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Forum: New Zealand
Jun 6th 2018, 4:09 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,974
Posted By Baz036

Re: Negotiating on a property

I would say it is a good starting point so not a problem.

One point that has served me well in the past, when we put in a 'cheeky' offer as it was described, was to wait and see if the vendors...
Forum: New Zealand
May 16th 2018, 10:02 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 961
Posted By Baz036

Re: Tax on sale of property in UK

I would advise you to check the UK rules too. From my very limited understanding of the subject i seem to recall some changes in 2015 for 'non resident landlords' selling property where a landlord...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 10th 2018, 11:36 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,350
Posted By Baz036

Re: Driving hours

"A goods service is: the carrying of goods on a road (whether or not for hire or reward) in or on a motor vehicle with a gross laden weight (GLW) of 6000 kilograms or more,"

Note the 6000 kg Hence...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 10th 2018, 7:35 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,350
Posted By Baz036

Re: Driving hours

Driver hours legislation only refers to driving HMV class 2 or over.

Max 5.5 hours then 30 mins break
Max 13 hours driving per 24 hour period
Min 10 hour break before next 24 hour period
Max...
Forum: New Zealand
Nov 28th 2017, 6:57 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,344
Posted By Baz036

Re: Marlbourgh

As a resident of Marlborough for 7 years agree with the comments - especially about the weather in Havelock and Picton.

Need to add that Havelock in the winter is very prone to fog for days on...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 17th 2017, 2:10 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,113
Posted By Baz036

Re: Short notice trip to the UK

In the next couple of weeks cheapest i found was $1271
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 17th 2017, 2:07 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,113
Posted By Baz036

Re: Short notice trip to the UK

We have been using ITA for the last few years - seven or eight - and have found it excellent.

https://matrix.itasoftware.com/

Just note YOU CANNOT BOOK on the sight only gain details of flight...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 30th 2017, 12:10 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 868
Posted By Baz036

Re: "Section"

Used the term 'plot' when we first arrived on the South Islands West Coast and way too many people thought we were looking for somewhere to grow cannabis - quickly took to using the term section...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 28th 2016, 8:32 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,116
Posted By Baz036

Re: Who felt that quake then?

Just a little reminder in Renwick for me - must be getting used to them!
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 19th 2016, 10:33 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 2,110
Posted By Baz036

Re: Kiwi Life: Living the dream

What inspired your move, and how long have you been here?

The ethos of the average kiwi was less than the 'me first' attitude of the UK. Volunteering was necessary to keep basic services running...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 28th 2016, 12:11 am
Replies: 17
Views: 2,415
Posted By Baz036

Re: Moving to NZ please help!

Moved straight to the West Coast on emigrating and loved it. Worked all of the Coast from one end to the next. Weather has it's ups and downs but not as bad as most make out. For the first two years...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 22nd 2016, 8:06 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 14,733
Posted By Baz036

Re: Being a Dr in new zealand

Recruitment agencies new 'normal practice' in hiring doctors | Stuff.co.nz (http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/84492448/recruitment-agencies-new-normal-practice-in-hiring-doctors)

From local...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 6th 2016, 10:53 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,610
Posted By Baz036

Re: Impressions of Blenheim please?

Lived in Renwick and then Blenehim for the last five years or so and loved it.

Moved to Renwick and rented when we first arrived - great place with a village feel. Good supermarket, couple of pubs...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 30th 2016, 8:48 am
Replies: 27
Views: 3,180
Posted By Baz036

Re: What do you wish you'd taken with you to NZ?

Yep - same quality but four or five times the price. Hence when we go back in June to see the family travelling out with empty suitcases but will make sure they aren't on the way back;)
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 29th 2016, 9:02 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 3,180
Posted By Baz036

Re: What do you wish you'd taken with you to NZ?

Once we arrived and had to go and replace the 'tired' bits and bobs we thought were past it we realized we should have brought it all - some regular things can be expensive and not as good quality. ...
Forum: New Zealand
Mar 8th 2016, 7:21 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 4,664
Posted By Baz036

Re: Coming on holiday/fact finding

Bob,
Sorry Chap just seen your post. Marlborough is very special but also limited but it does have the Air Force base at Woodbourne along with 'SafeAir' which is a aviation Maintenance, repair and...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 19th 2015, 10:37 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,247
Posted By Baz036

Re: NZ Wine Appreciation Society

Just go with what you like and damn the rest.
And being based in Blenheim the word is from the wine makers down here that anything with Marlborough 2015 on the label that does not taste good has...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 19th 2015, 10:30 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,654
Posted By Baz036

Re: CAR PLATES

Growing up just north of London in the early 80's there was an estate agent who had a red (of course) Ferrari with the reg BEG41T. Suppose it was the time of excess!
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 6th 2015, 12:53 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,695
Posted By Baz036

Re: Tax Advice Renting Out UK House

Does anyone know of tax accountants with the required knowledge? Last one I tried cost $1k and knew less that I did!
I know it is tax deductible but I would rather pay someone who knew what they...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 27th 2015, 11:30 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,770
Posted By Baz036

Re: Picton or Blenheim?

Most parts of Blenheim are good, and even the not so good ain't that bad! Be careful of the Riversdale area as that can have a few issues but also has some great places. Other than that just one or...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 10th 2015, 7:55 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 6,717
Posted By Baz036

Re: what to take with me to nz when we move

The other way that works for me is to have regular 'care packages' sent by family in the old country - ink toner, cheeselets, twiglets and anything else that may be needed. Even with cost of sending...
Forum: New Zealand
Sep 9th 2015, 2:35 am
Replies: 59
Views: 6,717
Posted By Baz036

Re: what to take with me to nz when we move

Bring everything you own and scrounge some stuff you do not - it will be worth a fortune!

Seriously well worth bringing stuff as new price here is painful and can seriously impact on cost of...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 30th 2015, 1:01 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,770
Posted By Baz036

Re: Picton or Blenheim?

Agree with Catcha - Picton is very quiet in the winter although a stunning spot when the weather is good. Can have mad days in the summer when up to a couple of thousand tourists arrive on cruise...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 24th 2015, 7:16 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,915
Posted By Baz036

Re: Any positive stories?

London to Greymouth in 2006. Chalk and cheese but loved it and a great way to immerse in Kiwi culture. Had to get the mind around the differences which really were all down to being spoilt in the UK...
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 18th 2015, 8:59 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,112
Posted By Baz036

Re: Nervous wreck

Yep,

And my reply was in an attempt to convey my feeling that a positive attitude in and calming those nerves help in making the move a success. Nerves are natural and indeed sometimes necessary...
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