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Forum: Australia
Jun 29th 2009, 1:34 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,003
Posted By chellebelle

Re: Moving to Oz - where's the best place for me?

I agree the Sunshine Coast beaches are great, however I have friends and family up that way and they say that the drive to Brisbane is an absolute nightmare and takes them an hour and a half most...
Forum: Australia
Jun 29th 2009, 1:13 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,507
Posted By chellebelle

Smile Re: Moving to Toowoomba

Hi there CM,
I have two kids aged 2 and 5. Five year old has just started "prep" which when I was little in Scotland used to be called Primary 1... ie first year going to school. They've just...
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2009, 7:28 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,398
Posted By chellebelle

Re: Do Aussies think best before dates are for decoration???

That would be MUCH worse - corked wine!! Then I'd really be feeling ripped off! ;)
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 22nd 2009, 7:06 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,536
Posted By chellebelle

Re: How to cope with the emotional wrench?

On the 15th July you'll be waking up to all the joyous things this country has to offer. On my first morning I woke up at my aunties in Mudgeeraba Gold Coast and there were kangaroos in the back...
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2009, 6:47 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,398
Posted By chellebelle

Re: Do Aussies think best before dates are for decoration???

Always check the label!!!! It happens all the time. And if you ask, they'll generally tell you its "Best Before" not "Use By" - I think both are equally as awful :thumbdown:
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2009, 6:44 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 5,590
Posted By chellebelle

Re: Why do Ozzies never say sorry?

Your problem here may be Telstra! Not Ozzies in general. I married an Ozzie, have Ozzie kids, deal with Ozzies every day and don't have a problem. However, Telstra, thats another problem altogether...
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2009, 6:27 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,131
Posted By chellebelle

Re: Coomera/Upper Coomera thoughts

Hi there,
look, as Moneypenny says its all a matter of what you like and dislike. There's nothing bad about any of the areas you have mentioned. Upper Coomera has lots of fairly new homes...but it...
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2009, 6:02 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,743
Posted By chellebelle

Re: First home buyer NSW - whats involved

If you are going through an approved agent (ie the lender will most likely be an "approved agent" then the grant will usually be made available for settlement as long as the application and...
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2009, 1:07 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,378
Posted By chellebelle

Re: Mortgages

Hi there,
the problem here is not having an "employee" job, but being self employed. This is why you are being told 40% deposit - this would be your own lender (probably one of the major banks)...
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2009, 12:53 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 837
Posted By chellebelle

Re: Varsity Lakes

By the way, there is a Christmas in July happening on the 4th July that you can bring the whole family to.... have a look in the Meets section. We are going along to that.... friends of mine said the...
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2009, 12:52 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 837
Posted By chellebelle

Re: Varsity Lakes

Hi Lindsay,
we live in Broadbeach Waters, 2 kids aged 5 and 2. My daughter actually goes to Prep in Benowa. I work in Robina.... happy to catch up anytime.
Hope you are settling in.
Michelle :D
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2009, 11:34 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,743
Posted By chellebelle

Re: First home buyer NSW - whats involved

ps - with the three months "genuine savings" - some lenders want 6 months. Your broker will be able to confirm depending on the lender of your choice.
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2009, 11:32 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,743
Posted By chellebelle

Re: First home buyer NSW - whats involved

Hi there,
Just make sure you have enough deposit.... some banks will do 5% deposit.... must be genuinely saved meaning you have to show it being held or accumulated in a bank account over a minimum...
Forum: Australia
Jun 21st 2009, 8:09 pm
Replies: 402
Views: 32,455
Posted By chellebelle

Re: Gold Coast Christmas in July 2009

Hi there folks,
new to this forum, but been on the Gold Coast for years and years. Met some fab Scots who told us about this site.
Would love to come along for Christmas in July if thats OK....
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