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Search: Posts Made By: Sian & Paul
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Forum: Australia
Apr 22nd 2006, 4:07 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 694
Posted By Sian & Paul

Re: Buying vs self build

Yep - keep forgetting about that - will do.
Forum: Australia
Apr 22nd 2006, 4:06 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 694
Posted By Sian & Paul

Re: Buying vs self build

Thanks for that - will look into it.
Forum: Australia
Apr 21st 2006, 2:23 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 11,581
Posted By Sian & Paul

Re: Crown Removals

We've just used them from Buckinghamshire to Adelaide and our stuff arrived this week. Pretty good on the whole although our stuff did do an unplanned detour to New Zealand as they forgot to unload...
Forum: Australia
Apr 21st 2006, 2:12 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,073
Posted By Sian & Paul

Re: Citizenship - my exp.

Oh no!! Is that likely to happen, increasing it to 3 years I mean? Is it up for discussion or just a rubber-stamping exercise? And what's the likely timescale for it to reach the top of the pile? ...
Forum: Australia
Apr 21st 2006, 1:37 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,086
Posted By Sian & Paul

Re: Kids Terrified of Flies.....

I'd never noticed our two toddlers have any particular problem with flies etc in the UK but they totally freaked out when we got here. They couldn't get over the fact that the flies were so...
Forum: Australia
Apr 21st 2006, 1:19 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 694
Posted By Sian & Paul

Lightbulb Buying vs self build

We've been in SA for over 8 weeks now and must have looked at hundreds of properties - can't find exactly what we want - the dream is out there but elusive! :o Still can't make up our minds about...
Forum: Australia
Jan 19th 2006, 11:19 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,549
Posted By Sian & Paul

Re: Removal/Shipping Companies

We started a similar thread a while ago. Most people said that Crown were good/excellent but not the cheapest (we have booked with Crown now).

The only other company we considered seriously was...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 19th 2006, 1:42 am
Replies: 14
Views: 874
Posted By Sian & Paul

Smile Re: Anyone know about the RSMS visa ????

We weren't in any rush, waited to be asked to undertake medicals and nearly tripped up because they suddenly wanted the results. When we then went to book the medicals/X-rays we couldn't get...
Forum: Australia
Jan 19th 2006, 1:10 am
Replies: 38
Views: 3,657
Posted By Sian & Paul

Re: Tips for flying with 17 month old

Top tip about the growbag and sleeping baby on the floor. Also snacks. Thanks for that! Hope we're as lucky with a stress-free flight.
Forum: Australia
Jan 18th 2006, 12:00 am
Replies: 38
Views: 3,657
Posted By Sian & Paul

Re: Tips for flying with 17 month old

Yowsa! That would not be good.

There was a thread recently on the same subject which said that Calpol could also send children hyper. I wondered whether anyone knew whether Medised was safe? I...
Forum: Australia
Jan 14th 2006, 9:57 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,145
Posted By Sian & Paul

Thumbs up Re: Fridges & Washers worth taking?

The advice we've had is that the fridge/freezer refrigerant needs to be CFC free - and generally new UK units are CFC free. Your manual should tell you this. Our manual also gives the ambient...
Forum: Australia
Jan 11th 2006, 8:23 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,038
Posted By Sian & Paul

Question Another numpty question

Hi guys,

Another numpty question - are UK videos compatible with Aus systems? We've had conflicting advice. :confused:
Forum: Australia
Jan 11th 2006, 8:17 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,086
Posted By Sian & Paul

Re: White goods in rented properties?

Thanks everyone. We've decided to bring over our SMEG fridge freezer (having checked the docs its rated for 18-38C ambient), washing machine, and dishwasher. Working on the shipping rate of around £5...
Forum: Australia
Jan 11th 2006, 8:04 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 514
Posted By Sian & Paul

Re: getting the wibbly wobblies now!

If you're prepared to uproot your lives for the third time you must really want to (or are completely mad!). We're doing this for the first time and would not want to do it again! You've seen the...
Forum: Australia
Jan 10th 2006, 1:59 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 1,086
Posted By Sian & Paul

Question White goods in rented properties?

We are looking to take out a one year rental - unfurnished - do these places usually come with white goods or is it worth our while shipping over our washing machine and fridge freezer (fridge...
Forum: Australia
Jan 8th 2006, 7:42 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 3,037
Posted By Sian & Paul

Re: Anyone used Team Relocations Avalon for shipping?

Really appreciate the reply. What a nightmare. Guess we'll be sticking with Crown despite the extra cost....
Forum: Australia
Jan 7th 2006, 8:40 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 3,037
Posted By Sian & Paul

Question Anyone used Team Relocations Avalon for shipping?

Has anyone used Team Relocations/Avalon for shipping. We're getting a 20ft container Buckingham to Adelaide and these guys have given us the best quote. Crown seem recommended by a lot of people but...
Forum: Australia
Jan 4th 2006, 8:55 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,475
Posted By Sian & Paul

Re: Hsbc Bank Account For Australia

Further to previous post regarding Commonwealth Bank of Australia. They've confirmed to me that Oz account can be set up within 7 days of application (forms available from website...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 4th 2006, 8:45 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 874
Posted By Sian & Paul

Smile Re: Anyone know about the RSMS visa ????

Don't feel too alone - we're on an RSMS. I've got an engineering job in Adelaide.

Cheers,

Paul.
Forum: Australia
Jan 3rd 2006, 7:47 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By Sian & Paul

Smile Re: HELP! Adelaide accommodation wanted from February

Thanks - will give them a try.
Forum: Australia
Jan 3rd 2006, 7:44 pm
Replies: 54
Views: 2,681
Posted By Sian & Paul

Re: Migration agent - worth it?

Same as us - Immigration Downunder were very professional and worth every penny. Application to visas in the passport in 5 months. My contact there was Jan Friar.
Forum: Australia
Jan 3rd 2006, 7:41 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 451
Posted By Sian & Paul

Re: Reco for a financial advisor in Adelaide please

Thanks for this and your other advice - much appreciated.
Forum: Australia
Jan 3rd 2006, 7:30 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,475
Posted By Sian & Paul

Re: Hsbc Bank Account For Australia

Hi - thanks for the heads up. We're in the same boat but going out mid-Feb (oops). I've been told Commonwealth Bank of Australia can set up an Oz account from the Uk no problem - will be trying this...
Forum: Australia
Jan 2nd 2006, 10:35 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,462
Posted By Sian & Paul

Question Help - best places to live near Adelaide

Any recommendations for areas within commuting distance of Adelaide CBD? We're looking to be out of town in a small-ish community with good schooling (pre-school now but soon not to be!). Some people...
Forum: Australia
Jan 2nd 2006, 10:26 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By Sian & Paul

HELP! Adelaide accommodation wanted from February

We are struggling to find any short term accommodation in Adelaide area mid February. There are 3 adults, 2 toddlers and a baby so what we’re after is 3 bed rooms minimum (ideally 4), in a good...
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