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Forum: Australia
May 17th 2005, 3:17 pm
Replies: 336
Views: 38,292
Posted By NealMartin

Re: $80000 a year needed

[QUOTE


I was the one who made the original comment on needing $80000 to live a comfortable life and for me I still stand by that statement. My salary IS less than the UK and my total outgoings...
Forum: Australia
Apr 4th 2005, 6:28 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,696
Posted By NealMartin

Re: The choice of 457 and Residency

I've just got my PR through employer sponsorship and overall it took just over 3 months - about 1 month for my employer to get their application together and 3 weeks to approve - and 6 weeks for my...
Forum: Australia
Apr 3rd 2005, 3:36 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 2,298
Posted By NealMartin

Re: Poll. Now you're here....

That just about sums it up for me aswell. Definitely No 1
Forum: Australia
Mar 15th 2005, 8:18 am
Replies: 54
Views: 3,249
Posted By NealMartin

Re: Does going to Oz make you loose weight?

That was my misperception. Although there is healthy food out here - it is hard to see past the fast food outlets which are constantly pedalled.

I have actually gained weight since arriving 7...
Forum: Australia
Mar 12th 2005, 1:13 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,637
Posted By NealMartin

Re: Going without selling house?

A mate of mine here in Brisbane did exactly as you intend - he came out last October 04 in the hope of selling his house and is now having to return to the UK in 2 weeks time because they can't fund...
Forum: Australia
Mar 10th 2005, 5:26 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By NealMartin

Re: Just got our PR - from temp 457 via ENS!!!

I didn't use an agent for either the 457 or the PR and neither did my employer - the forms are all very easy to use and the process is very well spelled out on the dimia website www.immi.gov.au....
Forum: Australia
Mar 10th 2005, 5:20 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By NealMartin

Re: Just got our PR - from temp 457 via ENS!!!

Hi - we were lacking on age points as I am 37 but more importantly that I do not have a degree - only trade quals, ONC, HNC and professional qualifications - CIOB, MAPM. To the authorities, a 22 year...
Forum: Australia
Mar 10th 2005, 5:16 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By NealMartin

Re: Just got our PR - from temp 457 via ENS!!!

I'm a consultant in the building industry, living in Brisbane and working all over the country, advising Clients on project scheduling and timescales.

Bear in mind that your employer will need to...
Forum: Australia
Mar 10th 2005, 5:10 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By NealMartin

Re: Just got our PR - from temp 457 via ENS!!!

I'm not sure what route you are now taking to get your PR but mine was the Employer Nomination Scheme or ENS. Under this scheme my employer had to get approved to sponsor me first - and they put in a...
Forum: Australia
Mar 9th 2005, 4:01 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 793
Posted By NealMartin

Just got our PR - from temp 457 via ENS!!!

Just to let all those out there know, who are not able to get enough points to get through by right, that there is another way.

I got offered a job and 457 temp visa last April 04 - my employer...
Forum: Australia
Mar 8th 2005, 2:23 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 4,235
Posted By NealMartin

Re: what car do you drive???? and whats the best four wheel drive on the road???

Have never tested it in extreme off road conditions - just the demanding drive to drop the kids off to school with the other spoilt rich kids - but in my view it is extremely good value for money and...
Forum: Australia
Jan 23rd 2005, 11:12 am
Replies: 8
Views: 753
Posted By NealMartin

Re: Container Shipping???

Hi Honeybob,

We used PSS and they were great - charged about 2200 pounds for a shared 20' container - we used about 700 cubic ft I think. The guys took a day to wrap and the next morning to load...
Forum: Australia
Nov 4th 2004, 3:18 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By NealMartin

Re: Gratuitous Karma Begging

What are you all talking about? Karma begging? :confused:
Forum: Australia
Oct 31st 2004, 5:57 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 713
Posted By NealMartin

Re: House expenses

In Brisbane they still use rates which are based on property value I think - depending on size of house, in the inner Brisbane area these will be approx $400 - $500 per quarter for a 3 bed house....
Forum: Australia
Oct 24th 2004, 10:59 am
Replies: 73
Views: 4,659
Posted By NealMartin

Re: Cutesy? No. Simpering? No. Drinkers? Yep!

NealMartin - are you within a reasonable distance of Chermside?[/QUOTE]

We are in Newstead so I suppose that's not too far up the road. Will see whether Camilla and Joe fancy it this Friday. Don't...
Forum: Australia
Oct 15th 2004, 10:06 am
Replies: 73
Views: 4,659
Posted By NealMartin

Re: Cutesy? No. Simpering? No. Drinkers? Yep!

:confused: So where were you all? I told my wife to get down there to Gilhooleys on Charlotte St as planned at 7.30 last night Friday 15th Oct 2004 and there were no girlies there!!?? Did you change...
Forum: Australia
Sep 7th 2004, 3:35 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 749
Posted By NealMartin

Re: singapore accomodation does anyone know

We used Trailfinders and booked the Shangri La Rasa Sentosa Hotel on the island of Sentosa. Our little boy is 2 so it was a great family friendly place for us to stay - still with easy access to the...
Forum: Australia
Aug 25th 2004, 3:39 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 836
Posted By NealMartin

Re: Bank charges

It was an upgraded account which I think allowed you to withdraw more cash at an ATM, gave you access to free legal assistance, free will writing service and access to a few other perks. Whether it...
Forum: Australia
Aug 25th 2004, 10:35 am
Replies: 12
Views: 836
Posted By NealMartin

Re: Bank charges

ANZ have an 'Access Advantage' account which allows unlimited transactions over the phone, internet , ATM, or eftpos for a monthly fee of $5.00 - that's 2 pounds a month to you. It's not that bad. If...
Forum: Australia
Aug 23rd 2004, 2:03 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 628
Posted By NealMartin

Re: Where do all the mums & children go in Brisbane?

Much appreciated - will get onto Playgroup Queensland straight away.

Thanks :) :) :)
Forum: Australia
Aug 23rd 2004, 10:42 am
Replies: 7
Views: 628
Posted By NealMartin

Exclamation Re: Where do all the mums & children go in Brisbane?

Bounce.

Come on - there must be someone out there who knows of a mums and tots club - or is it a secret?
Forum: Australia
Aug 23rd 2004, 12:29 am
Replies: 7
Views: 628
Posted By NealMartin

Question Where do all the mums & children go in Brisbane?

Hi all - we arrived in Brisbane 2 weeks ago now and were wondering where mums and tots hung out during the week. We live in Newstead and have been to New Farm park and a few others but they all tend...
Forum: Australia
Aug 23rd 2004, 12:18 am
Replies: 5
Views: 598
Posted By NealMartin

Re: Help! I need single trip insurance!

Try Trailfinders - we used them as we were booking the flights with them aswell.
Forum: Australia
Jul 4th 2004, 11:43 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,325
Posted By NealMartin

Re: Help!!! How did you tell your friends?

Friends were generally OK about it, probably because they are younger and see it as an adventure like we do.

Family however have been very different. Most now understand that we are doing this as...
Forum: Australia
Jun 30th 2004, 11:59 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 762
Posted By NealMartin

Re: Which One ?

We used Trailfinders - they will sort out the extra baggage alowance once you provide them with a copy of your visa.
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