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Forum: Australia
Sep 20th 2008, 11:32 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 832
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: tax question on renting house

You can offset the costs of a rental you own in Australia, but NOT if it's a foreign investment. Be careful, if you end up in profit from it, you need to declare it as capital gains and you'll be...
Forum: Australia
Jul 5th 2008, 9:18 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,699
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Downloading and watching TV/Films, etc...

Why not go with Apple TV, especially as you already have an iMac, you know how good their products are??!!

Apple TV is wireless, and you can now buy or rent movies direct from itunes as well as...
Forum: Electricians
Jul 3rd 2008, 1:53 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 615
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Anyone from Perth doing PEER Exam end of July?

Hi Jamie,

Was good to meet you the other night.

Have you checked prices for virgin blue? When we flew from SA to WA was only $70 each including taxes etc - and that was xmas time?

I'm sure...
Forum: Electricians
Jun 22nd 2008, 1:17 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,791
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: ARTC Practical + theory test

Hi. whereabouts do you need to take it?

We were in a similiar situation. Didn't provide enough evidence, had a telephone interview (failed) then told to do a practical exam on arrival in aus.
...
Forum: Australia
Jun 3rd 2008, 1:53 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 4,963
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Things to buy in UK to fill container space

I guess it depends how long you've been here as to whether you think prices are more/less than UK. We haven't been in Perth long so I'm still in 'comparison' mode! Especially as it was a couple of...
Forum: Australia
Jun 3rd 2008, 1:46 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 5,099
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Thinking of opening /fish&chip shop

Sounds good to me!

I've heard 'the potatoes' here aren't right for 'proper' chips - but i've had 'proper' chips in perth city (made from frozen chips too, he double fries apparently !!) so I'm...
Forum: Australia
May 22nd 2008, 9:22 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,907
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Joggers: What's a good running shoe?

If you've got an ipod i'd got the nike runners and the ipod sports kit. It's great, there's a little thing that fits into the shoe, then connect wirelessly to the bottom of the ipod. records your...
Forum: Australia
May 20th 2008, 2:30 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Tax advice

Wendy is right, best go to a tax consultant to do this for you.

You wont be taxed twice, but make sure you take all pay slips with you to show what tax you have paid, as this will be entered into...
Forum: Australia
May 20th 2008, 2:23 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 3,452
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: UK State Pension Support needed URGENTLY

I'm happy to do, but again might be a problem not having a uk address - i'll use my folks.

My question - any chance you can type a quick paragraph on here that I can cut and paste into an email to...
Forum: Australia
Apr 28th 2008, 2:28 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 6,272
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Frozen Pensions

Hi, I've just been on to sign up too. I've noticed a lot of people have signed up 'as a couple' in other words, there are two names against the petition. Am I right in thinking that it will only...
Forum: Australia
Apr 26th 2008, 10:36 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Wireless Routers in OZ

mine too!

you probably already know this, but if you buy a cordless telephone, just check its not working on the same frequency - usually means having to pay more for a cordless phone by getting a...
Forum: Australia
Apr 19th 2008, 1:16 am
Replies: 2
Views: 703
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Very 'Taxing!'

Hi, you will need to complete a tax return, because you've earned. You will get the tax back, you're allowed to earn $500 a month before paying tax, although temp residents pay more tax (but as you...
Forum: Australia
Apr 15th 2008, 3:08 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 6,029
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Qantas frequent flyer ?

I agree DadAgain. My only route to getting cheap flights is through a credit card scheme, so its working out which would be the best one. I realise I'd still have to pay taxes etc, but still a damn...
Forum: Australia
Apr 15th 2008, 1:18 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,193
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Premium Bonds

Hi

yes you can keep them, I rang before leaving and checked. Just wait until you're got a permanent address in Aus, then write to advise your new address.

Good luck!

Karen
Forum: Australia
Apr 14th 2008, 2:11 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 6,029
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Qantas frequent flyer ?

OK, so just to make sure I've understand right (as I'm a bit thick), the best way for me to get discounts on flights back is to:

- sign up to Qantas FFS (i can fly with other airlines with this)...
Forum: Australia
Apr 13th 2008, 9:24 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 6,029
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Qantas frequent flyer ?

Can you accumulate 'miles or points' if you book on behalf of a relative coming to visit you? so if I booked for my parents to come, on my credit card, could i claim their travel miles?

also, how...
Forum: Australia
Apr 11th 2008, 1:27 am
Replies: 4
Views: 616
Posted By Darren_Karen

How to choose which Super fund to go with?

Hi,

We've a couple of weeks left before our 6 month deadline to bring OH's (various) pensions over into a Super here. I've got the list from Inland Revenue of qualifying schemes, but there's just...
Forum: Australia
Apr 10th 2008, 10:20 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,537
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Books

Hi. I had the same concerns with my stamp collection (sad I know...). But I have lots of binders full of stamps, and was concerned about the affects of moisture/humidity etc, especially with the...
Forum: Australia
Apr 9th 2008, 1:17 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Tax help (dividend) urgently needed please

I beg to differ, sorry Alan. The only reason I know a tiny bit is that I've just started studying tax with H&R Tax Block, They have this more than covered - don't forget a large chunk of their...
Forum: Australia
Apr 9th 2008, 12:17 am
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Tax help (dividend) urgently needed please

Hi. As far as I'm aware you'll only be taxed once, either in UK or Aus. If you're taxed in UK, it will show on your notice and it will count as a foreign income credit (I'm no expert on these...
Forum: Electricians
Mar 25th 2008, 5:13 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,466
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Anyone in Perth doing the PEER course?

Jamie,

You know Darren's done it (and passed) so if you want to pop around one night to go over anything you're welcome. I know it's probably easier face to face, scribbling little drawings or...
Forum: Australia
Mar 19th 2008, 8:01 pm
Replies: 51
Views: 4,117
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: what exactly is foxtel?.....

We have IQ with foxtel, we just record everything and then watch back later - fast forwarding through the ads. To be fair, majority of stuff we record is football, kids programmes and reruns of...
Forum: Australia
Mar 18th 2008, 8:04 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 1,848
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: International Calling Cards - which one?

Thanks guys, sounds like a winner to me. I'm with Telstra so think I'll opt for that. Better than worrying about running out of credit and going out buying more.

Nu-Shooz, We're good, still lots...
Forum: Australia
Mar 18th 2008, 7:59 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,308
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Cadbury Cream Eggs....its real UK chocolate!

Hi

I have to agree with you. I had one and it was delish! Definitely the real deal.... I'm a chocolate expert you know!

Karen
Forum: Australia
Mar 18th 2008, 1:04 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 2,975
Posted By Darren_Karen

Re: Diary of a stressed-out, soon-to-be ex-pat.

Hi John

fancy going to a bbq with just meat, no salad - scandalous, especially with the host being veggie too ;) hehe, made me smile.

As I've still not found a job, I'm free during the days...
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