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Feb 26th 2017, 4:07 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,791
Posted By Ginger1002

Re: Moving back with daughter who has braces

Hi,
I have literally just been sorting this out. My son is 4 months into his treatment here in Oz and we are moving back to Norwich in a couple of weeks. I found an orthodontist that will take him...
Jan 28th 2017, 10:01 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 754
Posted By Ginger1002

Shipping from AUS - UK

Hi,

Apparently there are now customs changes for shipments going back into the U.K. Your shippers can now no longer fill out paperwork on your behalf, you have to submit an online application for...
Forum: Australia
Mar 26th 2015, 2:23 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,637
Posted By Ginger1002

Re: Need some advice about possibly ping ponging back to Oz!

Verystormy,

It was actually our business that went bankrupt, nothing to do with our personal spending. We managed fine with our day to day monies so I would have no worries about us managing in...
Forum: Australia
Mar 25th 2015, 2:32 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,637
Posted By Ginger1002

Re: Need some advice about possibly ping ponging back to Oz!

The only reason we are financially better off in UK is the credit aspect. Income is same in both countries so our day to day monies would be no different. He was heavily into triathlons in Oz and...
Forum: Australia
Mar 25th 2015, 1:38 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,637
Posted By Ginger1002

Re: Need some advice about possibly ping ponging back to Oz!

He just misses the Australian lifestyle. The only reason that we left was because of the bankruptcy situation but I hate seeing him unhappy. Really torn as to what is the best thing to do.

Ginger
Forum: Australia
Mar 25th 2015, 12:49 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,637
Posted By Ginger1002

Need some advice about possibly ping ponging back to Oz!

Hi,
Just after a bit of advice. My background is moved from UK to Oz in 2006. Had a business which unfortunately went bankrupt which, in turn, sent my husband and I bankrupt. We decided that, based...
May 27th 2014, 8:35 am
Replies: 27
Views: 6,056
Posted By Ginger1002

Re: Shipping: Australia to UK

Hi,

We too have been here 8 years and are returning to the UK in 2 weeks!!!! We used Overseas Shippers and Packers based in Brisbane. We only shipped a small amount (6.5 cubic metres) so no...
Jan 26th 2014, 7:20 am
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By Ginger1002

Parents of high school kids who have moved back from Oz

Hi,

We are moving back to the UK after 8 years in Oz and one of my sons will be starting high school in Sept. He has done all of his schooling to date in Oz and has obviously been learning...
Nov 1st 2013, 6:35 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,645
Posted By Ginger1002

Re: Any Lurkers fancy de-lurking?

I know Brissy. Purely by coincidence but very strange when I realised....
Nov 1st 2013, 4:53 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,645
Posted By Ginger1002

Re: Any Lurkers fancy de-lurking?

Hi,

We are moving back from Oz on June 12th!!!
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2008, 7:57 am
Replies: 9
Views: 990
Posted By Ginger1002

Citizenship ceremony!!

We have our ceremony on 26th Nov and I just wondered if we have to dress smartly or can we wear jeans/T-shirt/thongs.

Thanks
Emma
Forum: Australia
Oct 15th 2008, 12:52 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,950
Posted By Ginger1002

Citizenship application form!!!

Hi,

My husband and I are sitting the test next week and I want to apply in person at the same time so am getting all my stuff together and I have a couple of questions.

From what I understand,...
Forum: Australia
Oct 14th 2008, 8:21 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,367
Posted By Ginger1002

Re: Citizenship test!!!

So have I got this right!!!!

I take all of my original docs with me to take the test. Do I also need to supply certified copies of said docs for my application or are the originals sufficient?
...
Forum: Australia
Oct 13th 2008, 8:53 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,367
Posted By Ginger1002

Re: Citizenship test!!!

Thanks Moneypen. Another quick question. If I take all of my docs, certified photos of all of us, does that person who certifies the photos have to fill out a section on the application form?

Emma
Forum: Australia
Oct 13th 2008, 8:25 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,367
Posted By Ginger1002

Citizenship test!!!

My husband and I have got out citizenship tests next week (only phoned up today!!). We were told to bring all our supporting docs with us and she said that we could either bring our own photo or...
Forum: Australia
Aug 1st 2008, 10:09 am
Replies: 7
Views: 821
Posted By Ginger1002

Citizenship...

Hi,

I have a query and wondered if anyone could help. I have heard from somewhere that once you get citizenship and can apply for an Aussie passport, you have to surrender your UK one. Is this...
Forum: Australia
Jul 31st 2008, 9:26 am
Replies: 2
Views: 503
Posted By Ginger1002

Re: Mudgeeraba in Queensland, any opinions? :)

We really love Mudgeeraba, a really friendly local suburb to live. It also has one of the lowest crime rates on the coast which is always a bonus. We just sold our house in Mudgeeraba and moved...
Forum: Australia
Jul 31st 2008, 9:23 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,869
Posted By Ginger1002

Re: Schools in or around Mudgeeraba Queensland

Hi Dawn,

My son is 5 and goes to Mudgeeraba Creek State School. School is excellent and he is thriving well. His teacher is very highly regarded in the area and we are very pleased with how he...
Forum: Australia
May 31st 2008, 9:05 am
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By Ginger1002

Citizenship- what do I need to do??

Hi,

We are just coming up to our 2 years in the country and will be applying for citizenship. Can someone explain the process and how I go about applying. What docs do I need?? Who do I phone...
Forum: Australia
May 14th 2008, 10:43 am
Replies: 4
Views: 952
Posted By Ginger1002

Thumbs up The Observatory, Reedy Creek on the Gold Coast...

Hi,

We currently live in Mudgeeraba and have just sold our house and are looking for a rental to move into. We have found a lovely one at The Observatory in Reedy Creek, but don't know the area...
Forum: Australia
Mar 30th 2008, 6:15 am
Replies: 9
Views: 813
Posted By Ginger1002

What % do estate agents charge in QLD to sell your house?

We will be looking to put our house on the market in the next month or so and just wondered how much dosh I am likely to be stung for from EA. Is it based on a percentage of house price like in UK?...
Forum: Australia
Feb 24th 2008, 9:05 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,175
Posted By Ginger1002

Re: Paying back first home buyers grant...

Thanks Wendy. It is much clearer now.

Emma
Forum: Australia
Feb 24th 2008, 8:26 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,175
Posted By Ginger1002

Re: Paying back first home buyers grant...

I am still a bit confused. I built my house and moved into it on July 6th 2007. We are looking to sell the house, does this mean that we can't sell until after July this year or we will have to pay...
Forum: Australia
Feb 23rd 2008, 11:01 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,175
Posted By Ginger1002

Paying back first home buyers grant...

Hi all,

Can anyone tell me how long you have to live in your house for before you no longer have to pay back the FHOG. I vaguely remember 6 months from somewhere, but would like someone to...
Forum: Australia
Nov 10th 2007, 9:33 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,223
Posted By Ginger1002

Re: Beach Shade/Tent

Try a shop called Homeart. I think they sell them.
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