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Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2014, 7:22 am
Replies: 165
Views: 42,494
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: BBC Wanted Down Under - Series 8

Now you are just making stuff up, nobody has said they expect to double their wages for half their hours.
Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2014, 6:22 am
Replies: 165
Views: 42,494
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: BBC Wanted Down Under - Series 8

Yes she was a horror, she was totally seduced by the idea (the dream) and not the reality.


SOME people who do these shows really do not fully grasp the fundamentals of living in another country ...
Forum: Australia
Jan 9th 2014, 6:06 pm
Replies: 165
Views: 42,494
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: BBC Wanted Down Under - Series 8

Oh well done guys, this is what I was trying to tell you in my earlier post.

You all carry on like a bunch of school bullies.

People do not appreciate being told that their plans are...
Forum: Australia
Jan 8th 2014, 1:01 pm
Replies: 165
Views: 42,494
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: BBC Wanted Down Under - Series 8

So, everyone is basically happy but you are all entitled to a little moan. Well, that's fair enough, nobody can be happy with everything.

However, when others who have in some cases waited years...
Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2014, 8:34 pm
Replies: 165
Views: 42,494
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: BBC Wanted Down Under - Series 8

Do you know what, I thought this was a forum for people who wanted to live in Australia.

Is there anybody on here who is actually happy to be in Oz, or have you all made a terrible, terrible...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 23rd 2012, 10:42 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 4,829
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: Partner Visa Application

Hi Kate,

We never had to go through the phone interview ordeal but we were prepared for it just in case. I made sure that I knew the name of the care homes that my OH's parents were residents of....
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 10th 2012, 9:40 am
Replies: 365
Views: 23,448
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: Good year to head back to the UK???

Chris,

The latest nephew to lose his job has been with his employer for 8 yrs. He thought his job was safe and had no idea that he was about to be made unemployed and he had considered himself one...
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 10th 2012, 9:12 am
Replies: 365
Views: 23,448
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: Good year to head back to the UK???

I have three children, six nephews and one niece.

Of the six nephews, four have been made redundant. My niece was made redundant last June. Of my three kids, two have managed to get part time work...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 20th 2011, 9:08 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,819
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: Aptly named products

http://britishexpats.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=101041&stc=1&d=1308604053
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 19th 2011, 9:20 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,819
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: Aptly named products

A house around the corner from us was sold recently by an estate agent called 'Flogit and Leggit' that made me laugh
Forum: Australia
May 31st 2011, 8:20 pm
Replies: 111
Views: 7,782
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: How easy is it to get a mortgage on arrival?

You can talk to any of the Australian banks before you leave the UK, they all have offices in London, we were told by the Commonwealth Bank in London it is even possible to get a Mortgage prearranged...
Forum: Australia
May 31st 2011, 7:50 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,950
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: Sending a bike any ideas

It may sound daft but have you thought of posting it. You can dismantle it and pack it into a smaller box or boxes. It may work out cheaper. Wont hurt to ask at the local post office.
Forum: Australia
May 31st 2011, 10:49 am
Replies: 7
Views: 751
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: Living in Lethbridge Park, Sydney

Ahh thanks guys, we had guessed it was not the most desirable place to live hence the cheap house prices. We had thought of buying a cheap place there to use as a base for when we first arrive and...
Forum: Australia
May 30th 2011, 8:52 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 751
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: Living in Lethbridge Park, Sydney

Doesn't anyone know?
Forum: Australia
May 29th 2011, 9:28 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 751
Posted By australianinleicester

Living in Lethbridge Park, Sydney

Hello all,

Does anybody live in or know of the Lethbridge Park area of Sydney. We are still in the UK but are investigating areas of Sydney for making a House purchase.

While we have been to...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 20th 2011, 9:36 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,063
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: I'm so worried

Charming
Forum: Australia
Jan 8th 2011, 9:20 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,565
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: Evidence of Visa Grant, Anybody help please?

Hi Deb

We thought we had lost all our e mails from immigration too, however, we since found them. The problem was, we had been swapping between pc and lap top when sending and receiving e mail....
Forum: Australia
Oct 4th 2010, 10:50 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 3,724
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: Yes, 2nd hand cars are more expensive here but.......

You have to try to stop comparing the prices of similar models between UK and Oz, first the spec can be quite different, second, the body will be in much better condition due to a better climate.
To...
Forum: Australia
Jun 7th 2010, 9:50 pm
Replies: 31
Views: 3,446
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: Batteries..is it me or don't they last here?

I bought some of those Energiser lithium for my digital camera from Dick Smiths, lasted me 9 months, brilliant.

Car batteries don't like the heat, try wrapping some heat reflecting wrap around it...
Forum: Australia
May 20th 2010, 9:18 pm
Replies: 613
Views: 63,060
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: who else can't sell house in Uk and has visa

A few years ago I heard one tactic after the house had been on the market for a while was to raise the price, maybe it motivated the fence sitters to put in an offer before it went up again
Forum: Australia
May 18th 2010, 7:59 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,941
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: Apple Mac more expensive in Australia?

Spoke to a friend in Sydney only a few days ago, he mentioned during our conversation that he was talking to me (skype) on his new Macbook Pro, they where approx A$2500 in Sydney but he mailordered...
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2010, 10:34 am
Replies: 118
Views: 11,404
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: Anybody got the visa and then decided not to go?

Hi Sean,

There is not much wrong with Great Glen, I live about 5 mins away and my Dad lives in Glen. We regularly drop in at the Grey Hound pub for a quick drink.

Of course I would not wish to...
Forum: Australia
May 15th 2010, 5:35 pm
Replies: 118
Views: 11,404
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: Anybody got the visa and then decided not to go?

The problem is though, this is a forum, hopefully a constructive forum on the subject of British people in Australia and for those who want to move, this is (moving to Australia) a major dream and...
Forum: Australia
May 15th 2010, 4:49 pm
Replies: 118
Views: 11,404
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: Anybody got the visa and then decided not to go?

I'm sorry I do not see all threads as realistic, they are the personal views of individuals and the real truth is often a casualty, the negative posters can often exaggerate their opinion to get...
Forum: Australia
May 15th 2010, 8:34 am
Replies: 118
Views: 11,404
Posted By australianinleicester

Re: Anybody got the visa and then decided not to go?

I have had the same thoughts concerning the negativity on this site and other similar sights, it seems as usual the negative posters enjoy being negative and also shout loudest, I have many friends...
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