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Forum: Australia
Dec 9th 2008, 1:23 am
Replies: 8
Views: 5,037
Posted By londonjas

Re: Australian Ebuyer or Scan Computer Components where to buy Sydney

Hi

There are a bunch of shops in Capitol Square on George Street (opposite Paddy's Market) in the CBD who are very good. Generally have most things you need and will haggle - be aware different...
Forum: Australia
Nov 20th 2008, 8:45 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,237
Posted By londonjas

Re: pregnancy and birth in Oz

Hi there

We had our first at the Royal Women's Hospital in Randwick, we went for the public option because our GP recommended it, and the whole experience was fantastic, with excellent care, a...
Forum: Australia
Mar 27th 2006, 1:23 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,174
Posted By londonjas

Re: Transferring money UKForex - reassurance

Hi Flip

I have used them twice in the last week to transfer money, the first transfer has already hit the account in Aus and the second is on its way. My experience has been great - very friendly,...
Forum: Australia
Jan 9th 2006, 2:49 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,830
Posted By londonjas

Re: The best place to live in Melbourne for late 20s (no kids)

Hi Laura and Nick

Not sure if this really helps but my wife and I are heading out June time this year and did a recce trip in November looking for somewhere central where you did not have to rely...
Forum: Australia
Dec 23rd 2005, 9:48 am
Replies: 2
Views: 563
Posted By londonjas

Recce Trip to Melbourne

Hi All

I have recently returned from a two week recce trip to Melbourne. I thought I should assemble some of my thoughts here in case they provide a useful snippet of information for someone...
Forum: Australia
Nov 29th 2005, 1:03 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 2,041
Posted By londonjas

Re: Melbourne tap water

Hi all

I have just returned from a two week reccy in Melbourne and the tap water tasted like pond water. Drinkable though......

Jason
Forum: Australia
Nov 9th 2005, 8:16 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,045
Posted By londonjas

Re: Here we are 5 months on in Melbourne

Hi Gary & Melanie

Really glad to hear you are settling well. My wife and I and heading out for a recce trip in two days (very excited!) with a view to moving out next year. We currently live in...
Forum: Australia
Nov 1st 2005, 9:30 am
Replies: 8
Views: 474
Posted By londonjas

Re: Less than 48 hours to go

Good luck! I hope the flight and first few weeks go well.....
Forum: Australia
Oct 25th 2005, 6:10 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,472
Posted By londonjas

Re: Hello from me....London to Melbourne (hopefully)

Hi Rooksie

Good luck on the house sale. I'll keep my fingers crossed as well. Can't hurt........not sure about the rubbing idea though.......
Forum: Australia
Oct 25th 2005, 3:46 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,472
Posted By londonjas

Re: Hello from me....London to Melbourne (hopefully)

Thanks Bordy.

I am really looking forward to the recce actually. I have been to Melbourne before on hols which was great - but looking at it in terms of moving feels completely different....
Forum: Australia
Oct 25th 2005, 3:25 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,472
Posted By londonjas

Re: Hello from me....London to Melbourne (hopefully)

Hi Bordy

Agree on pricey - we did start looking for a big house, and then we noticed the prices in the areas, so now we are looking for a small house :)

Although I am still holding out for a...
Forum: Australia
Oct 25th 2005, 3:08 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,472
Posted By londonjas

Re: Hello from me....London to Melbourne (hopefully)

Crikey!

One of my worries has been how closely realestate.com.au and domain.com.au mirror actual prices paid - i.e. if a house is up for 600k at auction what does it go for? I guess to some degree...
Forum: Australia
Oct 25th 2005, 3:05 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,472
Posted By londonjas

Re: Hello from me....London to Melbourne (hopefully)

Hi David and Julie

All the very best for the 15th November - we arrive on the 13th! I only managed to get two weeks off work so less time that I would like.

My wife spent 12 years in...
Forum: Australia
Oct 25th 2005, 12:12 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 1,472
Posted By londonjas

Re: Hello from me....London to Melbourne (hopefully)

Thanks nickyc. That sounds a whole lot more sensible than here!! I have that pleasure coming up fast.
Forum: Australia
Oct 25th 2005, 11:36 am
Replies: 32
Views: 1,472
Posted By londonjas

Hello from me....London to Melbourne (hopefully)

Hi All

Just a little note to say hi! I have been reading the forum for a while but have had very little constructive to say so haven't bothered! That is until now....

My wife and myself are...
Forum: Australia
Oct 4th 2005, 3:56 pm
Replies: 81
Views: 3,774
Posted By londonjas

Re: It's a Girl!!

Congrats Badge!!

We are heading out to Aus to start a family (well one of the reasons) so its very encouraging to hear it all went well!

cheers

Jason
Forum: Australia
Sep 26th 2005, 7:32 am
Replies: 17
Views: 1,185
Posted By londonjas

Re: Residing in Australia and the UK.

Hi All

Living in both countries would be our ideal but difficult to think about at the moment due to UK property prices!

To make it work we have been looking at buying in Europe (possibly when...
Forum: Australia
Sep 22nd 2005, 9:47 am
Replies: 28
Views: 1,416
Posted By londonjas

Re: British Cable TV In Aussie

Hi Ozzieeagle

I am not sure how good the picture quality would be at 300k - normal TV quality (whatever that means!) normally requires around 1 - 1.5Mbits using MPEG4 although it does depend on...
Forum: Australia
Sep 19th 2005, 4:00 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 885
Posted By londonjas

Re: One month in Melbourne

Thanks Carl

Myself and my wife are visiting Melbourne in November and looking to move out next year and its great to hear an honest post!

Living in London I was worried the driving would be...
Forum: Australia
Aug 24th 2005, 4:27 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 643
Posted By londonjas

Re: To Reveal or Not...

Hi Flash

I think its a big plus for buyers if there is no onward chain - it removes a large lump of uncertainty. When we purchased our current house the simple nature of the onward chain (there...
Forum: Australia
Jul 26th 2005, 10:22 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,942
Posted By londonjas

Re: IT in Oz

Hmmm not great reading!

Thanks for digging the article out Worzel.
Forum: Australia
Jul 26th 2005, 9:17 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,942
Posted By londonjas

Re: IT in Oz

Could you let us know what skills are most in demand?

I am planning to head out to Melbourne and would be interested in how much work there is for team leading and technical director type roles...
Forum: Australia
Jul 24th 2005, 3:49 pm
Replies: 72
Views: 3,155
Posted By londonjas

Re: The Life Curve/Cycle

Hi All

I had been planning to introduce myself to the forum more generally but this thread got me going!

My wife and myself live in London and are lucky enought to fall into the nice house with...
Forum: Australia
Jun 3rd 2005, 12:51 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,643
Posted By londonjas

Re: Why Are You Going?

Hi all

My wife and I are planning to head out to Melbourne to start a family and hopefully live a slightly more relaxed life than here in London. Also my wife's family live in Melbourne which of...
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