16th 2008, 2:42 am
Replies: 12
Views: 820
Posted By spuds

Re: Getting Car Insurance.

We got car insurance over the net yesterday! We bought a car a few weeks back (found it on autotrader and got my dad to go and get it.)

Had a look at confused.com which I wouldn't wholeheartedly...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Apr 16th 2008, 2:07 am
Replies: 83
Views: 8,138
Posted By spuds

Re: 1 Week Today & Prawn Sandwiches

Oooh, can I join in? Apologies to all those still waiting it out but I have read these sorts of posts previously and have waited SOOOOOOOOO long to add my own "I'm going home!" :thumbsup:

4 weeks...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 15th 2008, 5:38 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,449
Posted By spuds

Re: Shipping costs from Oz to UK

By the way, we have just managed to save a bit more cash by sending the airfreight with someone else.

K&W had quoted around $600 for 40kgs with Fedex ($15/kg)and I couldn't do much better until I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 15th 2008, 5:30 am
Replies: 86
Views: 8,423
Posted By spuds

Re: back in UK 1 week - not having a great time!

Aw, there's nothing at all wrong with you mate and as much as I would have loved you to hit the ground and ADORE being back, it's not hugely surprising that you are having some trouble adjusting....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 9th 2008, 5:13 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,449
Posted By spuds

Re: Shipping costs from Oz to UK

Good luck Tanya. I think ballpark is aroung $8k for a 20ft and $11/12k for a 40 ft. Prices depend on how much work (if any!) you want to do yourself etc.

I hope you can manage to move. We're...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 9th 2008, 4:38 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,449
Posted By spuds

Re: Shipping costs from Oz to UK

We looked at taking the car too - they were fine with that for a 40ft container. We decided against it in the end so I am not sure it it bumps the price up. They didn't say so.

Still trying to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 9th 2008, 4:22 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,449
Posted By spuds

Re: Shipping costs from Oz to UK

Hiya,

That's with King & Wilson. My quote is from Melbourne but surely a 20ft container from Brisbane to UK should be cheaper than my quote???
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 9th 2008, 4:06 am
Replies: 6
Views: 751
Posted By spuds

Re: dog shippers

Hey Island Girl, I am in Melbourne. X
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 9th 2008, 3:57 am
Replies: 13
Views: 2,449
Posted By spuds

Re: Shipping costs from Oz to UK

Wow, that seems like a lot! I have a quote for $11k for a 40 FOOT CONTAINER, plus 3 boxes of airfreight and a cleaner to come in afterwards!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 8th 2008, 5:13 am
Replies: 6
Views: 751
Posted By spuds

Re: dog shippers

Hi Island girl,

I also had this problem when I was looking at quotes. I had a quote from a company who seemed lovely but I had never heard of them and they didn't have any official...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 8th 2008, 12:00 am
Replies: 39
Views: 3,801
Posted By spuds

Re: Any hints from people recently moved back to UK from Oz??

OK, now I am worried! I had read about the 6 months up front thing before but it's just hit me how impossible that's going to be on arrival!:eek:

We are keeping our house in Oz so we'll be...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 7th 2008, 11:41 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 8,423
Posted By spuds

Re: back in UK 1 week - not having a great time!

E? Is that you? Oh My God!

I've been thinking about you loads lately and wondering how the trip back went. You poor thing, I'm sorry it's been so tough. Poor little man, I hope he's feeling a lot...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 31st 2008, 5:42 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,260
Posted By spuds

Re: Shipping goods back to UK - what is checked?

Oh, by the way - I as also told that that any furniture bought in Australia will have been treated to a certain standard so they are not concerned with your furniture if it is from Oz.

Though...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 31st 2008, 5:40 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,260
Posted By spuds

Re: Shipping goods back to UK - what is checked?

OK, now I am confused! :huh:

Had quotes from King & Wilson and OSS and both have very different stories on the amount of alcohol you can take back in.

K&W told me categorically ( and have...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 27th 2008, 4:51 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,260
Posted By spuds

Re: Shipping goods back to UK - what is checked?

Bugger all apparently. Talked to a few shipping companies now and there's next to nothing that you can't take - areosols, poisons and gas bottles that haven't been purged essentially - everything...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 27th 2008, 4:45 am
Replies: 36
Views: 5,895
Posted By spuds

Re: Everything British piccies

Stoppit with all your Tesco and Asda pics - I can't take it any more!

Got home last night in lashing down rain after a long day at work and looking forward to cooking a lovely dinner only to find...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 12th 2008, 3:47 am
Replies: 69
Views: 4,259
Posted By spuds

Re: Is OZ catching up with UK?

The English Language laws have been really tightened up actually and you need to demonstrate a competent level of English, this generally applies to all visa types - even sponsored - it's now one of...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 6th 2008, 3:02 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,015
Posted By spuds

Re: A Huge Apology

Fair enough. That took some guts - apology accepted ;)
Showing results 1 to 25 of 423
 
Page 1 of 17
1
2
3
4
5
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.