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Forum: Australia
Feb 21st 2026, 10:27 am
Replies: 4
Views: 972
Posted By rammygirl

Re: Location suggestions

Not lived there but visited a few times and Perth has a great transport system. We got to suburbs and beaches easily without a car. Even to go to theatres out of the city. Both via the river,trains...
Forum: Australia
Feb 21st 2026, 10:23 am
Replies: 2
Views: 811
Posted By rammygirl

Re: Exchange Rate Nosedive

If you don’t need the money at a specific time you can set a rate to exchange. Sometimes that can be in the middle of the night. Not sure if you can do this with wise though.
Forum: Australia
Feb 14th 2026, 10:37 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,266
Posted By rammygirl

Re: Kids need a British passport?

Agree with above. Born after 2006 to a British citizen (not by descent) they re automatically citizens. They don’t need to apply for citizenship just their passport.
Heads up you will need your...
Forum: Australia
Oct 30th 2025, 10:53 am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,314
Posted By rammygirl

Re: How to move UK private pensions to Australia cost effectively??

There are fees, costs and taxes to be sure but all in all probably worth it. We are going through this at the moment and have been contacted by the firm connected to the AESF. We found the guy to be...
Forum: Australia
Oct 21st 2025, 12:51 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 3,533
Posted By rammygirl

Re: Keeping UK mobile number and UK bank accounts while living in Australia

We still have nationwide accounts here and they send new cards etc. the new app can’t be verified so we just use online bank. We also have a santander account which works fine.
we do keep a Uk...
Forum: Australia
Oct 1st 2025, 1:31 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,622
Posted By rammygirl

Re: Searching for an accountant

BDH and GM TAX are two companies that can do this.
Forum: Australia
Sep 3rd 2025, 12:45 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 6,630
Posted By rammygirl

Re: Wanting to relocate to Australia

Who knows. I have heard of people who have managed it with the help of an agent. I think they managed to create ties and applied on shore…….
Worth running it past an agent experienced in this I...
Forum: Australia
Aug 21st 2025, 4:42 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 6,598
Posted By rammygirl

Re: Sorry, more pensions stuff!

Your pension will be taxed in Australia and it will be taxed when you get it, even if it stays in a uk bank. If you intend to stay you need to inform HMRC you are no longer resident.
There are...
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2025, 6:07 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 6,702
Posted By rammygirl

Re: 5 small dogs - UK to Perth

I don’t know areas astound Perth that well or even if they have big eagles! Here people have large outdoor areas covered with mesh to keep cats in (they are not allowed to roam in many areas)...
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2025, 12:57 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 6,702
Posted By rammygirl

Re: 5 small dogs - UK to Perth

When you say small what breed are we talking? As above the cost will be high and rentals difficult, even with your own home depending on council. I live in the Adelaide hills so rural with townships...
Forum: Australia
Apr 30th 2025, 11:38 am
Replies: 5
Views: 6,197
Posted By rammygirl

Re: Looking to Move to Oz

Also be aware that you may well get a temporary work visa as the medical scrutiny is less restrictive BUT you will struggle to move to PR after moving and setting up life here due to stricter medical...
Forum: Australia
Apr 20th 2025, 1:58 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 2,895
Posted By rammygirl

Re: Recommendations for UK to Australia financial planning advice

You will probably need tax advice and financial advice. Few companies do both. There are dual Uk and Aus qualified advisors in each profession though. Personally I would start with tax then consider...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 5th 2025, 1:16 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,887
Posted By rammygirl

Re: 870 visa can you buy any house

Looks like you can still buy land and build though. A bit of a risk if only a short visa as house builds are very slow and expensive at the moment.
Forum: Australia
Jan 5th 2025, 5:57 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,355
Posted By rammygirl

Re: UK based SIPP

either fees are extortionate and/or investments are poor. My OH UK SIPP has performed very well. Can’t your advisor alter the funds?
Forum: Australia
Jan 4th 2025, 11:15 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,355
Posted By rammygirl

Re: UK based SIPP

Have you spoken to your SIPP and asked about your investment? When you transferred in was the cash invested and how? Did you choose any investments? Is it actively managed?

it is possible the...
Forum: Australia
Dec 29th 2024, 9:01 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 4,804
Posted By rammygirl

Re: Non-European/Non-British Passport Holders require ETA from 8th Jan 2025

If you mean to enter the uk then I think you now need a valid British passport. You cannot get a visa if you are a citizen. Just like it now is for Canada and Australia.
we used to enter uk on our...
Forum: Australia
Dec 16th 2024, 7:27 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,355
Posted By rammygirl

Re: UK based SIPP

There’s a clue in the name. Self invested personal pension. If you don’t do it yourself the you need it to be managed on your behalf. If it is then they are not very good.
start by finding out...
Forum: Australia
Dec 9th 2024, 6:33 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 9,236
Posted By rammygirl

Re: Renewal of AU PASSPORT from the UK

You may have issues with this as Australian citizens must use Oz passport as they cannot hold a visa to enter Oz. Sure you can’t be refused entry but airlines do not have to carry you. They can...
Forum: Australia
Dec 3rd 2024, 4:22 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 4,804
Posted By rammygirl

Re: Non-European/Non-British Passport Holders require ETA from 8th Jan 2025

Thanks I couldn’t find that I had assumed that would be the case though. Back to nagging second son to renew his Uk passport!
Forum: Australia
Dec 3rd 2024, 3:33 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 4,804
Posted By rammygirl

Re: Non-European/Non-British Passport Holders require ETA from 8th Jan 2025

can British citizens get an e visa if their passport has expired or do they need a passport.
Forum: Australia
Dec 2nd 2024, 9:46 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,077
Posted By rammygirl

Re: Young Mechanical Engineer Australia

I was thinking that. Have you checked if you can qualify for PR without sponsorship from an employer? It would be the best route in the long run.
Forum: Australia
Sep 30th 2024, 3:40 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 5,044
Posted By rammygirl

Re: Aussie attitiude to Brits?

I haven’t noticed any resentment to UK people at least not white ones! There is some resentment from some against Chinese and Indian migrants though from some people.
Forum: Australia
Sep 24th 2024, 11:29 am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,267
Posted By rammygirl

Re: Expat Death Notifications

I should imagine they would like a copy of the death certificate and any probate certificate (if that is a thing in Australia) the same as any Australian entity would require to wind up his affairs. ...
Forum: Australia
Sep 18th 2024, 11:59 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,225
Posted By rammygirl

Re: Which passport to use?

They need to use Aus passport to leave and re enter Australia. They can use their Uk passport otherwise it depends where you are going and if they need visas etc.
To enter Australia you need either...
Forum: Australia
Sep 12th 2024, 11:53 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,622
Posted By rammygirl

Re: Plumber looking to Move Brisbane from UK

Check the down under centre re licensing even if you don’t need assessment for the partner visa you might for trade recognition.

For any equivalent cyber jobs here you would most likely need...
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