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Forum: Australia
Apr 18th 2004, 9:16 am
Replies: 23
Views: 2,424
Posted By lorrimer

Hi Wayne & Hazel, So pleased that you and the...

Hi Wayne & Hazel,
So pleased that you and the doggies arrived safely and have settled in well.
We leave on Wednesday, arrive Bris on 28th.
PSS came and took everything away on Friday. How long did...
Forum: Australia
Mar 4th 2004, 5:48 am
Replies: 11
Views: 692
Posted By lorrimer

Re: Kangaroos in Queensland

In the grounds of the Sunshine Coast university near Buderim.
There are always some there. They were there before the uni was built and are still there refusing to give up there territory to us...
Forum: Australia
Mar 3rd 2004, 11:19 am
Replies: 4
Views: 697
Posted By lorrimer

Re: Operating Theatre Technician

Hi,
I'm also an ODA. It took me four years to finally get my PR visa. DIMA originally classified my profession as being a "nursing assistant" and rejected the application due to a lack of points. I...
Forum: Australia
Feb 12th 2004, 8:20 am
Replies: 7
Views: 537
Posted By lorrimer

Re: Associated Land Purchase Costs

You have to pay stamp duty on the cost of the land, but that's it, no more stamp duty on the price of your new home when you build it.
So you can save some money this way.
This applies in...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 21st 2003, 10:06 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,101
Posted By lorrimer

Re: Travel insurance for one way trip

Hi Margot,
We leave for Brisbane on Sunday. I managed to find the following company that offers this type of insurance for migrants. They are covering us for ten days including a seven day stopover...
Forum: Australia
May 21st 2003, 9:32 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,790
Posted By lorrimer

Re: 20kg!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi,
When are you off? We leave Sunday night (also Malaysian)
Haven't even though about packing yet!!!
20k isn't going to be nearly enough for us. One toddler and another due in July.
Good luck,...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 13th 2003, 8:48 am
Replies: 4
Views: 836
Posted By lorrimer

Re: Young baby with Umbilical Hernia , chances of refusal on medical grounds ? please help

Very common and shouldn't affect your application. Our baby had quite a large umbilical hernia when she had her medical at 3 months. We cured it ourselves by taping a large coin covered in gauze...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 15th 2003, 8:51 am
Replies: 36
Views: 1,673
Posted By lorrimer

We arrive in Brisbane on 3rd June. Hope to find...

We arrive in Brisbane on 3rd June. Hope to find rented accomodation in Mooloolaba initially.
It would be nice to meet up with others from the forum on the other side of the planet,
Good luck to you...
Forum: Australia
Apr 14th 2003, 9:21 am
Replies: 9
Views: 876
Posted By lorrimer

Brilliant, we're definately coming now. Thanx, ...

Brilliant, we're definately coming now.
Thanx,
Lorrimer
Forum: Australia
Apr 14th 2003, 9:11 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,114
Posted By lorrimer

Hi Debs & Tim, We reckon sell asap. Not a buyer...

Hi Debs & Tim,
We reckon sell asap. Not a buyer in sight for our property, only 4 viewings in twelve weeks!! We fly in less than six weeks so are starting to panic. Prices are being cut by up to 20%...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 12th 2003, 7:11 am
Replies: 16
Views: 940
Posted By lorrimer

Re: Tax implications of entry date

Alan,
Am I correct in thinking that if I earn less than A$6k (we arrive early June) then I shouldn't need to complete a tax return?
Also does family benefit have to be included when calculating...
Forum: Australia
Apr 12th 2003, 6:49 am
Replies: 9
Views: 876
Posted By lorrimer

What about Heinz Sandwich Spread. I couldn't find...

What about Heinz Sandwich Spread. I couldn't find it anywhere on the Sunshine Coast. Don't the Aussie's have any taste!!!
Lorrimer
Forum: Australia
Apr 9th 2003, 10:13 am
Replies: 13
Tax
Views: 1,042
Posted By lorrimer

Re: Tax

Alan,
In this scenario, what would happen if you only stayed in Australia for five months? Do you then avoid becoming resident in Australia for tax purposes? We intend returning to the Uk after five...
Forum: Australia
Apr 6th 2003, 9:12 am
Replies: 187
Views: 17,652
Posted By lorrimer

Two months!!! But we're off in seven weeks!! It...

Two months!!! But we're off in seven weeks!!
It was so nice to meet you all. It was amazing how quickly the time passed. Sorry we didn't get to say hello to everyone, perhaps next time if we are...
Forum: Australia
Mar 30th 2003, 8:12 am
Replies: 187
Views: 17,652
Posted By lorrimer

Hi Jockney, I think we can safely claim that...

Hi Jockney,
I think we can safely claim that record. Over four years from start to finish!!
DIMIA (Kuala Lumpar) wrongly assesed my profession and rejected application for lack of points. Had to...
Forum: Australia
Mar 24th 2003, 9:20 am
Replies: 14
Views: 954
Posted By lorrimer

We're in Hornchurch. Have had the house on the...

We're in Hornchurch. Have had the house on the market for seven weeks now with only two viewings. Despite being with 4 agents and reducing the price, still no interest. We leave for Brisbane at the...
Forum: Australia
Mar 15th 2003, 11:26 am
Replies: 187
Views: 17,652
Posted By lorrimer

Re: Calling all Essex Girls !!

Hi Steve,
We’re in Hornchurch (County Park Estate). I could do with a haircut and the house needs rewiring!!
We’re off to Brisbane (Sunshine Coast) at the end of May.
Having problems...
Forum: Australia
Mar 11th 2003, 8:14 am
Replies: 6
Views: 714
Posted By lorrimer

Wow there's a few to choose from! We liked...

Wow there's a few to choose from!
We liked www.dixonhomes.com.au (virtual tours)
Not the cheapest but seemed to be good quality.

Or www.dqh.com.au
A bit cheaper and has some nice designs (we...
Forum: Australia
Mar 11th 2003, 7:39 am
Replies: 11
Views: 915
Posted By lorrimer

Here's some more links, www.dqh.com.au ...

Here's some more links,
www.dqh.com.au
www.devinepioneer.com.au
www.qldcivic.com.au

All build in Queensland or more specifically the Sunshine Coast.
We are hoping to start building towards the...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 5th 2003, 10:39 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By lorrimer

Re: More info re the New Parent Visa Categories ...

Thanks Alan.
That explains almost everything. The only thing that isn't clear is what constitutes a (settled PR). Does this mean that I would not be able to sponsor my Mother until I have lived in...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 5th 2003, 9:30 am
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By lorrimer

Re: More info re the New Parent Visa Categories ...

Alan,
This is really interesting. A few questions if you would be so kind:

1) Does this apply to retired parents?

2) The fees including bond add up to more than $37000 to apply.
Is it...
Forum: Australia
Feb 25th 2003, 7:23 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,588
Posted By lorrimer

Hi Andy, We arrive 3rd June all being well....

Hi Andy,
We arrive 3rd June all being well. Also trying to sell the house without much interest at the moment.
I'm an Operating Theatre Technician my wife is a Doctor, however we hope to leave that...
Forum: Australia
Feb 20th 2003, 4:08 am
Replies: 5
Views: 816
Posted By lorrimer

Re: Internal flights

Try www.virginblue.com.au or www.qantas.com.au

You can book online with your credit card. Both issue electronic tickets that you simply print off and take with you.
lorrimer
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2003, 1:51 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,416
Posted By lorrimer

Andy, Perhaps your map was a little old. We...

Andy,
Perhaps your map was a little old. We were there last year and the whole area is booming. There is a large supermarket complex in Chancellor Park plus all the smaller shops + supermarkets etc...
Forum: Australia
Feb 9th 2003, 11:02 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,416
Posted By lorrimer

We arrive there on 3rd June via a nice...

We arrive there on 3rd June via a nice (hopefully) weeks holiday in Langkawi.
We liked the Buderim area. Chancellor Park and Mountain Creek seemed to be nice estates with reasonably priced housing...
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