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Forum: The Rovers Return
Sep 14th 2005, 1:47 pm
Replies: 88
Views: 8,358
Posted By angelica

Re: Those returning dont have the 'right attitude'

Funnily enough our attitude to life changed whilst in Oz (all 6 months of being there)................. we realised that it is actually our lives we are living & what matters most is our family's...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 14th 2005, 1:28 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 927
Posted By angelica

Re: Removals

We used Kent when returning from Port Kennedy. We had used them when we moved from Adelaide to Perth & they did a good job (apart from when they dropped the widescreen TV off the back of the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Feb 22nd 2005, 12:54 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 918
Posted By angelica

Re: Endowment Misselling

Hi, We claimed compensation on a couple of endowments that we had cashed in before we emigrated and were successful. Didn't take long either.

Look on www.endowmentaction.co.uk there you wil find a...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Feb 5th 2005, 3:58 pm
Replies: 148
Views: 20,855
Posted By angelica

Smile Re: Any regrets coming back to Blighty?

Hi Merlot, not been on for ages but your poll was too much to resist!

We are absolutely 200% sure that we made the right decision to come back. We were only in Oz for 6 months though, but lived in...
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Sep 22nd 2004, 9:17 am
Replies: 6
Views: 819
Posted By angelica

Re: British homeowners feel the pinch.

Think of renting this way: the interest you pay on a mortgage loan is just like paying the bank rent, you never see that money again.

As long as your house deposit is sitting nice & safely in a...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 7th 2004, 8:23 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 2,804
Posted By angelica

Re: Finally Going Home..

Hi Pants, good luck with everything & have a safe trip home. It wont be so bad, just imagine you are having to take 5 kids with you & suddenly 1 will seem so easy!!

Angelica x
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 7th 2004, 8:20 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,860
Posted By angelica

Re: What makes you come back?

Hi Susan, Been back 6 months now & we cant believe how flippin' brilliant life is right now. The only thing that has changed in this past year is our way of thinking!! Worth all the money we spent...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Sep 7th 2004, 7:38 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,860
Posted By angelica

Re: What makes you come back?

Hi Wendy, I dont think distance is the big issue for those returning from Oz or NZ although it is a factor to consider. Friends & family who we all take for granted when they are nearby are suddenly...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jul 26th 2004, 10:22 am
Replies: 2
Views: 587
Posted By angelica

Re: Is this right?

Have a look on www.hmce.gov.uk dont know if theres any info there.

Angelica :)
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Jul 22nd 2004, 2:35 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 754
Posted By angelica

Re: G'day!

Hi Benny, dont be shy, tell us EVERYTHING !!!

Angelica :D
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 22nd 2004, 2:33 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 562
Posted By angelica

Re: Update

Hi Suffolkdiva, just been reading a bit about you in your posts as I was not aware you had returned to UK.

I can relate totally to what you say, Im sure a lot of people appreciate your tale as...
Forum: Australia
Jul 19th 2004, 10:24 am
Replies: 18
Views: 1,163
Posted By angelica

Re: Washing Machines - the final discussion!

We bought a Simpson front loader in Adelaide in a closing down sale for $650 last year. Its only 800rpm not brilliant & takes hours to do a wash cycle.

You can get Whirlpool, Bosch etc there but...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 19th 2004, 10:08 am
Replies: 10
Views: 799
Posted By angelica

Re: Taking mobile phone to UK

Dont know about Oz but in UK you can get it unlocked at the place you bought the phone. Simple procedure but they charge £20 or so.

I brought my mobile to Oz from UK & it had been unlocked but...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 16th 2004, 4:31 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 799
Posted By angelica

The dim bloke at the Link didnt set up my phone...

The dim bloke at the Link didnt set up my phone so I had to find a phone box & do it myself! :(

Angelica
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 16th 2004, 1:35 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 799
Posted By angelica

Re: Taking mobile phone to UK

Hi Melanie, try putting someone elses sim card in while youre in Oz (not an optus one!). If it works then your phone isnt locked.

I bought a sim card in UK for £20 from orange with I think some...
Forum: Australia
Jul 14th 2004, 7:37 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,268
Posted By angelica

Re: Hands Up If You've Sold...............

Bit far to commute!! Seriously though if you were nearer we would snap your hand off. Someone like us will turn up soon. :)
Forum: Australia
Jul 14th 2004, 6:46 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,268
Posted By angelica

Re: Hands Up If You've Sold...............

Phiza, bit of a cheek offering below asking price if theyve not even sold theirs yet!!

The house sounds just what we are after but round here theyre on the market for about £200K plus!! Barmy!
...
Forum: Australia
Jul 14th 2004, 6:41 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,268
Posted By angelica

Re: Hands Up If You've Sold...............

Hi Hels, we moved to Oz last year but came back after 6 months. We stayed in Adelaide & Perth. Adelaide was more picturesque.

Theres no place like home though eh?!

Angelica :)
Forum: Australia
Jul 14th 2004, 6:16 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,268
Posted By angelica

Re: Hands Up If You've Sold...............

Steve, do you think its certain properties that are selling just now in your area or is the market still bouyant in Essex? Well done to sell within a week, just shows not all agents are the same.

...
Forum: Australia
Jul 14th 2004, 2:51 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,268
Posted By angelica

Re: Hands Up If You've Sold...............

Along with a couple more rate rises before the end of the year too I think you may be right.

Dont imagine the BoE blokes comment on house prices falling has helped the panicking either. Hopefully...
Forum: Australia
Jul 14th 2004, 2:32 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,268
Posted By angelica

Hi jerzy, I drove through Cheshire last month...

Hi jerzy, I drove through Cheshire last month (Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Biddulph) & couldnt believe the number of sale boards up!

Well done for selling so quick, fingers crossed it goes through...
Forum: Australia
Jul 14th 2004, 2:28 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,268
Posted By angelica

Re: Hands Up If You've Sold...............

Uluru, whereabouts are you? Is your story typical of where you live or is there something unique about your property?

Cheers, Angelica
Forum: Australia
Jul 14th 2004, 1:24 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,268
Posted By angelica

Question Hands Up If You've Sold...............

For all you lovely people who are selling a house in UK just now:


How long has it been on the market?

How many viewings so far?

What, if any, offers are like compared to sale price?
...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 10th 2004, 12:40 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,392
Posted By angelica

Re: House selling..argghhhhhh

We have negotiated with him so will wait to hear his decision. Makes us feel quite vulnerable though as he has served us with a notice to quit thing so he can draw up a new lease with the increased...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jul 10th 2004, 12:33 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,197
Posted By angelica

Re: Another update

Janey, I read somewhere the other day that a person who had come back to UK has managed to rent a garage from the council to store their stuff until they get a house. Might be worth getting in...
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