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Forum: Australia

Jun 8th 2007, 12:12 am

Replies: 18

IS THIS TRUE REGARDING A MORTGAGE?

Views: 2,793

Posted By justgothere

Re: IS THIS TRUE REGARDING A MORTGAGE?

Hi,

We're just in the process of applying for mortgage, in fact had the mortgage adviser around last night.

Our joint income is ~$125k. Some banks would allow us a %100 mortgage on upto $700k...

Forum: Australia

Apr 25th 2007, 12:40 am

Replies: 14

To export motorbike or buy in Oz??

Views: 825

Posted By justgothere

Re: To export motorbike or buy in Oz??

Hi,

Try www.bikesales.com.au as a guide for whats available. The redbook price on a '98 blade is $7,400 - $8,800. So the cost of getting yours here will line up right in the middle. Its the cost...

Forum: Australia

Oct 18th 2006, 11:03 pm

Replies: 50

40 kgs Baggage Allowance, confused abt other threads on here saying you cant get it??

Views: 3,899

Posted By justgothere

Re: 40 kgs Baggage Allowance, confused abt other threads on here saying you cant get it??

Could be worth considering Air New Zealand. We came over and got 64kg each - regardless of visa or ticket type. I also found them a better airline in general than BA/Qantas - although not quite as...

Forum: Australia

Sep 20th 2006, 2:43 am

Replies: 16

How do i get my flight tickets???

Views: 2,730

Posted By justgothere

Re: How do i get my flight tickets???

Hi,

We booked flights on Wednesday for a Saturday flight with Air New Zealand. Just had to take a confirmation e-mail to the desk for tickets.

Good Luck.

Forum: Australia

Jun 24th 2006, 10:43 am

Replies: 10

south yarra is it area to avoid?

Views: 1,107

Posted By justgothere

Re: south yarra is it area to avoid?

Hi,

You'll have no worries with South Yarra - its considered one of the most desirable suburbs of Melbourne, and borders Prahran and Toorak which are very exclusive areas. Its a bustling, affluent...

Forum: Australia

Jun 13th 2006, 6:26 am

Replies: 13

Shipping pets ourselves - advice please!!

Views: 769

Posted By justgothere

Re: Shipping pets ourselves - advice please!!

Hi there

Our cat flew here in January on Qantas from London to Melbourne via Singapore. I also tried to arrange all the shipping myself, as I thought pet carriers would charge too much. However...

Forum: Australia

Apr 20th 2006, 12:07 pm

Replies: 49

Visa Debit Cards

Views: 2,437

Posted By justgothere

Re: Visa Debit Cards

So you can pay at places where they accept Visa but not Eftpos, eg some restaurants, or phone/internet payments.

Forum: Australia

Mar 27th 2006, 1:15 am

Replies: 5

Which bank has most ATMs in Melbourne

Views: 2,875

Posted By justgothere

Re: Which bank has most ATMs in Melbourne

From there literature, the Commonwealth bank has the largest ATM network in Australia, and from living in Melbourne for 2 months, I would say there is no bank with obviously more ATMs.

Dave

Forum: Australia

Mar 24th 2006, 2:05 am

Replies: 21

Hsbc

Views: 1,464

Posted By justgothere

Re: Hsbc

Don't really understand the "no-brainer" part to the above - you can only draw cash out when the PO is open, or you spend $10 at the supermarket? Am I missing something, or is it worth me opening an...

Forum: Australia

Mar 23rd 2006, 8:59 pm

Replies: 21

Hsbc

Views: 1,464

Posted By justgothere

Re: Hsbc

Hello,

When I moved to Melbourne (8 weeks ago), I intended to transfer my HSBC account from the UK. I contacted the International Banking Division who advised me to go into local branch and get a...

Forum: Australia

Mar 2nd 2006, 6:42 am

Replies: 10

Melbourne Shopping Advice Needed

Views: 706

Posted By justgothere

Re: Melbourne Shopping Advice Needed

Hi there

We are in a similar situation to you as in we've just arrived and need just about everything!

We've been pleasantly surprised by the quality and cheapness of stuff available in 'Op...

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