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Forum: Australia
Feb 6th 2010, 7:54 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 786
Posted By simmoman

Re: Securing a rental before you have a job

I paid the deposit plus paid 3 months in advance...no problem
Forum: Australia
Feb 6th 2010, 2:47 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,987
Posted By simmoman

Re: Central Coast - Gosford or Newcastle?

Thats a good plan....best is look on Domain at the type/price of house you can afford then have a wiz round and look at a few. I'd suggest you have a look at a couple outside of Newcastle too as its...
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2010, 11:50 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 4,614
Posted By simmoman

Re: What sort of income do you realisticaly need?

Yes price includes months quarantine with the conditions as others have stated in this thread i.e same household, etc
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2010, 11:12 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,987
Posted By simmoman

Re: Central Coast - Gosford or Newcastle?

Also for news

http://www.theherald.com.au/

There are lots of nice suburbs but generally the nearer the beach the more expensive it gets but I live 24kms inland and it only takes 30mins to get...
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2010, 11:09 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,987
Posted By simmoman

Re: Central Coast - Gosford or Newcastle?

The local paper is the Newcastle Herald

For houses

http://www.domain.com.au/

For jobs

http://mycareer.com.au/
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2010, 2:54 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By simmoman

Re: Where to stay for the first month in NSW?

http://www.belbay.com/

Its right on the edge of the lake and only 20 mins via the pacific highway to Newcastle. We had a family villa which are fairly new.

There are others but some are right...
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2010, 2:40 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By simmoman

Re: Where to stay for the first month in NSW?

We stayed in a holiday park just south of Newcastle when we arrived which gave us time to have a look round and find somewhere nice to rent. The good things about holiday homes is that everything is...
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2010, 2:37 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 1,987
Posted By simmoman

Re: Central Coast - Gosford or Newcastle?

You should look up Newcastle. I have lived there for 3 years and love it. Housing is cheaper than the major cities but wages are pretty good and if you can put up with the odd trip to Sydney or...
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2010, 2:30 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 623
Posted By simmoman

Re: newcastle nsw

I'll be back in Newcastle in a few weeks. Been back in the UK for the last 18th months working but prior to that I lived in Thornton. Will be in contact.
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2010, 2:11 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 4,614
Posted By simmoman

Re: What sort of income do you realisticaly need?

Just so you can factor in the cost of shipping your cats. I have done it a couple of times now (2 cats) and the costs was £3100 all up for the current move.
Forum: Australia
Feb 5th 2010, 8:51 am
Replies: 38
Views: 10,435
Posted By simmoman

Re: Cost of medicare

If you want to get an idea of the costs and exclusions/inclusions for medical insurance then check out the NIB website it does online quotes. There are plenty of other providers such as Medibank etc...
Forum: Australia
Jan 31st 2010, 6:25 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 995
Posted By simmoman

Re: Best pre-paid plan for mobile network data for an iPhone

Thanks will do. I have a SKYPE account on my computer which I was proposing to use for international calls
Forum: Australia
Jan 30th 2010, 3:19 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 995
Posted By simmoman

Re: Best pre-paid plan for mobile network data for an iPhone

I am returning to Oz (Newcastle area) from the UK with an unlocked O2 iphone. I have a telstra pre paid Next G SIM from Dick Smith for $30 which includes call time. I will then top up with Talk and...
Forum: Australia
Jan 30th 2010, 3:11 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 944
Posted By simmoman

Re: Creepy crawlers...

I second the above. In 3 years ive seen one live red bellied black snake in my garden (it was a baby and was gone before I could get the misses to come and have a look) the other ones ive seen where...
Forum: Australia
Jan 30th 2010, 3:02 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,126
Posted By simmoman

Re: corrugated fencing

ColorBond fencing is everywhere. I agree its not the most attractive type of fence but it doesn't rot or get eaten by termite (more of a problem than you might realise). I guess the other thing is...
Forum: Australia
Jan 23rd 2010, 4:03 pm
Replies: 108
Views: 25,282
Posted By simmoman

Re: Relocation: Phil Down Under

Thought it was a breath of fresh air after WDU...actually made me feel better about my impending return to Australia in a weeks time. Cant wait to get down the beach and enjoy the the sunshine.
Forum: Australia
Jan 20th 2010, 2:35 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 470
Posted By simmoman

Vehicle Import Approval

This is the scenario...I am an Australian Citizen who has been living in the UK for the last 18 months. I have bought a car but have not owned it the required 12 months to import it as a personal...
Forum: Australia
Jan 17th 2010, 3:12 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,147
Posted By simmoman

Re: where do you stay when you first arrived?

We stayed in a holiday cottage for a couple of weeks which is great because its cheaper than hotels etc and everything you need is there for you. That gave us time to sort out a rental.
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2010, 10:02 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 3,377
Posted By simmoman

Re: anyone gone to aussie without a job ???

http://www.baesystemscareers.com.au/
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2010, 10:01 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 3,377
Posted By simmoman

Re: anyone gone to aussie without a job ???

I would look up BAE and see if they have anything in your line of work.
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2010, 9:51 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 3,377
Posted By simmoman

Re: anyone gone to aussie without a job ???

I went out in late 2005 with no job, 2 kids and girlfriend and only enough money to last a few months...was a bit of a gamble but got work in a matter of weeks because I am a Civil Engineer with Rail...
Forum: Australia
Jan 13th 2010, 10:48 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 351
Posted By simmoman

Re: Advice on importing motobike

Its a lot of hassle and generally not worth it...check out the used bike prices as there are lots of GS's in Oz

http://www.bikesales.com.au/

http://www.bikepoint.com.au/
Forum: Australia
Jan 13th 2010, 9:06 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,220
Posted By simmoman

Re: Wanted Down Under 2010

Well todays WDU was a different.....what a lovely family. No expectations of anything too grand just a wish for a better life for themselves and their boys. Good luck to them although they will find...
Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2010, 2:46 pm
Replies: 435
Views: 116,220
Posted By simmoman

Re: Wanted Down Under 2010

I am getting pretty fed up with the Wanted Down as it would appear that there is some pretty smart editing going on to create maximum emotional effect/drama or these people have done very little...
Forum: Australia
Aug 12th 2009, 5:47 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,710
Posted By simmoman

Re: Anyone had any leads in Railway/Signalling avenue?

I worked on the Railway in the UK for 15 years as a Project Engineer/Manager before moving to Oz in late 2005...I nearly had my arms torn off by prospective employers offering me jobs...I would be...
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