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Forum: Australia
Aug 20th 2011, 11:08 pm
Replies: 62
Views: 12,526
Posted By njbrown

Re: Which are nice areas to live on Gold Coast???

We had my Aunt view the property on our behalf & the estate agent was really helpful. I know how lucky we were to secure when in the UK. Sorry for delay in replying I have just got my phone back....
Forum: Australia
Aug 10th 2011, 7:42 am
Replies: 62
Views: 12,526
Posted By njbrown

Re: Which are nice areas to live on Gold Coast???

It's Helensvale for us. We have secured a lovely rental there & we're still in the UK so it can be done. Furniture left today & leave on Fri, can't wait to get away from this miserable weather.
Forum: Australia
Aug 8th 2011, 3:47 am
Replies: 5
Views: 910
Posted By njbrown

Re: To buy or hire a car - that is the question

Thanks guys, I appreciate your responses. To hire it is.
Forum: Australia
Aug 6th 2011, 8:47 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 910
Posted By njbrown

To buy or hire a car - that is the question

Not sure what are my best options. We arrive next weekend in to Sydney to visit relatives before heading to the Gold Coast. Would it be cheaper to buy a car & possibly trailer for our luggage (lots -...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 4th 2011, 10:23 am
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By njbrown

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

I did submit payslips as evidence and also my oz passport & citizenship documents as I was born here. Hope this helps onesmallvoice.
Congrats to granted visas, its a great feeling. :thumbup:
Forum: Australia
Jul 30th 2011, 9:20 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 615
Posted By njbrown

Re: Shipping Insurance

Hi we are using Letton Percival for our move in a weeks time. We tried to keep the costs down by coming up with a total figure for our shipment, its probably a lot lower than I would insure it here....
Forum: Australia
Jul 15th 2011, 11:31 am
Replies: 3
Views: 900
Posted By njbrown

Re: Car hire from Sydney to Gold Coast/Brisbane (one way)

Thanks tking, i'll look into it standbycars.
Forum: Australia
Jul 15th 2011, 10:24 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,334
Posted By njbrown

Re: SKYPE INTERVIEWS WHILST STILL IN THE UK

I had a Skype interview last week and it led to a job offer this week. So yes it can be done here in the UK and yes I accepted. Don't give up hope.
Nicola :fingerscrossed:
Forum: Australia
Jul 15th 2011, 6:49 am
Replies: 3
Views: 900
Posted By njbrown

Car hire from Sydney to Gold Coast/Brisbane (one way)

Hi all, any advice on car hire companies for one way travel. Arriving next month in sydney to visit relatives, then want to drive north. Will have lots of luggage (family of four) so advice on big...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 13th 2011, 6:10 pm
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By njbrown

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

Congrats Kamie must be a weight off your mind. Best of luck for the future.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 4th 2011, 8:31 am
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By njbrown

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

Congrats, Laurablue & Ravvers on your visa grants. All the best & good luck for your move. Nicola x
Forum: Australia
Jun 29th 2011, 7:28 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,873
Posted By njbrown

Re: Flight costs & deals anyone?

Flights are expensive, we're one way in Aug for a family of four and its costing 3156 quid with emirates. Wanted to go in July but the flights were over 4000. When you go one way the ANZ bank has a...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 17th 2011, 10:59 am
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By njbrown

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

Thanks all for the best wishes guys, feeling much more upbeat today. Kamie I'm sure you won't have long to wait. I remember you Ravvers and Laurablue putting your application in around the same time...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 16th 2011, 4:54 am
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By njbrown

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

Hi All, subclass 100 granted today for my husband and kids. I'm in tears at mo, no one at home to tell the news. Are they tears of joy or sadness, a bit of both I think. Have been calm the whole...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 14th 2011, 6:49 pm
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By njbrown

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

Congrats LittleButton, well done on your grant. I'm still waiting patiently, hopefully it will be soon, as we submitted the end of January. Who said patience is a virtue!! The not knowing is a...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 11th 2011, 2:33 am
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By njbrown

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

Congrats N30TOKYO & SPARKY33. I'm on tenderhooks, we should be any day, I'm hoping my husband hasn't deleted his email. Up to now they have communicated with myself but they requested my husbands...
Forum: Australia
Jun 5th 2011, 6:05 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,017
Posted By njbrown

Advice on cost of 40ft container

Hi All
Looking for comments on the quotes I have for sole use of 40ft container (my house & sisters, picking up from my house). We have been told it will be 3/4 full and these are the quotes:...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 4th 2011, 5:17 am
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By njbrown

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

Sooooo happy for you, been watching for your grant as we are hopefully 2 weeks after you. All the best for your move. :thumbsup:
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 26th 2011, 8:57 am
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By njbrown

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

If you can get an appointment with a Justice of the Peace its free of charge for them to certify documents. Beats a solicitor any day, not often you get something for nothing. :)
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 26th 2011, 8:53 am
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By njbrown

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

I only sent in a certified copy of our marriage certificate and I wasn't asked for anything else so I think that's all you'll need.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 25th 2011, 6:55 am
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By njbrown

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

Congratulations Paul, its good to hear its still about 5 months. Fingers crossed we will hear our outcome in a month. Good luck with your move.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 11th 2011, 9:57 am
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By njbrown

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

I'm hoping my OH will get PR straight away but our situation is different. We have 2 young kids & have been married 16 years. There are no guarantees so will wait & see. Hopefully someone else has...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 11th 2011, 1:34 am
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By njbrown

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

Woops, had to check, its application will be finalized. We have been lucky sold house & moved into my dads which was empty. Worse case scenario we won't be homeless and at least its one less thing...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 10th 2011, 10:29 am
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By njbrown

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

Hope this is positive, cause we got a similar reply from CO saying visa would be finalized end of June early July. Jeez can't believe it could be next month. There are a few of us due then so here's...
Forum: Australia
May 9th 2011, 7:12 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 786
Posted By njbrown

Re: Feeling Somewhat Stressed

Yes, I know the feeling, except the work part that is the only thing keeping me sane and my biggest worry about moving. Feel down a lot of the time when I'm in the house, probably cos of organizing...
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