British Expats - Search Results
British Expats

Go Back  British Expats > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
 
Page 1 of 40
1
2
3
4
5
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Rob Morton-Jone
Showing results 1 to 25 of 1000
Search took 2.02 seconds.
Forum: Australia
Apr 26th 2009, 5:08 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 4,865
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: UK State Pension

Excellent! Thank you very much for that :thumbsup:
Forum: Australia
Apr 26th 2009, 3:54 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 4,865
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: UK State Pension

Thats good to know but who do i contact in the UK to inform them of my new contact details?

Is there a web site where i can get the information?

Rob
Forum: Australia
Apr 26th 2009, 3:12 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 4,865
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

UK State Pension

Looking for some help regarding the UK state pension.

I moved over to Australia 3 years ago and i have been told that if we continue to pay into our UK state pension and catch up with the...
Forum: Australia
Nov 24th 2008, 10:15 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 4,244
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: Moving to Brisbane,Gold coast or Sunshine coast 09

Trish and I both had good jobs in the UK, had no jobs to come to here on the Gold Coast and had three kids to bring along. Had no idea what i wanted to do here as i fancied a change and decided to...
Forum: Australia
Nov 24th 2008, 10:04 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 4,244
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: Moving to Brisbane,Gold coast or Sunshine coast 09

Thats right.

I get alot of applications to my business here on the Gold Coast from potential tradesmen from the UK.

Although most are good applicants, i tell them to come and see me when they...
Forum: Australia
Nov 24th 2008, 9:57 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,265
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: Anyone going to the Gold Coast in January with teenagers

Hi Jackie,

We moved to the Gold Coast nearly three years ago and havent looked back since.

We have three kids, now aged 8, 15 and 18. callum my eldest couldn't settle in school, just too much...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 23rd 2008, 9:49 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 386
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Australian (QLD) Police Clearance Certificates

We are fastly approaching two years since we moved out to the Gold Coast and will shortly be looking to apply for our citizenship.

Just a quick question to ask where i can download the forms to...
Forum: Australia
Feb 23rd 2008, 9:31 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 496
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Australian police checks

We are fastly approaching two years since we moved out to the Gold Coast and will shortly be looking to apply for our citizenship.

Just a quick question to ask where i can download the forms to...
Forum: Australia
Sep 8th 2007, 1:19 am
Replies: 3
Views: 835
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: People looking for work

Sure is!
Forum: Australia
Sep 8th 2007, 1:18 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,166
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: Anyone flown first/business class with small children

It is less stressful flying Business/First but the cost can be quite high.

We use our air miles to fly business so it keeps the cost down but it if you can afford the extra cost then it is a god...
Forum: Australia
Sep 8th 2007, 1:06 am
Replies: 3
Views: 835
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

People looking for work

I have had a lot of e-mails from people asking what the current job market is like on the Gold Coast when looking for work.

I came out here with an open mind, not really sure what work i wanted...
Forum: Australia
May 5th 2007, 11:07 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 887
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: Rental costs (Elec, Gas, Water)

Water you have an allowance as a renter but to go over your quota is very unlikely.

Insurance, well, contents only.......thats if you want to buy contents cover....which is really cheap......
...
Forum: Australia
May 5th 2007, 10:46 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 887
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: Rental costs (Elec, Gas, Water)

Hi Neil,

Average costs per week would be;

Phone-$10
Broadband-$10
Electric-$35
Gas-We have no gas
Rates-The owner has to pay
Water-The owner has to pay
Forum: Australia
May 5th 2007, 10:41 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 5,683
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: Money worries!

At the end of the day, we all live to our means and what sort of income that we are used to.

Our income in the UK well exceeded 80K (UK pounds), we have moved to Australia, the Gold Coast and now...
Forum: Australia
Apr 29th 2007, 7:42 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,529
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: How do you cope with visitors?

We have found it quite difficult having family come over since we moved here back in March 2006.

The MIL came over for 6 months :curse: .....yes....6 months :curse: and it was very, very hard...
Forum: Australia
Apr 29th 2007, 7:30 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 663
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: Uk no claims bonus

You can use your UK no claims bonus for your new insurance here in Oz :D

Hope that helps
Forum: Australia
Apr 26th 2007, 11:11 am
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: Rental available-Gold Coast!

Here is the link if anyone is interested.....

http://www.realestate.com.au/cgi-bin/rsearch?a=o&id=402318446&f=30&p=10&t=ren&ty=&fmt=&header=&c=78957038&s=qld&tm=1177628608
Forum: Australia
Apr 25th 2007, 7:12 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,319
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: private health insurance, is it worth taking it.

My daughter was seen by a specialist (private) for a kidney problem and shee needed an operation to clear a blockage.

We were given the following three options;

1) Go private in a private...
Forum: Australia
Apr 25th 2007, 6:44 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: Rental available!

Yes, we have finally decided to buy a villa just round the corner from where we are now in Arundel on the Gold Coast :D
Forum: Australia
Apr 25th 2007, 3:34 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 711
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Rental available!

Just thought that i would let everyone know that the villa where we are staying will be available for rent as from the 19th of May.

Its in Arundel, four beds, swimming pool, airconditioning. So...
Forum: Australia
Apr 5th 2007, 10:14 am
Replies: 9
Views: 754
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: Arundel, Parkwood or Labrador

We have been renting in Arundel for the last 7 months and have now decided to buy here just by the golf course.

Lovely area, very quite...except for the birds :D
Forum: Australia
Apr 1st 2007, 9:35 am
Replies: 1
Views: 380
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: Driving Lessons on the Gold Coast

As far as i am aware, he will have to exchange his learners licence for his learners here in Oz (QLD). He then will have to hold his new Oz learners licence for 6 months before he can apply for his...
Forum: Australia
Apr 1st 2007, 9:30 am
Replies: 13
Views: 756
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: Best Beaches from Brisbane

Brisbane does not have any beaches, except for the man made one at Southbank otherwise there are some amazing beaches on the Gold Coast-Main Beach, Narrowneck, Surfers, The Spit, Mermaid Beach,...
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2007, 9:29 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,208
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: Beware Austravel

Depending on what type of ticket that you bought, even if you cancel a ticket, the airline "may" also charge you cancellation fees. Stupid i know but it does happen. :mad:
Forum: Australia
Mar 20th 2007, 12:56 am
Replies: 81
Views: 7,772
Posted By Rob Morton-Jone

Re: Obviously not that desperate for skills after all...

I had to apply to the TRA again once i got here to obtain a TRA certificate.

The origional application was for migration purposes only :blink:
Showing results 1 to 25 of 1000
 
Page 1 of 40
1
2
3
4
5
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Your Privacy Choices

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.