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Forum: Back Home
Jan 9th 2014, 8:55 pm
Forum: Back Home
Jan 9th 2014, 8:54 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,584
Posted By Ian12

Re: Back Home from SYDNEY Since 2011

Yes it really makes a big difference. Please to see you still on the forum. if you ever do get back to London be sure to look me up I am just behind Selfridges. Handy for the shops. :)
Forum: The Barbie
Jan 7th 2014, 2:52 pm
Replies: 125
Views: 9,179
Posted By Ian12

Re: Same sex marriage ban in Australia

Still the same Moneypenny and still good for a laugh.:D
Forum: Back Home
Jan 7th 2014, 2:40 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,584
Posted By Ian12

Back Home from SYDNEY Since 2011

Hi,

Long time since my last up date in 2011. Time has flown since we returned to the UK and that is the biggest thing I have noticed. Whether it is because I am getting older or I have more...
Jul 14th 2011, 2:12 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,115
Posted By Ian12

After 7 yrs in Oz now back in UK

Hi, Just a very quick update to say that after years of dithering on this forum, we took the plunge and returned "home" to London. I have been back 3 months and so far no regrets. It feels so good to...
May 9th 2011, 10:43 am
Replies: 1
Views: 673
Posted By Ian12

Tax on Ozzy Savings for non resident

Hi

Does anyone know what my situation is regarding interest I earn on my Australian savings?

I have not decided not to return to Australia but I am certainly going to be here for at least...
Forum: USA
May 9th 2011, 10:28 am
Replies: 24
Views: 9,252
Posted By Ian12

Oz to London - back home

The noise, the crowds, the thumping of London taxi diesel engines under my window, jostling for a space to walk on Oxford Street, stellar like car insurance premiums, a dodgy coalition government and...
Aug 19th 2010, 10:29 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,282
Posted By Ian12

Australian Savings and Tax as UK Resident

Does any know what the situation is regarding tax for a UK / Aussie citizen who returns to the UK but leaves a nest egg in Australia. Does he pay tax to the UK or Australia? Is the interest taxed at...
Aug 3rd 2010, 10:30 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,186
Posted By Ian12

Re: International Movers and Pet shippers info

Can you please provide me with contact details. I am planning to move back to the UK from Sydney. Were you happy with these guys?

Thanks
Ian
Forum: Australia
Aug 3rd 2010, 10:04 pm
Replies: 194
Views: 15,634
Posted By Ian12

Re: The stupidity of drivers

Why the heck is it important to list the man's sexual orientation here. Would you say the "heterosexual ex-roads minister"? Hmmmmm:thumbdown:
Forum: Australia
Aug 3rd 2010, 9:58 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 10,482
Posted By Ian12

Re: Northern Beaches Sydney

There are a number of suburbs near and not far away from the beach. For a family home in a nice area with good schools you might like to look where we settles: Frenches Forest, Davidson, Belrose...
Mar 8th 2010, 12:46 am
Replies: 0
Views: 580
Posted By Ian12

OZ / UK PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE?

In Australia you can switch between private health insurers without being disadvantaged. We are planning to move back to the UK after having several years of private cover here. I am worried that by...
Jan 24th 2010, 11:39 am
Replies: 28
Views: 3,643
Posted By Ian12

Re:Friends and Family

I want to ask you all another question. I have found your replies so helpfull in getting me moving with regard to making a decision.

This question is more specific.

Let me set the stage a...
Jan 20th 2010, 10:08 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,643
Posted By Ian12

Re: How many of us a ditherers?

QUOTE=Ian12;8220764]I post this because we are now in our 5th year in Australia. We have two boys 12 and 13. They seem happy enough and the youngest does not want to go back to England other than for...
Jan 5th 2010, 7:04 am
Replies: 28
Views: 3,643
Posted By Ian12

How many of us a ditherers?

I post this because we are now in our 5th year in Australia. We have two boys 12 and 13. They seem happy enough and the youngest does not want to go back to England other than for a "holiday". Of...
Forum: The Barbie
Sep 9th 2009, 1:17 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,144
Posted By Ian12

Re: Anglo Pacific

We moved out to Oz 5 years ago with Anglo Pacific. Everything that go go wrong went wrong. They did a lot of damage and then claimed it was not covered by our insurance. Too much hazzle to go to...
Aug 30th 2009, 1:44 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,190
Posted By Ian12

5 Years this November

We never thought we would be here this long. The first year was pretty grim. Could'nt find decent work. Schools did not seem equipped to take on two little boys with learning difficulties who had had...
Forum: Australia
Aug 19th 2009, 2:49 am
Replies: 32
Views: 5,490
Posted By Ian12

Re: Depreciation report on investment place-worth it ?

No No No -- I was ripped off 3.5 GBPs for next to worthless info. Don't do it.:eek:
Forum: New Zealand
Aug 5th 2009, 12:45 am
Replies: 1
Views: 8,524
Posted By Ian12

Re: Gaining residency as a qualified counsellor from the UK?

Hi

No sure I can give you an accurate answer as I am in Australia in Sydney. I also had a post grad qualification as a counsellor and as a psychoanalytical psychotherapist - a very long training...
Jul 23rd 2008, 12:35 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 6,668
Posted By Ian12

Re: Ever feel like giving up.

Jude has never let me down when searching for a paqrking place and I am not even a catholic. :-)
Jun 19th 2008, 7:57 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,992
Posted By Ian12

Is itworth shipping car to UK from Oz

Its a two year old diesel VW passat.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
Ian
Jun 19th 2008, 7:23 am
Replies: 41
Views: 5,090
Posted By Ian12

Re: Been back in UK for 6 weeks

What a great post. I know what you mean about petty rules and unapproachable school principals. Huge change from our experience in the UK. Here the friendly school office lady was told not to...
Jun 19th 2008, 7:09 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,213
Posted By Ian12

Re: On off On Off on Off

Thanks for your words of encouragement. I wonder how many other people go through the same anguish for so long of should we should we not return?
Ian
Jun 18th 2008, 8:28 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,213
Posted By Ian12

On off On Off on Off

Yep, that's us and I have noticed how people often go through the most amazing twists and turns of process in deciding whether to return to the UK.

On of the most regular questions is "how long...
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