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Forum: Australia
May 3rd 2012, 9:56 pm
Replies: 76
Views: 10,838
Posted By hobbis

Re: Can VicRoads ban UK drivers?

Empathize with you entirely. Caught a few times when I first arrived doing just a few Kms over limit following 10 or more years on a clean UK licence. I bought myself a TomTom and have never looked...
Forum: Australia
May 3rd 2012, 9:52 pm
Replies: 78
Views: 16,716
Posted By hobbis

Re: Australian attitudes

Some people make sarcastic comments about The behavior of our ancestors( as if that is our generation's responsibility) and there are concerns that Pommies come over here to tell Aussies how to do...
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2012, 9:25 am
Replies: 3
Views: 2,023
Posted By hobbis

Singapore Dentist

I have read threads about people having dental work in Singapore en route to UK. Any recomendations please?
Forum: Australia
Mar 16th 2012, 6:17 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 4,731
Posted By hobbis

Re: Point Cook, Melbourne

Where is the job offer?. Comparing Point Cook with Eltham is like comparing
chalk with cheese. Eltham is an established community With a strong connection to the arts. It is leafy and, in my view,...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 4th 2012, 5:14 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,145
Posted By hobbis

Re: Expats riding the storm of economic downturn

Some good points TE. Telegraph expats also has an article about currency exchange and how it's hitting retirees hard especially In countries such as Australia where the British Pension is frozen. The...
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 4th 2012, 2:11 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,145
Posted By hobbis

Re: Expats riding the storm of economic downturn

Bankers better off on the happiness scale-I don't think so - you ever met a happy banker!?
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 4th 2012, 1:41 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,145
Posted By hobbis

Re: Expats riding the storm of economic downturn

And....as I found the article interesting, I thought others would too
Forum: The Barbie
Mar 4th 2012, 1:25 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,145
Posted By hobbis

Expats riding the storm of economic downturn

Saw this interesting article in Telegraph Expat

Most Britons who went in search of a life in the sun regard themselves as reasonably well-off
Photo: David Burton / Alamy
By Leah Hyslop
Last...
Forum: Australia
Feb 29th 2012, 9:36 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,559
Posted By hobbis

Question Re: 6 months in Australia/6 months in Spain

:thumbsup:[QUOTE=ozzieeagle;9926697]When you live like this in two different countries what happens to your Government Pension ?


Is it worth paying off your UK Pension, is the UK v Aus Gov...
Forum: Australia
Feb 27th 2012, 11:51 am
Replies: 39
Views: 5,581
Posted By hobbis

Re: Does it get harder as you get older?

Beziers how wonderful. How have you navigated the tax systems - must be very complicated
Forum: Australia
Feb 23rd 2012, 9:46 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,497
Posted By hobbis

Re: Quality of financial advice available- is it difficult to emigrate later on in li

Thanks moderator - I was on the train from Seaford and couldn't see how to delete the thread. BTW, Seaford - a hidden gem??? Fab creek, close to the shore and quiet
Forum: Australia
Feb 23rd 2012, 8:18 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,497
Posted By hobbis

Re: Quality of financial advice available- is it difficult to emigrate later on in li

It's a serious topic so doubt if members will
Mind.
Forum: Australia
Feb 23rd 2012, 7:59 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,497
Posted By hobbis

Re: Quality of financial advice available- is it difficult to emigrate later on in li

Correct , consulted with a friend, and changed the title to reflect more accurately the type of discussion I'm trying to generate. Replies so far have been helpful.
Forum: Australia
Feb 23rd 2012, 6:48 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,497
Posted By hobbis

Thumbs down Quality of financial advice available- is it difficult to emigrate later on in life

I am considering going PR ( I'm on 457 ) . Of course, the exchange rate being what it is, I don't transfer monies across. WhenI arrived the exchange rate was 2.5.

I just received a report from a...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 23rd 2012, 6:28 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 4,252
Posted By hobbis

Smile Re: Aus preparing for housing crash

Article is sensationalist. However word on the ground here in Victoria is that anyone trying to sell now is finding it hard And has had to drop the price. I drive around Melbourne a lot and there...
Forum: Australia
Feb 19th 2012, 7:05 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,497
Posted By hobbis

Re: Discussion on exchange rates and implications of Permanent Residency

You are quite right about the brackets Alan and the post should read 'not taxed on rental income here in Australia 'but of course subject to UK tax. Thanks for helpful advice.
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2012, 3:37 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,034
Posted By hobbis

Re: Hindsight - The questions you wish you had asked...

Friend in remission now-thank goodness. I didn't question sickness entitlement tho and went back to check my wage slip. I have only had to have a week off with flu but it did make me think tho .....
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2012, 1:52 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,034
Posted By hobbis

Re: Hindsight - The questions you wish you had asked...

Sickness pay seems to work differently here too. In Uk, I had 6 months at full pay then 6 at half pay. Sickness pay seems to accrue here. A friend started a new job, was diagnosed with breast cancer,...
Forum: Australia
Feb 18th 2012, 1:37 am
Replies: 26
Views: 2,497
Posted By hobbis

Re: Discussion on exchange rates and implications of Permanent Residency

Both very helpful - thank you. I'll certainly take on board your comments.
Forum: Australia
Feb 17th 2012, 9:05 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,497
Posted By hobbis

Discussion on exchange rates and implications of Permanent Residency

I have been considering going PR for some time ( I'm on 457 ) whereby you are NOT taxed on worldwide income so if you rent your UK home out you are not taxed on income. Of course, the exchange rate...
Forum: Australia
Feb 17th 2012, 7:53 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 4,137
Posted By hobbis

Re: Forex Gains - Not good news
Forum: Australia
Feb 15th 2012, 9:50 am
Replies: 38
Views: 4,731
Posted By hobbis

Re: Point Cook, Melbourne

Agent at the Immigration show must have been on a good commission!!!! Check out Google Earth the make your own conclusions!
Forum: Australia
Feb 14th 2012, 5:48 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 4,731
Posted By hobbis

Re: Point Cook, Melbourne

Drove through Point Cook at weekend. Huge housing estate. If you want to live in a concrete jungle, it's for you. . Eltham is an established semi rural suburb Famed for its artist colony. In my...
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