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Forum: Africa
Oct 20th 2013, 5:54 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 5,793
Posted By koolkat

Re: Moving to Tanzania, Bank, money and salary

Moving from Australia but I'm British. Any suggestions on best exchange rates. I thought citibank were ok as no currency conversion fee.
Forum: Africa
Oct 1st 2013, 6:51 am
Replies: 3
Views: 5,793
Posted By koolkat

Moving to Tanzania, Bank, money and salary

Hi all,

I’ve got a job and moving to Dar Es Salam for the first time in a couple of weeks as an expat. The only thing that confuses me is the money and banks.

I’m getting paid in US dollars...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 15th 2013, 9:34 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,053
Posted By koolkat

Re: 175 been here a year but want to leave and come back

I still don't understand this. Can I work abroad for a couple of years and come back or what:confused:
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 15th 2013, 8:47 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,053
Posted By koolkat

Re: 175 been here a year but want to leave and come back

You are saying I cannot be outside aus for a year? Meaning if I went to the uk to UAE for 6 month then Africa for another 6 month I lose my citezenship chance? Or can my perminant residency be...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 15th 2013, 8:31 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,053
Posted By koolkat

175 been here a year but want to leave and come back

Hi all wondering if anyone can help me out on this?...

I got a 175 skilled visa and came and activated it in jan 2012 I have been here for about a year and a half.

I've been offered a couple of...
Forum: Australia
Apr 3rd 2012, 7:06 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,723
Posted By koolkat

Architectural jobs Perth

Hi all,

Im a british architect moved to Perth in january and can not get a job.

I have had interviews with some very good firms, where they keep saying come back when get more projects....
Forum: Australia
Nov 19th 2011, 5:45 am
Replies: 4
Views: 966
Posted By koolkat

Cash in Pension

HI

Does anyone know if I can cash in a pension which I had at a company in the UK when I worked there 3 years ago.

Im in australia now and could do with the cash now URGENT!!

There MUST be a...
Forum: Australia
Oct 9th 2011, 5:26 am
Replies: 34
Views: 4,555
Posted By koolkat

Whats so special about Melbourne?

Hi all.

I was planning to migrate to Melbourne (I now recieved my visa) but I went to visit Melbourne for a couple of weeks and I was really dissapointed. All the "we love Melbourne" and...
Forum: Australia
Sep 19th 2011, 7:48 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By koolkat

Re: What about Caines?

Yes seems like the main disadvantage as ive heard its a small town. Im in the architecture / architect business so may be a concert getting a job.

thanks
Forum: Australia
Sep 19th 2011, 7:14 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By koolkat

Re: What about Caines?

OPPPPPSS ! I MEANT CAIRNS !!
Forum: Australia
Sep 19th 2011, 7:04 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By koolkat

What about Cairns?

Moving to OZ.

Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, etc... I just cant decide.

But what about CAIRNS? Seems to me this could be the sort of place Im looking for - Has anyone had experience...
Forum: Australia
Sep 17th 2011, 9:02 am
Replies: 4
Views: 800
Posted By koolkat

Mortage rate to salary

Hi all

How much of a mortage can I borrow with say $80 salary? Will I be able to get a 1 bedroom flat (or maybe 2) in a city centre. Havent decided which city yet. Would like Sydney but the cliche...
Forum: Australia
Sep 16th 2011, 11:34 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,749
Posted By koolkat

Re: Architect moving to OZ. Where? Cant decide.

"2.5 - 2.7 times the UK wage is the rule of thumb" ???

If I did that i would be earning well over $120,000 !!

Ha!
Forum: Australia
Sep 16th 2011, 11:28 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,749
Posted By koolkat

Re: Architect moving to OZ. Where? Cant decide.

Thanks a lot for your comments.

Yes permanent visa 175. Well Im just recently RIBA UK registered so yes im newly qualified. I have a friends same qualified as me and he got interviews and job...
Forum: Australia
Sep 16th 2011, 11:15 am
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By koolkat

Re: Mortgage on a 175?

Hey thanks a lot for that. Do you know if they would check my uk bank history, or just australian? Even though I havent got one any more!?

Also how much do you think I could borrow if say i was...
Forum: Australia
Sep 15th 2011, 8:20 am
Replies: 4
Views: 930
Posted By koolkat

Mortgage on a 175?

Hi all

I have a 175 visa and thinking of moving to oz.

Once I get a job, can I get a mortgage there, to buy a flat? I dont want to rent for long.

I am a first time buyer. I never bought...
Forum: Australia
Sep 15th 2011, 7:42 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,749
Posted By koolkat

Re: Architect moving to OZ. Where? Cant decide.

So I get a job, the sterling goes up and I than wont be much better off than I was in UK.

Bah
Forum: Australia
Sep 15th 2011, 7:20 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,749
Posted By koolkat

Re: Architect moving to OZ. Where? Cant decide.

Thats roughly 28-30k was what I was earning in the UK a couple of years back. Does that mean I should stay in the UK ! I dont get it. People are telling me the wage in OZ in 200% more. But does that...
Forum: Australia
Sep 15th 2011, 7:03 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,749
Posted By koolkat

Re: Architect moving to OZ. Where? Cant decide.

Are you sure its doesnt seem that bad? Thats bringing in well over $1100 per week Or over 700 quid a week- more than UK.. Thats for Perth probably more sydney.
Forum: Australia
Sep 15th 2011, 6:56 am
Replies: 1
Views: 454
Posted By koolkat

Temp stay in Sydney and Perth

Where is the cheapest place to stay in Perth and Sydney and how much?

Im talking hostels, guest house cheap hotel. How much for shared room or private cheap room.

It all seems expensive! Is...
Forum: Australia
Sep 15th 2011, 6:53 am
Replies: 1
Views: 402
Posted By koolkat

Architect moving to OZ.Where? Cant decide.

Hi

Im an British architect (newly qualified finished part 3 a year ago). Im moving to Oz but just cant decide where. Ive narrowing it down to Sydney and Perth now.

My main priority is to earn...
Forum: Australia
Sep 15th 2011, 6:50 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,749
Posted By koolkat

Architect moving to OZ. Where? Cant decide.

Hi

Im an British architect (newly qualified finished part 3 a year ago). Im moving to Oz but just cant decide where. Ive narrowing it down to Sydney and Perth now.

My main priority is to earn...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 11th 2011, 1:08 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 401
Posted By koolkat

Charactor Assessment 80 & Change in Circumstance Forms 1022

Hi all

My 175 visa is finalizing and Im just filling in this Character assessment form 80 and the Change in Circumstance Form 1022 have a couple of queries:

-Its asking dates when I'm going to...
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