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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 20th 2010, 4:10 am
Replies: 43
Views: 15,910
Posted By Veekay

Smile Re: Half the year in UK, Half in Australia

Thanks everyone for all your comments and advice.
Forum: Australia
Apr 6th 2010, 2:40 am
Replies: 8
Views: 831
Posted By Veekay

Re: Brisbane Train Website

Yes, that's a tricky one. Difficult by both train and bus. It is doable in theory but would take a while and a bit of messing about.

Probably would need to look at a taxi although it gets a bit...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Apr 6th 2010, 2:36 am
Replies: 43
Views: 15,910
Posted By Veekay

Re: Half the year in UK, Half in Australia

A friend in the UK has suggested the option of looking at a long term house swap (3 to 6 months) as one way of achieving the balance we are looking for.

I know this can work on a short term basis...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 30th 2010, 7:22 am
Replies: 43
Views: 15,910
Posted By Veekay

Re: Half the year in UK, Half in Australia

Cheers Karen. I'd be interested to hear any advice they are willing to share. Hope all goes well with your move. I think you mentioned Cheshire. One of the places we are interested to spend some time...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 26th 2010, 1:00 am
Replies: 43
Views: 15,910
Posted By Veekay

Re: Half the year in UK, Half in Australia

Thanks Karen. It's always good to hear of other people who have done this and how they made it work.

I'm not sure how long we would want to do it for, and I can understand the issues as the ageing...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 24th 2010, 6:53 am
Replies: 43
Views: 15,910
Posted By Veekay

Re: Half the year in UK, Half in Australia

Sorry to hear about the boat. Hope you are able to salvage something. I thought those canal boats were virtually unsinkable!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 24th 2010, 6:47 am
Replies: 43
Views: 15,910
Posted By Veekay

Re: Half the year in UK, Half in Australia

It seems that we are able to suspend our private health insurance with MBF and Medibank Private for the months we are away. This currently costs around $300 per month.

We can then take out travel...
Forum: Australia
Mar 23rd 2010, 1:17 am
Replies: 25
Views: 2,804
Posted By Veekay

Re: Ticket booked, brisbane in eight weeks any advice

Don't rush into any area. Take your time, have a good look around. Rent for a while and just get a feel for the place.

There are so many good areas to live in Brisbane and a few dodgy ones as...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 23rd 2010, 1:06 am
Replies: 43
Views: 15,910
Posted By Veekay

Re: Half the year in UK, Half in Australia

The medical entitlements issue is obviously very complicated and will need some serious research before we decide how long we are able to spend in each location. I think you are correct in that...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 23rd 2010, 1:00 am
Replies: 43
Views: 15,910
Posted By Veekay

Re: Half the year in UK, Half in Australia

Yes, the canal boat is an interesting option and one we should seriously consider. Particularly as the canal system is opening up more and more as time goes on.

We enjoyed a canal boat holiday in...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 15th 2010, 4:54 am
Replies: 43
Views: 15,910
Posted By Veekay

Re: Half the year in UK, Half in Australia

Any thoughts on the car issue. Is it practical to buy one, pay road tax and insurance, keep it for 5/6 months and then hope to sell and not make a substantial loss?

Or is renting for this period a...
Forum: Australia
Mar 12th 2010, 1:03 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,549
Posted By Veekay

Re: Brisbane CBD short-term rental

The ferry between Kangaroo Point (Holman St or Thornton St) and the CBD will cost you $2.30 each way using a GoCard stored value travel card.
Forum: Australia
Mar 11th 2010, 1:03 am
Replies: 59
Views: 5,983
Posted By Veekay

Cool Re: Melbourne or Brisbane

Like all locations both have their positive and negative aspects. Don't make any firm decisions until you visit and spend time in both places.

Melbourne is a beautiful city, businesslike, cooler,...
Forum: Australia
Mar 11th 2010, 12:56 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,127
Posted By Veekay

Cool Re: Mum and Dad just landed in Brisbane with no driving licence.....

Tell them to chill out and enjoy a few days in Brisbane. Lots to see and do, and beautiful weather at the moment.
Forum: Australia
Mar 11th 2010, 12:46 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,388
Posted By Veekay

Smile Re: Distance from Sunshine Coast to Brisbane

Both the road and train are getting busier as more people take advantage of the Sunshine Coast lifestyle. Many people do this trip each day but it can be wearing, particularly if you are living...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 5th 2010, 1:21 am
Replies: 43
Views: 15,910
Posted By Veekay

Half the year in UK, Half in Australia

As retirement approaches, my wife and I have been considering the option of living half the year in the UK and the other half in Australia. We have lived in Australia for 30 years (mainly Brisbane),...
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