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Forum: Australia
Aug 12th 2012, 6:53 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 7,652
Posted By grapii

Re: Don't want to get on that plane....

We've only recently moved from the UK, and as you live in the northern suburbs of Perth. Although loving the lifestyle, I have to agree with most of your comments, add to that the impact of missing...
Forum: Australia
Jun 18th 2012, 3:17 pm
Replies: 91
Views: 29,441
Posted By grapii

Re: Good British Indian style restaurant Perth

There's a shop called Authentic India in Darch, it sells veggie indian food for take-away, two doors down is a kebab shop. Recently the son of the owner of Authentic India purchased the kebab shop,...
Forum: Australia
Jun 5th 2012, 7:58 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 11,951
Posted By grapii

Re: Private Health Insurance / Medicare / Out of Pocket Expense

Similarly I had to wait three months before seeing a private specialist, which took all of 10min and ripped me of $300.

Coming from the UK and used to the NHS system, I can't believe the public...
Forum: Australia
May 15th 2012, 12:52 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 11,951
Posted By grapii

Re: Private Health Insurance / Medicare / Out of Pocket Expense

Thank you all for your contribution. Understanding the process, cost and variety of offerings from the health providers is a complete nightmare. I didn't even think about the kids dental needs,...
Forum: Australia
May 14th 2012, 6:50 pm
Replies: 56
Views: 11,951
Posted By grapii

Angry Private Health Insurance / Medicare / Out of Pocket Expense

Being new to Australia, I'm seeking some advice on health insurance based on my recent experiences, any help much appreciated.

Arrived in Perth in Nov 2011, and soon after took out private health...
Forum: Australia
Nov 9th 2011, 7:53 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 27,022
Posted By grapii

Re: UK Shaver Socket Adapter - Perth

Been there, aswell as the black and yellow shop (forgot the name)
Forum: Australia
Nov 9th 2011, 5:29 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 27,022
Posted By grapii

UK Shaver Socket Adapter - Perth

Hi All,

I've just landed here in OZ, and just realised that the bathrooms in OZ seem to have the normal power outlet found in the rest of the house, unlike UK which have the two pin shaver socket....
Forum: Australia
Nov 9th 2011, 5:25 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,265
Posted By grapii

Re: IT recruitment companies in Perth?

Hi mate, we just arrived the other week (Perth) and I'm also in the IT field. You're right about it slowing down approaching xmas and the new year. In hindsight I would have waited until the New...
Forum: Australia
Sep 29th 2011, 4:03 am
Replies: 18
Views: 4,361
Posted By grapii

Re: Transfer Money to Oz - HiFx?

Thanks Jordan, much appreciated :thumbup:
Forum: Australia
Sep 29th 2011, 3:57 am
Replies: 18
Views: 4,361
Posted By grapii

Re: Transfer Money to Oz - HiFx?

Do you have a link?
Forum: Australia
Sep 29th 2011, 3:50 am
Replies: 18
Views: 4,361
Posted By grapii

Smile Re: Transfer Money to Oz - HiFx?

Thanks Jordon, I just ozforex and they can do this for transactions over £20K. I've just set it up for 1.62 and will only commit if it reaches that rate. I have the option to cancel or change the...
Forum: Australia
Sep 29th 2011, 3:35 am
Replies: 18
Views: 4,361
Posted By grapii

Re: Transfer Money to Oz - HiFx?

Can that be done by ozforex, or a different establishment....sorry for being stupid
Forum: Australia
Sep 29th 2011, 3:19 am
Replies: 18
Views: 4,361
Posted By grapii

Re: Transfer Money to Oz - HiFx?

I Know, I've been monitoring it regularly. Can I tell ozforex to only make the purchase at a given rate? or is it spot transactions only, Ie, login, get a quote, complete transaction based on quote?
Forum: Australia
Sep 28th 2011, 10:38 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,361
Posted By grapii

Re: Transfer Money to Oz - HiFx?

Thanks All,

I just been on the phone with ozforex (ukforex) and they don't apply charges for anything over £3000, which is good for me and it's simple to use. I just need to transfer money from...
Forum: Australia
Sep 28th 2011, 9:53 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 4,361
Posted By grapii

Transfer Money to Oz - HiFx?

Hi All,

Need some advice. Back in May I transferred some money from my UK account into my WestPac account using HiFx. The transaction went smoothly but I noticed a discrepancy in the amount...
Forum: Australia
Aug 21st 2011, 10:30 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 11,860
Posted By grapii

Re: Wills - UK or Aus??

I think I'm even more confused now :blink:
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2011, 9:14 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,042
Posted By grapii

Re: shipping tools, garage items etc

Hi, we've just gone through the same, the shipping company we used gave us some suggestions on what to do.

Basically we got 2 buckets, filled one with disinfectant and the other with soapy...
Forum: Australia
Aug 16th 2011, 8:46 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 11,860
Posted By grapii

Question Wills - UK or Aus??

Hi All,

We're planning on moving to Aus in November, hopefully for good. In the UK we've just rented out our property and have several UK bank accounts.

My wife and I have never setup a will,...
Forum: Australia
May 17th 2011, 9:28 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 875
Posted By grapii

International Removal Companies....your experience?

Hi All,

Moving to Perth in a few months from London and we've got quotes from three different removal companies. All of them are roughly the same price and pretty much offer the same service, so...
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2011, 1:48 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,310
Posted By grapii

Re: Buy to Let Mortgages in UK

Thanks ppl, really appreciate it.
Forum: Australia
May 16th 2011, 12:02 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,310
Posted By grapii

Buy to Let Mortgages in UK

Hi All,

We'll be moving to Perth WA near the end of the year, and would like to let out or current property in the UK.

The plan is to let it out at the end of July and move into brothers house,...
Forum: Australia
Mar 29th 2011, 9:54 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 938
Posted By grapii

UK Paperwork, What to do?

Hi All,

We have our PR visa and looking to move to OZ soon. However I have questions regarding what to do with UK paperwork and addresses.

We'll be renting our property out and letting the EA...
Forum: Australia
Dec 18th 2010, 8:03 am
Replies: 24
Views: 8,143
Posted By grapii

Re: ITV Player and 4OD now on the PS3

Perfect, thanks for the info. Misses was worried about all the soaps she'd miss, now I can ell her she can still get them......or do I? :cool:
Forum: Australia
Dec 16th 2010, 9:58 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 8,143
Posted By grapii

Re: ITV Player and 4OD now on the PS3

Understanding a bit better now, thanks. I don't have a PS3, not likely to get one either, misses won't allow :(

I do however have a macMini connected to the TV acting like a media centre. If I...
Forum: Australia
Dec 15th 2010, 12:10 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 8,143
Posted By grapii

Re: ITV Player and 4OD now on the PS3

Stupid question, how do I get a VPN account?
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