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Forum: The Barbie
Apr 3rd 2009, 8:58 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,775
Posted By Scoofy

Re: UK PENSIONS

Hey Spilko,

if your pension transfer to Australia does not happen within 6 months of you becoming a resident, any growth (if there is any) in its value over that period, will be taxable. However,...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 13th 2009, 1:44 am
Replies: 33
Views: 2,775
Posted By Scoofy

Re: UK PENSIONS

Hi,

I migrated to Oz approximately 4 years ago and now work in financial planning.

We have assisted a few of our clients with transferring their UK pensions to Australia and also with their...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 13th 2009, 12:25 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,081
Posted By Scoofy

Re: Financial issues for migrants

nice one :thumbsup:
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 12th 2009, 11:22 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,081
Posted By Scoofy

Re: Financial issues for migrants

Syedney,

that's an excellent idea, but unofrtunately i do not have the time nor the skills to start a website :p

is there another way on the forum or via word of mouth maybe to get a few people...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 12th 2009, 10:47 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,081
Posted By Scoofy

Re: Financial issues for migrants

Hi, all of you, thanks for replying and expressing your interest. We have quite a bit of experience in dealing with migrants at work, and I will do my best to tell you about my personal experiences...
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 12th 2009, 4:20 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,081
Posted By Scoofy

Re: Financial issues for migrants

anyway, I'm not one of those :p
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 12th 2009, 3:31 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,081
Posted By Scoofy

Re: Financial issues for migrants

exactly, there are a lot of other issues to consider if you are on a temporary visa.

'spuiker' is used here in Oz as a person who sells dodgy stuuf, including investments :p
Forum: The Barbie
Feb 12th 2009, 12:36 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,081
Posted By Scoofy

Financial issues for migrants

Hi everyone,

I have more been an observer of this forum rather than an active poster, and have gotten a lot of valuable info out of it. We (my partner and I) migrated to Australia 4 years ago on a...
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2008, 8:59 am
Replies: 1
Views: 321
Posted By Scoofy

Financial Services in Australia

Hi,

I migrated to Australia from Europe 3 years ago. When I arrived, I knew nothing about the Australian tax system, superannuation, gearing, etc.

I have since studied financial planning, and...
Forum: Australia
Oct 5th 2007, 9:17 am
Replies: 6
Views: 984
Posted By Scoofy

Pool fencing Perth

Hi,

We are looking for tubular steel or aluminium pool fencing around Perth. Can anyone recommend a supplier/company you've had a good experience with?
(or bad one ;) )

Thanks
Scoofy
Forum: Australia
Jun 14th 2006, 4:52 am
Replies: 2
Views: 431
Posted By Scoofy

Question Building in Perth

Hi All,

We have managed to secure a block of land (just at the top of our budget, it's crazy the way prices have been going!) and are now looking at display homes etc. to look for a builder. We...
Forum: Australia
Jan 28th 2006, 3:29 am
Replies: 14
Views: 692
Posted By Scoofy

Question Advice on extras when buying new car in Oz!

Hi all.

we just signed a contract to buy a new car, a hyundai accent... i'm very happy as it's our first car ever! However, the salesman tried to sell some extra services, but i'm not sure if this...
Forum: Australia
Dec 6th 2005, 4:19 am
Replies: 4
Views: 782
Posted By Scoofy

Question Perth - Buy or Build??

Hi,

We are currently renting in Perth and are thinking of buying or building a house soon, but are not too sure which is the better option...

We are thinking in the range of 350 to 400K. There...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 5th 2005, 12:36 am
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By Scoofy

Re: Visa evidencing in Europe - Paris??

I contacted the embassy in Paris and they can evidence the visas there. You can either send them by post (registered mail) or go over in person.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 4th 2005, 2:14 am
Replies: 80
Views: 3,792
Posted By Scoofy

Re: Nothing today - who is waiting longest at this stage?

Hi Steve,

You must be psychic, we got ours this morning! Shouldn't be much longer for you now!!
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 4th 2005, 2:09 am
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By Scoofy

Question Visa evidencing in Europe - Paris??

Hi,

We just got our pre-grant letter from Adelaide and we’re thrilled. I’m just a little confused as to where we can go to get our visa placed in our passports.

I'm from Belgium and the...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 4th 2005, 2:07 am
Replies: 16
Views: 799
Posted By Scoofy

Smile Got It!!

Hi all,

Yes… we got the pre-grant (BN 136 skilled indep) letter this morning!
We applied 28 March and sent the additional info on 12 August.

Good luck for all the others still waiting!!!
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 3rd 2005, 5:33 am
Replies: 80
Views: 3,792
Posted By Scoofy

Re: Nothing today - who is waiting longest at this stage?

We are skilled independent & MODL; our CO is region 3
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 3rd 2005, 5:14 am
Replies: 80
Views: 3,792
Posted By Scoofy

Re: Nothing today - who is waiting longest at this stage?

We sent our meds and additional info on 12 August, main application sent 28 March. Checking email every day in hope we get the pre-grant letter... but nothing so far!
Getting anxious as we are...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 22nd 2005, 5:14 am
Replies: 41
Views: 1,755
Posted By Scoofy

Re: Who waited the longest for Med & PCC request?

For us it took 3 months & 22 days. MODL. I am not from the UK so some of my documents were translated, which may take a little longer for them to process...
Forum: Australia
Aug 19th 2005, 5:33 am
Replies: 10
Views: 587
Posted By Scoofy

Re: Customs - bringing in food

Great, thanks! Happy I'll be having my favourite chocs and sweets :)
Forum: Australia
Aug 19th 2005, 5:26 am
Replies: 10
Views: 587
Posted By Scoofy

Customs - bringing in food

Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone has experience with bringing back food from back home into Oz. I am from Belgium and would like my friends to bring me loads of chocolate and other tasty...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 15th 2005, 5:25 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,514
Posted By Scoofy

Re: Medical check: contact lenses / cold / breast examination?

Hi Els,

We just had our meds done in Oz, and it really was a bit of a joke.
I was in the doctors office for 5 mins tops, and didnt have to remove any of my clothes. He just looked into my ears,...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 21st 2005, 9:40 am
Replies: 76
Views: 3,477
Posted By Scoofy

Re: Where are all the med requests gone?

We received the medicals request yesterday! Lodged application on March 28, and are MODL. Finallyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!! :)
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 11th 2005, 7:37 am
Replies: 76
Views: 3,477
Posted By Scoofy

Re: Where are all the med requests gone?

We lodged 28 March, and no requests yet... Are MODL, but doesn't seem to make any difference...
Good luck to all!
:)
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