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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 23rd 2018, 10:18 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 666
Posted By hwilson

Contributary Parent Visa Bond

Hi,
i wonder if anyone can advise on this. We were granted a Contributary Parent Visa In 2010, and moved out to Australia later that year. Our total payment was arount $82k, which included $14k as a...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 12th 2013, 10:43 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 836
Posted By hwilson

Re: Self Managed Superfund

Thanks everyone. Some great ideas here.
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 11th 2013, 11:05 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 836
Posted By hwilson

Self Managed Superfund

I moved from the uk 2 years ago, moved my pension fund to a QROPS certified Super fund using a reputable Australian Financial Advisor. I later opened a second super fund for my Australian employment...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 23rd 2012, 10:44 am
Replies: 4
Views: 884
Posted By hwilson

Is a visa required to return to Australia

My wife is about to go back to the UK for a 3 week holiday. I don't think she needs a visa to return to Australia, but two separate people have indicated that she does, so I thought it worth while...
Forum: Australia
Jun 14th 2011, 10:52 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 978
Posted By hwilson

Radio stations in Australia

Australia has a lot going for it, but its radio stations are not the best, with the same tracks being played over and over again.
I have taken to tuning in to UK stations live using my iPhone, and...
Forum: Australia
Oct 27th 2010, 6:39 am
Replies: 1
Views: 644
Posted By hwilson

Advance shipping

We will be emigrating to Australia in December. We are flying Emirates, and though their luggage allowance at 30Kg is more generous than most other airlines, they do not offer any increase for...
Forum: Australia
Oct 4th 2010, 6:58 pm
Replies: 2,577
Views: 391,307
Posted By hwilson

Re: 1.93's A$ to the Pound!!!

Not only are we getting a terrible exchange rate, but we are forced to take chances when we transfer:

http://uk.travel.yahoo.com/p-promo-3359938

Not sure what you can do to hedge against it...
Forum: Australia
Sep 21st 2010, 9:06 pm
Replies: 2,577
Views: 391,307
Posted By hwilson

Re: 1.93's A$ to the Pound!!!

I suspect the GBP will soon start looking attractive to potential buyers, and spark a rise, to hopefully, the mid 1.70's at least.
Forum: Australia
Aug 25th 2010, 10:52 am
Replies: 6
Views: 4,530
Posted By hwilson

Extra baggage allowance

We will be emigrating to Sydney in December. I have been told that it is possible to get extra baggage allowance if you are emigrating. does anyone know how this is done, since it isn't obvious from...
Forum: Australia
Jul 29th 2010, 10:22 am
Replies: 48
Views: 10,115
Posted By hwilson

Re: A couple of (legal) ways to gain some extra money when emigrating

Does anyone know if there is a VAT refund desk at all airports, e.g. Glasgow?
Forum: The Barbie
Jul 11th 2010, 3:21 am
Replies: 2
Views: 677
Posted By hwilson

Golf in the Sydney area

I'm quite a keen, though not very good golfer. I'm a member of a golf club in the UK, and eventually intend to join a club in the Sydney area,

Initially I will be staying in rented accommodation,...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 30th 2010, 3:39 am
Replies: 1,986
Views: 210,526
Posted By hwilson

Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.

What great news! Enjoy the moment. It's fantastic to be able to start making real plans.
Hugh
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 19th 2010, 4:48 am
Replies: 1,986
Views: 210,526
Posted By hwilson

Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.

Coming down from cloud nine, we need now to send our passports to Australia House to have the Visas inserted. Going through the information they sent me, it isn't clear exactly what I need to send to...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 18th 2010, 7:28 pm
Replies: 1,986
Views: 210,526
Posted By hwilson

Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.

It's finally happened:

[SIZE="5"]:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:We have our Visas!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:::thumbsup::

Could we have our Red Star please,...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 17th 2010, 7:57 am
Replies: 1,986
Views: 210,526
Posted By hwilson

Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.

Here's a website worth visiting to avoid these expensive premium rate numbers:
http://www.saynoto0870.co.uk/
Hugh
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 16th 2010, 12:24 am
Replies: 1,986
Views: 210,526
Posted By hwilson

Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.

Probably a temporary condition, Matt, caused by all your trials and tribulations getting to your red star! I'm sure you are both back to being as fresh-faced and youthful as ever.
Hugh
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 12th 2010, 9:49 pm
Replies: 1,986
Views: 210,526
Posted By hwilson

Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.

Thanks Peewit. It's a great blog, and reminds us just why we are all heading (eventually) to Australia.
Hugh
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 2nd 2010, 10:38 pm
Replies: 1,986
Views: 210,526
Posted By hwilson

Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.

What a great thread this is!

The level of advice and support given is invaluable.

Thanks to everyone.

Hugh :thumbsup:
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 2nd 2010, 8:06 pm
Replies: 1,986
Views: 210,526
Posted By hwilson

Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.

Now we are getting closer to our Visa, like everyone else, we have major concerns about finances with the exchange rate as it is. I will have a pension, but in $'s it's shrinking fast.

We are...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 2nd 2010, 7:58 pm
Replies: 1,986
Views: 210,526
Posted By hwilson

Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.

Hi Charlie,
That's a thought. We made our daughter a signatory on our account in Westpac when we opened it up, so we could as her to go in to the branch and arrange a banker's cheque.
Are there any...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 1st 2010, 11:43 am
Replies: 1,986
Views: 210,526
Posted By hwilson

Unhappy Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.

Has anyone else found this problem?

I bank with Westpac and have transferred the funds to pay my second VAC. I called the bank in Australia to ask for a banker's cheque for $65,450, and they have...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 30th 2010, 4:57 am
Replies: 1,986
Views: 210,526
Posted By hwilson

Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:Got the request for 2nd VAC today :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Steve, could you please update Gainwave. VAC today, AOS on March 13th.

Hugh
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 29th 2010, 10:28 am
Replies: 1,986
Views: 210,526
Posted By hwilson

Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.

I'm thinking about making my second payment to London too (once I get the request) Anyone any idea how much delay this causes?

Hugh
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 19th 2010, 6:08 am
Replies: 1,986
Views: 210,526
Posted By hwilson

Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.

Interesting thought Matt.
Does that mean the increase would continue to be paid when you returned to Australia after the 6 months holiday, and would it the full 5 years catch up apply?

Hugh
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 14th 2010, 3:21 am
Replies: 1,986
Views: 210,526
Posted By hwilson

Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.

Thanks everyone for the replies, and re-assurance. It sounds as if it should be OK, since it was Royal Mail recorded delivery.
Hugh
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