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Forum: Australia
Oct 14th 2008, 4:24 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By Daka

Re: FIRB

As long as you are living in it - that is fine.
We also still have our house in UK.

As far as I know it is just a formality really, I think it's rare that people get turned down. The website is...
Forum: Australia
Oct 14th 2008, 3:30 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 602
Posted By Daka

Re: FIRB

Hi there
It is definately possible to get FIRB approval to buy an existing house here while on a 457 - we've done it!

It does have to be for you to live in whereas new houses/land can be to live...
Forum: Australia
Oct 10th 2008, 12:57 am
Replies: 9
Views: 990
Posted By Daka

Re: Boondall / Bracken Ridge / Taigum

Hi

Bracken Ridge is fine - I would say it is an average suburb. It has a mix of older and newer housing, a couple state primary schools and two local shopping areas. Close to Bald Hills railway...
Forum: Australia
Oct 5th 2008, 1:13 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 8,843
Posted By Daka

Re: HSBC UK to HSBC AUS!

We did have HSBC UK and opened HSBC Aus initially when on a reccie over here.
We opened both a regular account and a 'foreign currency' account ie one in GBP but based here (however charges were...
Forum: Australia
Sep 14th 2008, 3:26 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,705
Posted By Daka

Re: Where should i take my tent in QLD

Bestbrook out Warwick direction is good.
Basic facilties, but the sort of place you can have your own campfire and a bit space.

Horse Riding and other activities organised during the holidays....
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Sep 10th 2008, 11:30 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 986
Posted By Daka

Re: I got my PR visa after nealry 6 years on 457

Well Done - a good feeling to be PR I'm sure.
We are also on a 457, but have submitted a ENS PR application.

Was yours processed at the Brisbane office? I'm just trying to get an idea of how...
Forum: Australia
Sep 9th 2008, 11:43 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,021
Posted By Daka

Re: Temporary accomodation in Brisbane

Hi
Take a look at www.seqrents.com.au
In particular Newstead Realty who advertise some of their properties on there are very helpful.
Forum: Australia
Sep 8th 2008, 8:41 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,031
Posted By Daka

Re: Anyone else live in North Brisbane suburbs?!

Hi
I'm another one - currently living in Bracken Ridge.:)

Been in Oz about 18 months now and can't imagine being anywhere else.

What age are your kids? Mine are 6yrs and 8yrs.

Karen
Forum: Australia
Aug 21st 2008, 9:03 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,110
Posted By Daka

Re: Skin cancer checks

I've had a check done for free at a bulk billing clinic and we are on a 457.:)
Need to get the other half to go too now.
Forum: Australia
Jul 20th 2008, 12:23 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,353
Posted By Daka

Re: Any thoughts of Bracken Ridge, Brisbane

Hi - I live in Bracken Ridge!

It's OK - mix of older and newer housing, local shops and easy access to transport. State schools, the better one is in the next suburb, Bald Hills or there is a...
Forum: Australia
Jul 3rd 2008, 10:40 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,501
Posted By Daka

Re: Brisbane Suburbs...advice or comments please?

You have a mixed slection of suburbs in your list.
Cashmere and Warner are the furthest from the CBD, they have a more rural feel to them with acreage plots (about 1.5/2 acre blocks) in some parts,...
Forum: Australia
Jun 22nd 2008, 11:52 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,012
Posted By Daka

Re: v important question on behalf of my two yr old

We have Toysrus in Oz. Also places like Kmart, Big W and Target all have toy departments. There is also a shop called Kids Central (in Brisbane anyway) which sells Early Learning Centre stuff. So you...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 22nd 2008, 11:39 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,458
Posted By Daka

Re: 856 Visa processing in Brisbane

Our application is front loaded also, but the some of the security clearances are dated Dec 2007 and the medicals were done in January. The delay in submitting caused by employer...
So I'm really...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 21st 2008, 3:33 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,458
Posted By Daka

856 Visa processing in Brisbane

Hi All

Just a quick warning regarding Brisbane Business Centre Immigration Office.

We have just submitted our PR visa application (onshore employer sponsered) ENS 121/856) to Brisbane Business...
Forum: Australia
Jun 11th 2008, 1:22 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 558
Posted By Daka

Re: Brisbane House rentals

The advertised rents are not necessarily set prices. It all depends on demand.
If the property has been on the market a few weeks it is worth making an offer of a slightly lower rent. The agent...
Forum: Australia
May 11th 2008, 12:18 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,219
Posted By Daka

Re: best (safest areas to live)Strathpine,Murrumba downs area.

Warner Lakes is off Old North Road. Close to Strathpine but also a newer local shopping centre at Warner.
http://www.warnerlakes.com.au/location.asp
Forum: Australia
May 10th 2008, 3:40 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,219
Posted By Daka

Re: best (safest areas to live)Strathpine,Murrumba downs area.

Hi
Murrumba Downs is nice, also close by is the new areas of North Lakes and Halpine Lakes. Very popular if you like new houses on smallish blocks of land. Commute into the city is probably 40 mins...
Forum: Australia
Apr 28th 2008, 1:10 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,001
Posted By Daka

Re: Releasing Equity from UK property while living in Oz....advice please :)

It is possible, we kept our property in the UK and have just re-mortgaged on to a buy to let mortgage via a broker. Choice is limited and depends if you are getting a decent rent and what loan to...
Forum: Australia
Mar 11th 2008, 6:01 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 12,743
Posted By Daka

Re: St Paul's School, Bald Hills

Hi
Our kids have been at St Pauls for nearly a year and we are pleased with the results so far both socially and academically. The kids are happy too!

Ours are in year 3 and 2 and certainly...
Forum: Australia
Feb 3rd 2008, 2:32 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 12,431
Posted By Daka

Re: Best time of day to fly from London to Sydney with kids?

We have travelled with kids and used the transit hotel in Singapore airport. You can book the rooms for 6 hour blocks, definately worth it to have a bed and own bathroom! The curtains are the...
Forum: Australia
Dec 3rd 2007, 6:29 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,229
Posted By Daka

Re: my mum's just arrived from the UK

Mine arrives on saturday - can't wait!

Have a great time:)
Forum: Australia
Nov 21st 2007, 9:48 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 933
Posted By Daka

Re: Best Sites for Rellies in UK to Order Gifts From?

www.giftsaustralia.com.au are good and www.everythingbutflowers.com.au do vouchers including Toys r us ones.
Forum: Australia
Nov 21st 2007, 9:33 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 885
Posted By Daka

Re: childrens savings

I changed my kids UK accounts from Post Office ones to HSBC ones as you can access them via internet banking. We have a HSBC account here too and interbank transfers are cheaper. One of the HSBC...
Forum: Australia
Nov 18th 2007, 2:19 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,419
Posted By Daka

Re: 457 visa and private medical insurance

On a 457 you can get private medical insurance called visitor cover.
Mbf and medibank both provide this sort of cover, but it is expensive. I was quoted $4000 a year for 2+2, and you would still...
Forum: Australia
Nov 17th 2007, 5:46 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 807
Posted By Daka

Re: Any taken the PC?

We bought over a PC and 2 flat screen monitors. Arrived safely.
We had kept original boxes which the packers used to pack them in.
Be careful about packing things yourself as this can invalidate...
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