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Forum: UK Pension Transfers, Home Loans and Financial Advice
Jul 1st 2015, 12:44 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,286
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: UK PENSIONS CAN NOW NO LONGER BE TRANSFERRED TO oz!

There is just one fund which is on the new QROPS list. It seems they are taking a big risk due to the conflicting UK & OZ Laws re Super Funds
Forum: Australia
Jul 1st 2015, 12:41 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 839
Posted By arnie2oz

QROPS

In the process of bringing over an NHS frozen pension and completed all documentation before the 'New Rules'.
We were told that all was in order in Feb, April, May & June and that we wouldn't be...
Forum: Australia
Nov 1st 2012, 9:24 am
Replies: 33
Views: 5,911
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: Considering Brisbane??

We live in Cleveland and have done so since moving here almost 8 years ago.
End of the train line to Brisbane (about 1 hour in aircon train to Central Station) or 35 mins drive by road (outside rush...
Forum: Australia
Oct 6th 2009, 2:46 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 675
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: Where to live Bris/Sunshine

Check out this thread:-

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=633614&highlight=electrician
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 6th 2009, 2:42 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,269
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: Australian Immigration

"though you could look at lodging the application online"

.... but may have to run spellcheck first - suggest the troll edition!
Forum: Australia
Oct 6th 2009, 10:13 am
Replies: 3
Views: 675
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: Where to live Bris/Sunshine

Mooloolaba and Caloundra are growing areas and I don't think you'll find too much trouble getting work once you have your Electricians ticket. Maybe an electrician on here would be able to tell you...
Forum: Australia
Oct 6th 2009, 10:07 am
Replies: 152
Views: 11,083
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: Xrates down to $1.78 to £1.00,does it give extra push to sell up in OZ

More than a bit worrying for those of us with UK pensions who used to get $2.30 - $2.50 for each pound ( just a year ago!) and now will only get $1.75.
That's a big pay cut!!

The exchange rate...
Forum: The Barbie
Jun 3rd 2008, 8:12 pm
Replies: 149
Views: 9,110
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: Moneypenny, Gedge - a little update on me.

Great News N. Thanks for the blow by blow account :ohmy:

Congrats to You .... & Mr GG & Iris of course.

Hope you opened a nice bottle of something to celebrate:thumbsup:
Forum: The Barbie
May 28th 2008, 4:32 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,331
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: At last!!!!!!!!!

Just saw this one - not on here much these days.

Brilliant news Sue & Mick - hope all goes a lot more smoothly from here on.

It's been a long haul hasn't it? As you know we're in Brisbane but...
Forum: The Barbie
Apr 8th 2008, 4:45 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,125
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: UK house prices - the evidence

This on UpMyStreet:-

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Property market in January 2008: - 0.1%

We use property sales from the Land Registry & Registers of Scotland to create an...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Apr 5th 2008, 3:27 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 792
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: Cleveland to Mater?

I know that you,Tass & Nikki don't like me on here - but someone has to keep tabs on you all.

Anyway the OP likes me:D
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Apr 3rd 2008, 3:27 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,644
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: Nurses rates in Victoria.

Thanks for the table - very informative - just one question: Are these weekly rates?
Forum: Australia
Mar 30th 2008, 2:23 pm
Replies: 159
Views: 16,148
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: BRITISH FOOD YOU MISS ?

You'll be OK with 'The Spice Avenue' if you end up in Bayside, Brisbane; the owner Chef, & family came here from B'ham and even brought his own tandoori oven with him.

The only other place which...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Mar 25th 2008, 6:51 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 792
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: Cleveland to Mater?

My wife works there & we live in Cleveland.
By car 35 minutes; by train 55mins (Southbank Station, then a 4 min walk)
Car parking is available at the Mater and is subsidised for staff - I think...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 2nd 2008, 10:21 am
Replies: 36
Views: 2,792
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: pilonidal cysts

Not so far... I'm pleased to say..

(Googled it! "A pilonidal cyst is a cyst at the bottom of the tailbone (coccyx) that can become infected and filled with pus.")
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 26th 2008, 10:01 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,283
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: Anyone else confused?

...and will you be visiting/ staying again soon Sue???

To the OP: What are your occupations?
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jan 15th 2008, 3:55 pm
Replies: 744
Views: 57,221
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: Do you worry about raising your kids in the UK?

Agree 100%. I think the Politicians prefer complexity though , it is easier to get lots more from the poor than from those who can afford professional help.
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jan 15th 2008, 3:49 pm
Replies: 744
Views: 57,221
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: Do you worry about raising your kids in the UK?

I don't understand this; 3 years ago when we came to Oz we got $2.45 for each UK Pound; yesterday the commercial rate (mere mortals get worse) was $2.17 for each Pound. Doesn't this suggest the Oz...
Forum: Australia
Dec 29th 2007, 11:35 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,032
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: New Years Eve Party

I'd do almost anything for you and W but can't afford that!! Would a pair of Nike's be any good to help you along the road?

Sorry to say (well glad really) that the tickets are now going to be...
Forum: Australia
Dec 29th 2007, 4:28 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,032
Posted By arnie2oz

New Years Eve Party

We've got tickets and can't go to Elysium Lakeside, Victoria Point.

They say it's a cocktail party but smart casual is fine (this is Oz!) and the event runs from 7pm - 2pm (Tapas & Snacks served...
Forum: The Barbie
Dec 29th 2007, 4:27 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 398
Posted By arnie2oz

New Year's Eve Party

We've got tickets and can't go to Elysium Lakeside, Victoria Point.

They say it's a cocktail party but smart casual is fine (this is Oz!) and the event runs from 7pm - 2pm (Tapas & Snacks served...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 20th 2007, 8:11 pm
Replies: 98
Views: 10,133
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: What would you do if you were in the UK today?

Desperately arrange to get back to Brissie ASAP:D
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 5th 2007, 9:31 am
Replies: 149
Views: 9,110
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: Moneypenny, Gedge - a little update on me.

biggy:- and congrats to you granda lol


Nanny Nikki also sounds good!:D

(Sorry Nichola - this is YOUR thread - I'l get off now!)
Forum: The Barbie
Nov 4th 2007, 2:37 pm
Replies: 149
Views: 9,110
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: Moneypenny, Gedge - a little update on me.

Congrats to you & Mr GG. My sons wife just had a baby boy 9 weeks prem but looking good! Hope your family journey is a delight for you both + baby:thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Oct 25th 2007, 8:25 am
Replies: 6
Views: 774
Posted By arnie2oz

Re: Rental in victoria point

This is the only one I could find online:-

http://www.truelocal.com.au/business/redland-bay-motor-inn/redland-bay

just south of Victoria Point. I have no idea what it's like though as I don't...
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